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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
Seagulls, savoury crêpes and seafood: that’s all there is to Brittany! You’ve scoured the region from end to end and you know it like the back of your hand. But are you sure?...
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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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©Emmanuel Berthier
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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©Aurélien Mole
10 ideas to discover contemporary art in Brittany
Where can you see the Belvédère by the Bouroullec brothers, discover a pioneer of urban art like Ernest Pignon-Ernest, learn about the work of the edgiest photographers of the...
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©Alexandre Lamoureux
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 on the...
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©Emmanuel Berthier
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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©Emmanuel Berthier
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 scenery...
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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 rock you...
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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 plenty of...
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Major springtime events

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Festival of BrittanyMay 2024
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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©Jo Rouxel
Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques (Scallop Festival)Paimpol - spring 2024
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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©Benoît Stichelbaut
Gulf WeekGulf of Morbihan: from 26 May to 1 June 2025
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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©Yannick Le Gal
Etonnants Voyageurs (Amazing Travellers)Saint-Malo: 27 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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©Gwendal Le Flem
Art RockSaint-Brieuc: 26 to 28 may 2023
Organised every May, the Art Rock festival kicks off the season to a host of Breton festivals that have as many episodes as a hit TV series.
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Our ideas for a spring break
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©France, Morbihan (56) Golfe du Morbihan, vue aerienne d'un vieux greement Sinagot "Les Trois Freres" naviguant dans le Golfe du Morbihan|Emmanuel Berthier
Set off for the Gulf of Morbihan
Blue and green everywhere, islands and even sea horses… On and below the water, you’ll be amazed by the Gulf of Morbihan, the jewel of Southern Brittany!
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©Yvon Boelle
Let the lighthouses of the Iroise Sea guide you
On land or at sea, get close to the mythical lighthouses in Finistère, designed to resist attacks from the waves. In the evening, play games to recognise their patterns and,...
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©Franck Hamon
Rennes and the Gateways to Brittany
Enjoy the terraces loved by residents of Rennes, span the eras in the historic centre of the Breton capital, set off to storm Fougères and let the magic of Roche-aux-Fées do...
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©Donatienne Guillaudeau
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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©Yannick Le Gal
A colourful escapade on the Pink Granite Coast
Defying the laws of equilibrium, sculpted over millennia by the wind, the rocks on the Pink Granite Coast give it a unique appearance.  What you can read in the shapes?
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©Yves Quéré
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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©Franck Hamon
Follow the art trail in Rennes
Urban art, contemporary art… and the art of living. Tick off some beautiful discoveries and creative surprises in the streets of Rennes and the charming towns of the...
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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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©Yannick Le Gal
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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©A Langrolay-sur-Rance, promenade en Kayak au bord de la plage du Roue sur la Rance.|BERTHIER Emmanuel
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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Take a camper van to Central Brittany
Enjoy your freedom on the roads of Argoat. Stop off in Quénécan forest, Guerlédan lake and close to the Nantes – Brest canal to fill up… on sensations!
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©Coucher de soleil sur le Mont|Yvon Boëlle
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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Summer in Brittany
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Autumn in Brittany
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