Land of legends and sailors looking at the Sea, the Brittany peninsula stretches into the Atlantic and marks the end of continental Europe. Its shores where stand capes and granite cliffs come in coves, sheltered bays, with sand and pebble beaches or river mouths. Few regions in France offers such a variety of landscapes.
In its northern part, the nude landscapes of the Arrée Mountains and the Abers region contrast with the cut shores of the coast or the Emerald Coast Granite Rose. In the West, Britain stands against the onslaught of Atlantic waves that have scuplted captivating end-of-the-world-sites as in Pointe du Raz. In the South, the land and the sea combine to draw a majestic nature in the Gulf of Morbihan or the Quiberon peninsula. Offshore, on the islands of Sein, Groix and Belle-Ile, time seems to stop to flow with the tides.
Wild land with magnificent scenery, Brittany is also a land of culture. Marked by Celtic legends, it has had a turbulent history and has inherited medieval cities such as Rennes and its old town, Saint Malo and Dinan. But Britain they are also quaint seaside resorts as Dinard looking far beyond the walls of Saint Malo or Benodet as well as attractive fishing ports as Morlaix.
With its varied landscapes, beautiful towns and beaches suitable for water sports and especially for sailing, Brittany will seduce you, whether the time for a weekend getaway or for long holidays family.
