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Culture and heritage

Climb to the top of a lighthouse and play at being a watchman. Learn about Brittany’s tales and legends. Wander around the narrow streets of centuries-old towns or take up the challenge of an Escape Game deep inside a medieval fortress… Dance until dawn to the beat of electro music or Breton bagpipes… Push open the door of a chapel you find on a country lane, surrounded by greenery. Appreciate the beauty of a rood-screen, the brilliance of a stained glass window or the boldness of a contemporary creation… Brittany is rich in all kinds of traditions. It’s up to you to discover its secrets!

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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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Art in the great outdoors

When parks, gardens, lakes and forests become stages for the creations born of the imagination of contemporary artists, a walk becomes a cultural exploration. The enjoyment of...

History and legends at the heart of Brittany

Discover the tales of Kalon-Breizh! Stroll through preserved and mysterious nature, the birthplace of many Breton legends, and discover a not-so distant past.

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,...

Step back in time

Do you like to stroll around, daydream and step back in time? Then come and explore this land of legends. Storm its castles and lighthouses; listen to the history of its secret chapels and sumptuous mansions; you’ll find it really rewarding!

Brittany’s ‘Towns of Art and History’

Some of these towns have thousands of years of history; come and learn their story. Cathedrals with soaring spires, town mansions with superbly-decorated façades, the remains...

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Exploring Brittany’s chapels

What would Brittany be without its chapels hidden away in the heart of the countryside or around the corner of a sunken lane? Centuries-old, they attract visitors as much for...

Unlock the secrets of the great megalithic sites

Not many people know that Morbihan is home to a priceless treasure: the world’s largest concentration of megalithic sites all in one place. This heritage is surrounded by...

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...

On the lighthouse route

The coastlines of Brittany have the greatest concentration of lighthouses in the world and Finistère chalks up the highest score. If you’re heading for the Brest Terres Océanes...

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...

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...

Brittany's main events coming up

Try out this (small) selection of events in our region, a mix of unmissable outings that could be unusual or iconic, based on sports or entertainment, dancing or fine dining…

All Brittany's main events

Plan your holiday

Want to discover more about Brittany and all its treasures? Are there experiences you’d like to try between the salt-marshes, islands and ocean? Or maybe you’d like to design your own pick-and-mix holiday, with a bit of cycling, sailing or walking, enjoying the seaside or taking in some modern art.

Brittany Experiences