Brittany, France

The region of Brittany is located on the peninsula of the same name in the north-west of France , washed in the north by the waters of the Channel, in the west by the Celtic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and in the south by the Bay of Biscay. Here on the coast are picturesque red rocks, snow-white beaches, wild islands, fishing villages and defensive fortresses. The inner part of the peninsula is famous for its nature: dense forests, groves, lakes, marshes, and also preserved about 3 thousand buildings and structures that received the status of historical monuments.

Brittany offers a holiday for all tastes: beaches, excursions, festivals and ecotourism . Great resorts on the British coast are Dinard, Kibron, La Baule and Saint-Malo. The mild wet climate, clean beautiful and equipped sandy beaches, thalassotherapy centers, luxury hotels and villas, developed infrastructure for entertainment and water sports and other sports - all this attracts a large number of tourists to the region.

What to see in Brittany?

Among the beautiful places with unusual nature it can be noted:

1. The island of Ba is interesting with tropical plants growing here in the Exotic Garden. It can be reached by ferry from Roscoff.
2. The island of Groix is ​​small, but famous for the so-called "Infernal Grove" - ​​8 km of rock above the sea and the forest.
3. Kommana - low anthracite mountains Arre (up to 384 m) are freakish and chaotic. It is worth visiting and the Museum of the Arre Mountains.
4. The island of Saint Kado (estuary of the Ethel River) is connected to the mainland by a bridge, known for the 12th-century Saint-Cado chapel built in honor of the deaf patron of the deaf.
5. Belle Ile-en-Mer is the most beautiful island not only of Brittany, but also of France.
6. Côte de Grani-Rose - translated as "the shore of pink granite" - is a fantastic sight at sunset.
7. Armorica Park is a natural park in the central part. Here are various museums: applied arts, Breton horses and others.

Tourist hiking trails, the total length of which is more than 12 thousand km, helps tourists to see the most colorful and unforgettable landscapes of this region.

French Brittany also offers to visit castles and other structures built in different periods and acquainting visitors with the history of the region. Many religious parishes and cathedrals of cities and villages allow one to look at the most interesting and rich Breton culture.

Karnak stones are one of the most amazing prehistoric sights of Brittany in the village of Karnak. They represent a complex of more than three thousand megaliths, carved from local rocks and dating from 6-3 millennium BC. Now distinguish 3 large groups of alley menhirs: Le-Menek, Kermarjo and Kerlescan. There are also earth burial mounds and dolmens. A prehistoric museum was built in the center of the protected area, in which artifacts found during the excavations of the stone complex are stored.

In the city of the corsairs of Saint-Malo, old buildings and fortress walls erected in the 13th century are well preserved.

In the capital of Brittany, the city of Rennes, you can get acquainted with the busy life of students, visit various festivals, dine at any taste and price, skimp at shopping centers and boutiques, and visit the Cathedral of Saint-Pierre.

50 km from Rennes is the medieval fortified city of Fougeres. Built in the French style, the city is buried in greenery and offers visitors a cozy and relaxing holiday.

In Brittany, more than 200 professional theaters and about a hundred groups of street art and dance groups. The Drama Theater in Lorient and the National Theater in Rene have already acquired their national popularity with their productions. A large number of annual festivals are also held in the region.

Going on vacation or on a trip to Brittany, be sure to make a list of attractions that will be interesting to you.