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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Quimperlé

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...

Dinard

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....

Port de Saint-Goustan – Auray

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...

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...

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...

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Concarneau - Sur le Quai Pérénoff

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 parapet walk...

Château de Fougères

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...

There is so much to do in Vannes, the capital of Morbihan. It’s a marina, a fortified town, a medieval town, a Town of Art and History, and so on. With tree-lined quays...

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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 a...

Landerneau - pont habité

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...

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...

While it’s not one of France’s most attractive cities, St-Nazaire makes a fascinating destination for boat and plane enthusiasts as well as fans of World War II history. The...

Pont-l'Abbé

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 Lower Brittany. The...

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...

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