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Explore Quimper, the city of art and history of Brittany

ics and earthenware, which are trademarks of the region. There is much to see and do in this city. Quimper tourism Quimper, the cultural capital of Brittany, has a lot to offer. People come here not only for the culture, but also for the annual festival of Breton culture. The stars of the show are ...

09
May
2022

Locronan in Brittany: 5 things to do on site

the 10th century. Today, the commune's church is dedicated to this saint. The church of Saint-Ronan was built in the 15th century by the Dukes of Brittany. This majestic granite building is a jewel of Breton ogival art. You will be able to admire a 1485 master window representing the Passion of ...

21
Sep
2022

The Animals of Light: a unique light show in Brittany

emurs, red pandas, large African felines, and Lafresnaye's macaw. Until January 7, 2024, the park is hosting a festival of lights which is a first in Brittany. As its name suggests, the Festival of Light Animals follows in the same vein as the park and highlights various endangered species. A magic ...

05
Dec
2023

In Brittany, the castle of Rocher Portail becomes the New School of Wizards

them to provide fans of the Harry Potter saga with a fairytale experience. It was in 2022 that they opened the doors of the New Wizarding School in Brittany for the first time. The experience was met with enthusiasm by 13,000 visitors who loved spells and other magical potions. Based on the su ...

27
Jan
2023

Kerlouan: a taste of Seychelles in Brittany

the Seychelles or other paradisiacal beaches from around the world. These dream beaches, where the water's transparency is incredible, are located in Brittany and more precisely in the north of Finistère, 23 km northwest of Landerneau and 32 km from Brest. Kilometers of fine sand dotted with gran ...

11
Oct
2023

Tourism: 3 gardens to discover in France

de la Mosson in Montpellier and are the work of French sculptor Nicolas Sébastien Adam. Copyright: Daniel Villafruela 2- Jardins de la Ballue in Brittany If you like topiaries like those in the famous Marqueyssac gardens in the Perigord, don't miss les Jardins de la Ballue! These are ...

06
Oct
2021

Candlemas: 5 things to know about buckwheat pancakes

1- The patties are made of buckwheat While in everyday language we speak indifferently of salted or sweet 'crepes', in Brittany we make the distinction between crepes and galettes. Pancakes are eaten rather sweet and are prepared with white flour or wheat flour. On the other hand, Breton gale ...

28
Jan
2022

Clohars-Carnoët: first Breton town to obtain the European City of Sport label

to a rich local associative fabric and to many facilities dedicated to the practice of various sports. For these reasons, it is the first commune in Brittany to have been awarded the European Sports City label! Moreover, it is not only the first Breton city to receive this award, but also the ...

29
Mar
2022

5 dream beaches for a romantic getaway in France

?????????? (@enzo.pzpe) 4- The beach of Port-Puce It was not possible to establish this top 5 dream beaches for a romantic getaway without mentioning Brittany. Contrary to what we sometimes imagine, it is not rare to find in Brittany waters as crystal clear as those of a Polynesian lagoon. ...

03
Aug
2022

L'île prisonnière : 5 good reasons to watch the France 2 series

l The Prison Island series begins with a hostage situation. A score of armed activists land on Penhic, a small, quiet, isolated island off the coast of Brittany and arrest the inhabitants. The hostages are confined to the village school and everyone questions the motivations of the hostage-takers. ...

13
Feb
2023

Filitosa: a megalithic site in Corsica

riginal location but rather to a simple tourist arrangement. Why visit the Filitosa site? Even if it is less famous and smaller than the site of Carnac in Brittany, the megalithic site of Filitosa is worth a visit for the beauty and originality of its carved menhir statues. On these statues with ma ...

11
Aug
2023

The Interceltic Festival of Lorient: the meeting point of Celtic cultures.

Introduction The Festival interceltique de Lorient or FIL is the largest global gathering of Celtic cultures. Every year in Brittany, it brings together Celtic music groups and hosts around 2500 artists (musicians, singers, dancers, visual artists, and filmmakers) from various Celtic countries: Bre ...

16
July
2008

Le Mille Sabords: the second-hand boat show at Crouesty

w on a national and international scale, it brings together buyers and sellers, individuals or professionals, in one of the most important marinas in Brittany. Each year, more than 60,000 visitors walk the quays and pontoons of the port of Crouesty, looking for a good deal. With more than 400 exh ...

25
Oct
2012

"The Voyage to Nantes: an artistic journey through the city."

d tourist appointment. "The Voyage à Nantes", organized every summer since 2011, invites locals and tourists to (re)discover the city of the Dukes of Brittany in a playful and poetic way. What better pretext than this urban journey punctuated by works of art to stroll through the city? Once again ...

28
July
2014

The Rose Route: a romantic getaway in the Loiret

worth a detour for their modern rose garden adorned with a pond. See this post on Instagram A publication shared by Charlotte ?? Brittany (@missetoile) on June 24, 2017 at 2:28 PDT You will also discover a vegetable garden, an orchard as well as a collection of shrubs ...

22
May
2019

Let's go to the sea with Doisneau : a photo exhibition in La Rochelle

50s and 1960s. These images also show the photographer's interest in fishermen, whether tuna fishermen in the Basque country or sardine fishermen in Brittany. The author of the famous Baiser de l'Hôtel de Ville immortalized them with the same empathy and benevolence as this famous Couple of l ...

13
Aug
2021

Sleeping in a lighthouse: an unusual accommodation that is on the rise

In what places? If you are tempted by the adventure of sleeping in a lighthouse, you should know that the small lighthouse of Ile Vierge located in Brittany, on the northern coast of Finistère is open for rent since 2021. This old lighthouse, which dates back to 1845 and was used as accommodat ...

27
Apr
2022

Trip to England: 10 places to visit in Cornwall

1- Tintagel Castle The county of Cornwall is a destination that is still too unknown to French tourists. And yet, this region, which is not unlike Brittany, might just make you want to make a application for a visa to England! The attractions to discover here are many and varied, but Arthurian l ...

23
June
2022

Cannes is awarded the City of Surfing label

in full expansion The city known for its Croisette and its film festival joins cities in the Basque country (like Biarritz, a 3-star surfing city) and Brittany in the club of surfing cities. It is no coincidence that the city of Cannes has been granted this precious label. For several years alrea ...

04
July
2022

How to dress for the beach?

nny jeans or tight stretchy fabrics, are not suitable for a day by the sea if you don't want to end up with sweat or seawater stains on your clothes... From Brittany to the Mediterranean, sunbathers and swimmers prefer loose-fitting cuts and natural materials. The long bohemian-style beach dress is ...

04
May
2023