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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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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...

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Nestled at the bottom of the estuary, Pont-l’Abbé, with the “Little Town of Character” label, was described by Maupassant as “the most Breton town” of...

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...

Lorient, a relatively new town founded in the 17th century, has fragments of world history intermingled with its heritage and landscapes. Its houses, beaches and quays tell...

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...

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...

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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