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 historic town of Lannion, the capital of Trégor and the gateway to the Pink Granite Coast, is an elegant combination of tradition and modernity. It has a subtle...

Forget everything you thought you knew about Brest and come and discover the heart of this maritime city tucked away in one of the most beautiful bays of France. On the...

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At the gateway to Brittany, take time to explore the fascinating medieval period in Vitré, with its castle and its charming old streets and restored half-timbered houses. If...

The Isole and Ellé rivers come together under the stone arches to form the Laïta, a tidal river. Originally based around the quays, the town peacefully expanded by moving...

Quimper

Strolling around the streets of old Quimper is such a delight! Half-timbered and corbelled houses lean into the alleys, with the spires of Saint-Corentin cathedral towering...

Famed for its university and cultural dynamism, Rennes unites the heart and head and is ideal for a leisurely stroll through its cheerful and surprising streets. Majestic...

With the Pointe de Roselier as its lookout point, Saint-Brieuc Bay lifts the veil on a beautiful, plunging landscape by the sea, all the way to the Port du Légué – the...

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...

It’s difficult to resist the walled town of Concarneau, embedded in its fortifications, and one of the most beautiful bays in Brittany. But if you wander along its...

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-Pol-de-Léon

The historical town of Saint-Pol-de-Léon was once a former bishop’s city. Today it is an active vegetable and horticultural capital with the charm of a coastal town. With...

Your first sight of Fougères will be the impressive granite silhouette that dominates the town. Nestled at the foot of the largest fortress in Europe, the half-timbered houses...

Dinard, Saint-Briac and Saint-Lunaire

Have you heard about Dinard and its Belle Epoque villas? This resort on the Emerald Coast has retained its charm and style. From here you can admire the Rance and Saint-Malo....

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...

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