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Description
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 Major
Cities: Rennes, Brest, St. Malo
800 miles of
rocky, rugged coastline opening into green fields. Small fishing
villages with Celtic influence and history and great accommodations.
Distinct Breton
language and traditions
Excellent Michelin Restaurant/ Hotel,
Patrick Jeffroy's in Plounerin, and many more places to stay in 2003
and 2004.
Description
On
September 18, 2001, Henri and I found ourselves at the Bay of
Saint-Michel as the highest tide of the year swept in from the sea.
What a sight! First the sound reaches your ears and about 30 seconds
later the waves break and the waters race six to eight miles in
land. Riding the waves were the kayak’s greeting by applause from
the banks of the creeks, rivers and streams. Touring north of the
usual tourist sights we saw young lovers, serious seniors digging
clams and myriads of fall wild fowl.
As
owners of YOUR FRENCH CONNEXION, we have updated our list of
recommended places in Brittany after four inspection visits over the
past five years.
Brittany
offers eight hundred miles of grand rocky coastline with scores of
bays and little fishing villages. The enchanting countryside is
dotted with giant granite boulders and wild meadows on the moors,
thickets and forests in a gently rolling landscape.
It
is the buildings that give a region its soul, and in Brittany, you
can find it in the megaliths, calvaries, castles, manor houses,
countless chapels and old villages. All bear witness to Brittany's
eventful history and wealth of traditions.
Popular
traditions, local musical instruments and celtic dialects are still
used in many parts of this region contribute to the particular
character of Brittany. We have great places to stay in northern and
southern Brittany and along the splendid coast.
Cuisine
Brittany is the
place for seafood such as shellfish, oysters, scallops and many
tasty varieties of fish. Brittany is also famous for its farm
produce such as salt meadow lamb, poultry and pork meat products.
Delicious crêpes in one of the typical Breton "crêperies"
welcome visitors with a traditional cup of cider. This year we have
added a most delightful Hotel/Restaurant to our list of recommended
sites. M. Jeffory will share with you his native love for the
products and cuisine of Brittany. This location is worth a visit!
Places
of Interest
Belle Ile Ile, The largest of the
Breton islands, Vauban citadel and delightful seafoods.
Brest Commercial port, and important
naval base, Siam Street known to sailors throughout the world
Check out Brest 2003 and 2004 events
www.brest2000.asso.fr/
Also try this all English site on Brittany:
http://www.brittany-bretagne.com
Cancale Small fishing port famous for
oysters.
Carnac Lines of almost 3,000 mehirs
(gigantic stones) of which the last were erected in 2,000 BC, Museum
of prehistory, St. Michel tumulus (burial chambers)
Combourg Birthplace of romanticism, 16th
century chateau where Chateaubriand was born
Concarneau Fishing port, old
walled-town, little island with narrow streets and picturesque
houses, surrounded by ramparts
Dinan Historical walled town high above
the Rance River
Dinard Opposite St-Malo in a
magnificent setting on the estuary of the Rance River
Douarnenez Typical Breton fishing port,
port museum
Josselin Chateau with 15th
century manor owned by the Rohan family
Lorient Military and fishing port. The
center of town, destroyed between 1944-45 has been rebuilt in
regional style
Paimpol Sea and Floating Museums,
boat excursions to Bréhat Island from Pointe de l’Arcouest
Perros-Guirec Leading resort on the
"Pink Granite Coast"
Pont-Aven Quaint village with typical
architecture along the painter’s route
Quiberon Boat service to three quiet and
restful islands: Belle Ile, Houat, Hoedic
Quimper Gothic cathedral, Museum of
Fine Arts, and the old town all are fine examples of Brittany
tradition and life.
Rennes Capital of Brittany, medieval
streets, half timbered houses, Brittany Museum
St. Malo Historical walled city,
fishing port and yachting harbor. Rent a home in this area.
Tréguier Former Episcopal city, 13th-15th
century St. Tugdual Cathedral, Ernest Renan’s House
Vannes St. Peter Cathedral (13-19th
century) with 16th century Gothic doorways, Place Henri
IV with 16th century gables
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