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Destinations

Brittany has everything. It’s a whole world in itself. There are islands and towns, cities and countryside, rural landscapes and coastal scenery. Wild beaches in the Abers area, towpaths along the inland waterways, harbours in Cornouaille (Brittany’s Cornwall), mists and legends in the Brocéliande forest, a walled city with imposing ramparts… There are a thousand different ways to get to know the region and learn to love it. One thing is certain: by the end of your holiday you’ll be smitten.

10 worlds to explore in Brittany

Diverse and ever-changing, Brittany is best discovered through its various ‘destinations’: ten worlds to explore, each with its own unique identity.

Destination Brocéliande

Quimper Cornouaille

Heart of Brittany – Kalon Breizh

Brest terres océanes

Rennes and Brittany’s historic gateways

Brittany Loire Ocean

Pink Granite Coast – Morlaix Bay

Cap Fréhel – Saint-Malo – Mont Saint-Michel Bay

Saint-Brieuc Bay – Paimpol – Les Caps

Southern Brittany – Morbihan Gulf

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Brittany’s islands

An end-of-the-world atmosphere, fine sand, translucent waters, unspoilt coves. A Pacific atoll? No: an island off Brittany.

Bréhat

It takes just 10 minutes by boat through a stretch of sea from Pointe de l’Arcouest to reach Ploubazlanec and another dimension. This is where time stands still! Let yourself...

The Glénan Archipelago

Seven islands around an inland sea with transparent water, white sandy beaches… No, you’re not in the Seychelles, you’re in Brittany! Off Fouesnant, this archipelago resembles...

The Sept-Iles archipelago

Off the superb Pink Granite Coast, little portions of the continent emerge at the surface of the water. On-board a boat, you can enter this fairy-tale kingdom of sea birds. An...

Belle‑île

No other place in the world is more aptly named than Belle-Ile! It’s an exceptional...

The islands of Ushant and Molène

Are you ready to go all the way to the end? Set off for Ushant island and the Molène...

Sein

Arising from the ocean, Sein island promises numerous encounters. Encounters with...

Gavrinis

The journey to the Neolithic age begins in Larmor-Baden, Port-Navalo or Locmariaquer,...

Houat and Hoëdic

A walk on Houat is a very lovely outing, an inspiring breath of exoticism. From Saint-Gildas port, mingle with the islanders heading towards the town. Beyond the small white...

Ile aux Moines and Ile d’Arz

Among the 42 islands in the Gulf of Morbihan, the largest, Ile aux Moines, is distinctive due to its trees, mild climate and smart ecological lifestyle. Its wilder neighbour,...

Île-de-Groix

It takes three quarters of an hour to reach Groisillon by boat, ready to take on the steep paths by bike, tease the grilled sardines and sing in a cult café. In a village with...

The large towns and cities

Steeped in history but keeping up with the latest trends, Brittany’s large towns and cities are packed with treasures to discover and great little places to eat or shop. Whatever you feel like doing, you’ll find it here. Want a bit of culture?

Iconic sites

If you want to appreciate Brittany in all its richness and variety, there are some unmissable sites that you really should see! Here’s a whistle-stop tour of eight essential places to visit.