Towns of Art in Brittany
Although more famous for its natural sites than for its urban traditions, Brittany nevertheless boasts great architectural heritage. The network of the “Cités d'Art de Bretagne” is made up of towns, several of which date back to the gallo-roman era. | | |
They are set in remarkable sites and grouped together according to the territory: Marches de Bretagne, the country of Vannes (Vannetais), the Pays Gallo, Cornouaille, Léon, Trégor. Whether they be big cities like Nantes or Rennes, or small towns, with wide pedestrian areas, they all provide numerous encounters with the past and a glimpse of history around every corner. Stroll along the alleys and discover here a fountain, there the ramparts or an inner courtyard. They have been well restored over the last twenty years taking care in every little detail and working particularly on shop windows and signs. These sites, with their special settings and activities, are attracting self-employed craftsmen and artists, thus still increasing their cultural and touristic interest.
Saint-Malo, town of art - Martin Schulte-Kellinghaus