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Autumn in Brittany

The late season has lots to offer! An enhanced palette of colours. An inflamed granite coastline. A stroll in the forest as the leaves turn rusty red. Head to the now deserted islands bathed in watercolour lights. Autumn is perfect for playing golf in the morning mist, for a cosy weekend, or to head to the towns for shopping, exhibitions and festivals. The atmosphere in Brittany doesn’t skip a beat in the autumn!

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Prolong summer on the islands of Brittany
What better season to explore the islands than in the warmth of September or an Indian summer? Whether you opt for a nautical, musical, botanical or gastronomic break, these...
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Brittany’s ‘Small Towns of Character’
These are the towns and villages labelled ‘Petites Cités de Caractère®’. Discover a maze of little back streets laid out in the Middle Ages. Picturesque half-timbered houses...
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10 great ideas for forest walks
For a bracing walk in mature woodland, or a mushroom-gathering expedition, you can take your pick from Brittany’s many national forests. Watching the wildlife can be a source...
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Five brunches to try in Brittany
It’s not breakfast, but it’s not lunch either. A brunch is a great way for making the most of your Sunday after enjoying a delicious range of flavours. Here are...
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Stay somewhere steeped in history
Do you like history and tales? Do you like the feel of time-worn walls? Do you want to adopt a gentle lifestyle that has now almost disappeared? Then set off to discover these...
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7 good reasons to play golf in Brittany
So why choose Brittany for your golfing break? There are lots of reasons why! Carefully designed courses suitable for all levels can be found across the region nestled among...
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A room with a sea view, if you please!
Get away from it all and be rocked by the to-ing and fro-ing of the ocean in these five exceptional hotels and holiday cottages in Brittany. Perched on a rocky point or on the...
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Five addresses to leisurely explore the water’s edge
Slowly but surely… On foot or bike, take your time to discover the towpaths on the Nantes-Brest, Blavet or Rance canals.  These five charming stopovers will encourage you...
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5 hikes with a food break along the GR®34
Have you thought about taking a little side-step on the GR®34? On the menu there are circuits and walks for every taste along the Breton coast. When you’re hungry, to recover...
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A well-being break in Brittany
Get away from it all, unplug, recharge your batteries… In Brittany, holidays are all about well-being. Here are a few suggestions for taking some time out.
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Get some height
So you’re not a fan of gliders or microlights? Don’t worry, with a little bit of effort and perseverance, climbing to the top of a steeple, tower or hill can offer some...
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Major autumn events

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TransmusicalesRennes: 2nd to 6th December 2020
A leading light of the modern music scene, every winter for the last 30 years, the Transmusicales in Rennes, has given us a taste of the musical trends of tomorrow. Groups come...
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Festival du Film Britannique (Festival of British Cinema)Dinard: October 2021
Who will win the Golden Hitchcock award? Every Autumn, the same wave of suspense grips Dinard’s version of La Croisette in Cannes. Caesar can keep his César, the British Film...
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Quai des Bulles FestivalSaint-Malo: 29th to 31st October 2021
This is certainly a date that has been circled in Brittany’s calendar of cultural events. The last weekend in October is when some 400 comic strip artists get together at the...
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YaouankRennes: November 2021
A fabulous mixture of Breton, world and contemporary music, the Yaouank festival is famed above all for its last night, considered by many to be the biggest fest-noz...
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Our ideas for an autumn break

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Holiday to the rhythm of the tides in Mont Saint-Michel bay
Breathe in the fresh air and marvel at the magnificent nature around you. With the largest tides in Europe, the landscape of Mont Saint-Michel bay is constantly changing.
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Jewels of the Rance and the magic of the Emerald Coast
With forts and ramparts, pink sandstone cliffs and Belle Époque villas perched on their rocky points, enjoy this journey through time in a picture postcard setting.
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In Cornouaille, behind the scenes of Breton art and crafts
Charming towns, changing landscapes, beautiful light effects… Cornouaille will wake up your artistic flair, like many painters and film-makers before you!
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Meander along the Loire estuary to the rhythm of the water and art
From Saint-Nazaire to Pornic, from La Turballe to Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, travel along the Loire estuary. From one bank to the next, it reveals a variety of landscapes, matched...
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Among the legends in Brocéliande
Take a break from it all and discover the hot spots of the legend of King Arthur and the preserved natural sites of Brocéliande forest.
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From sea to plate in West Cornouaille
Taste the delights of the sea and awaken your taste buds during a stay at the tip of Brittany. On the menu: gulps of salty air and sweet & savoury strolls to consume...
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Total immersion in Saint-Brieuc Bay
Saint-Brieuc Bay reveals its gems: a seaside town, beaches as far as the eye can see, a national stud farm, etc. Discover the pearl of the Côtes d’Armor from every which...
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Meanderings and delicacies on the Goëlo coast
Set off on the west coast of Saint-Brieuc bay. You’ll discover a condensed version of Brittany with fishing ports, charming seaside resorts, wild cliffs and its colourful island.
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Along the River Oust, between history and legends
Treat yourself to a green, cultural and mysterious break in the hinterlands of Morbihan, between the Nantes – Brest canal and Brocéliande Forest.
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From little villages to charming ports in Southern Brittany
Land or sea? You don’t need to choose! Between delightful towns and pretty ports, South Morbihan has so much to offer… Six days to enjoy the region’s essential sites. Just...
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