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Destinations

Brittany has everything. It’s a whole world in itself. There are islands and towns, cities and countryside, rural landscapes and coastal scenery. Wild beaches in the Abers area, towpaths along the inland waterways, harbours in Cornouaille (Brittany’s Cornwall), mists and legends in the Brocéliande forest, a walled city with imposing ramparts… There are a thousand different ways to get to know the region and learn to love it. One thing is certain: by the end of your holiday you’ll be smitten.

10 worlds to explore in Brittany

Diverse and ever-changing, Brittany is best discovered through its various ‘destinations’: ten worlds to explore, each with its own unique identity.

Southern Brittany – Morbihan Gulf

Rennes and Brittany’s historic gateways

Quimper Cornouaille

Brest terres océanes

Saint-Brieuc Bay – Paimpol – Les Caps

Cap Fréhel – Saint-Malo – Mont Saint-Michel Bay

Heart of Brittany – Kalon Breizh

Pink Granite Coast – Morlaix Bay

Brittany Loire Ocean

Destination Brocéliande

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Brittany’s islands

An end-of-the-world atmosphere, fine sand, translucent waters, unspoilt coves. A Pacific atoll? No: an island off Brittany.

Île-de-Groix

It takes three quarters of an hour to reach Groisillon by boat, ready to take on the steep paths by bike, tease the grilled sardines and sing in a cult café. In a village with...

The Glénan Archipelago

Seven islands around an inland sea with transparent water, white sandy beaches… No, you’re not in the Seychelles, you’re in Brittany! Off Fouesnant, this archipelago resembles...

Ile aux Moines and Ile d’Arz

Among the 42 islands in the Gulf of Morbihan, the largest, Ile aux Moines, is distinctive due to its trees, mild climate and smart ecological lifestyle. Its wilder neighbour,...

The Isle of Batz

It takes just 15 minutes to get there, but you feel as if you’re in another country....

The Sept-Iles archipelago

Off the superb Pink Granite Coast, little portions of the continent emerge at the...

Bréhat

It takes just 10 minutes by boat through a stretch of sea from Pointe de l’Arcouest to...

Houat and Hoëdic

A walk on Houat is a very lovely outing, an inspiring breath of exoticism. From...

Sein

Arising from the ocean, Sein island promises numerous encounters. Encounters with yourself among the fields of pebbles, encounters with nature on the moors swept smooth by the...

Gavrinis

The journey to the Neolithic age begins in Larmor-Baden, Port-Navalo or Locmariaquer, when the boat leaves the mainland to reach Gavrinis island. On the island, one of the most...

The islands of Ushant and Molène

Are you ready to go all the way to the end? Set off for Ushant island and the Molène archipelago, gems in the Natural Iroise marine park! Your holiday on this extreme west of...

The large towns and cities

Steeped in history but keeping up with the latest trends, Brittany’s large towns and cities are packed with treasures to discover and great little places to eat or shop. Whatever you feel like doing, you’ll find it here. Want a bit of culture?

Iconic sites

If you want to appreciate Brittany in all its richness and variety, there are some unmissable sites that you really should see! Here’s a whistle-stop tour of eight essential places to visit.