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Spring in Brittany

From Easter to the end of May, the temptation to head to the countryside, for a weekend or a short break, is great. We want to get outdoors, to watch nature awaken and flourish! In Brittany, parks and gardens, markets and their scents reach out to you. Sharpen your senses… Brittany is where it all begins again!

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7 ideas for something different
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Five ideas to improve your children’s awareness of the environment in Brittany
How about using your holiday to encourage your children to look after the planet? Concerning issues such as protecting the oceans and animals, sustainable energy production,...
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Top 10 trail runs in Brittany
Do you prefer the beach or the forest? A night or a weekend? Choose your trail run depending on the landscape, the season and the atmosphere. In Brittany, any distance through...
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10 great ways to discover contemporary art
Brittany is a land of inspiration for painters, and a magnet for tomorrow’s talent. It has so many unique places where contemporary art can be seen by an increasingly diverse...
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The most beautiful one-day walks in Brittany
Do you only have one day to devote to walking and are you looking for the ideal route? Put your shoes on and enjoy: that’s your only priority. For the rest, you can rely...
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The 10 most beautiful parks and gardens
What will you go for? English style or French? Country landscapes or exotic gardens? In Brittany we have a huge range of parks and gardens. This is a land of mariners and...
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Six beautiful little Breton ports
With their quaysides lined by terraces, narrow streets full of colour and pontoons stretching gently out to sea, Brittany’s little ports are irresistible. The coastal...
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A night on the canal
How do you fancy getting away from the city to a place where time seems to stand still? Take a break on Brittany’s canals and let the lapping waves and gentle breezes...
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Five markets in Brittany to stroll around
If you fancy a stroll, to discover and taste the local produce, to do some shopping or just stop for an aperitif, the local markets are unmissable tourist attractions! Elegant...
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Places to visit by electric bike in Brittany
Enjoy cycling without tiring yourself out! Electrically-assisted bikes are perfect for seeing Brittany’s varied countryside in a fun, eco-friendly way. You’ll find...
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Major springtime events

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Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques (Scallop Festival)Erquy or Paimpol: April 2023
Erquy, Saint-Quay-Portrieux and Paimpol are all known for their scallops and every year in April, they organise a festival in honour of their queen of the seas. Fishing trips,...
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Etonnants Voyageurs (Amazing Travellers)Saint-Malo: 25 to 29 May 2023
For the last 20 years, the ‘grandchildren of Stevenson and Conrad’ have got into the excellent habit of meeting below the ramparts of Saint-Malo. Flying where its fancy takes...
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Panoramas FestivalMorlaix: April 2023
Forget April showers, just join the long queue of festival-goers, all keen to enjoy the unrivalled view of today’s rich musical landscape provided by the Panoramas Festival.
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Gulf WeekGulf of Morbihan: May 2023
Over a thousand boats gather in Ascension week every two years to put on an extraordinary spectacle in one of most beautiful bays in the world.
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Festival of BrittanyMay 2023
Concerts, exhibitions, ‘fest-noz’, markets…Since 2009, the Fête de la Bretagne has become the perfect occasion for the region to set out to conquer the world with its vitality...
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The Mont-Saint-Michel MarathonMont Saint-Michel bay : May 2023
You can recognise them by their loose-limbed stride, the 5,000 runners from all over the world who elbow their way through the pack at the start of the Mont-Saint-Michel...
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Our ideas for a spring break
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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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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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Seaside escapade by bike
A bike ride along the coast, where historical towns, fishing ports, wild bays and high cliffs awaken all the senses.
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On the inland routes of Brittany
Forget your everyday issues and hop on the saddle to the green heart of Brittany! Between water, dales and forests, come and take a large breath of fresh air: revival guaranteed!
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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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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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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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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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From Dinard to Mont Saint-Michel, a getaway in the great outdoors
Cycle across the countryside of Mont-Saint-Michel bay, hike on the mythical GR®34, paddle or canoe on the Rance, discovering historic towns and small towns of character along...
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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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Free-wheel with the family on the water’s edge
Half-way between Vannes and Rennes, this is an ideal route for a family: soft transport is the only kind permitted. A cocktail of natural discoveries to enjoy in green and blue.
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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...
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