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Brittany’s ‘Towns of Art and History’ Immerse yourself in the history of Brittany’s small towns

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 of ramparts, vast market squares… Guided tours, history festivals, concerts, fetes, street theatre and all kinds of exhibitions… There’s plenty of cultural life here and it’s great fun. It’s a whirlwind of tempting events for anyone who loves making new discoveries!

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The Redon Marshes If you like landscapes combining land and water, you are sure to be enchanted by the Redon Marshes, where the superb valleys of the Vilaine, Aff and Canut rivers offer a great...

Dinan Dinan is without doubt one of the most attractive and best preserved small towns in Brittany. With its 1.8 mile (3km)-long ramparts, half-timbered houses, attractive port and...

Concarneau As well as being France’s third most important fishing port, Concarneau has other assets that make it a very popular summer resort. The main draw is the quaint ville close...

Brest Forget everything you thought you knew about Brest, and come and explore the heart of this naval port, nestled in one of France’s most beautiful natural harbours. On the menu:...

Vitré On the frontier between France and Brittany, Vitré was once one of the region’s most important towns. Its 15th and 16th-century buildings rival Dinan for medieval quaintness...

Quimper Not only is Quimper the administrative capital of the Finistère department, it is also generally regarded as the cultural heart of Brittany. The town is known for its...

Auray – port of Saint-Goustan As you travel over the dual-carriageway bridge between Vannes and Lorient, you can’t help but notice a pretty little port. Nestled at the bottom of an estuary, Saint-Goustan...

Landerneau In the bay of Brest, between the Léon and Cornouaille areas, and between the river and the sea, Landerneau has a remarkable architectural heritage. The jewel in its...

Saint-Malo Walking through the cobbled streets of St Malo’s old town feels like you’ve stepped back in time. This popular tourist destination and busy ferry port offers visitors an...

Vannes The walled town of Vannes is without doubt one of Brittany’s most attractive sights and a must-visit on any trip to the Gulf of Morbihan. Wander around the well-preserved...

Morlaix With one foot in the Leon area and the other in Tregor, Morlaix nestles in an estuary enclosed by the foothills of the Monts d’Arrée mountains. This town, brimming with art and...

Nantes Although it is now the administrative centre of the Pays-de-la-Loire, Nantes was the capital of Brittany for hundreds of years. Start at the impressive Château des Ducs de...

Hennebont A towering 16th-century spire rockets up above the remaining medieval ramparts of Hennebont, an historic port at a strategic river-crossing on the Blavet, at the back of...

Lamballe Lamballe is a home to the arts and one of Brittany’s historic towns, with its little streets and alleyways laid out across the slopes of Saint-Sauveur hill. In the heart of...

Pontivy Now a quiet market town where the River Blavet meets the Nantes-Brest canal, Pontivy was once the seat of one of Brittany’s most powerful families before becoming one of...

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