The 10 Best Things to do in Brittany, France

January 17, 2022 Deane Carmody

Brittany (/ˈbrɪtəni/; French: Bretagne [bʁətaɲ] ( listen); Breton: Breizh, pronounced [bʁɛjs] or [bʁɛχ]; Gallo: Bertaèyn, pronounced [bəʁtaɛɲ]) is a cultural region in the northwest of France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period of Roman occupation. It became an independent kingdom and then a duchy before being united with the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province governed as if it were a separate nation under the crown.
Restaurants in Brittany

1. Sentier des douaniers

29200 , Perros-Guirec France
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5.0 based on 2,946 reviews

Sentier des douaniers

Reviewed By MarielaD14 - Focsani, Romania

Opened in 1907, Sentier des Douaniers is the ideal way to discover Ploumanac ' H and its impressive rock-sculpted cliffs of nature. Book half a day on foot to go on this circuit, considered one of the major natural sites of the region. At sundown, the pink granite seems to be on fire.

2. Chateau de la Roche-Jagu

Domaine Departemental de la Roche-Jagu La Roche-Jagu, 22260 France +33 2 96 95 62 35 [email protected] http://www.larochejagu.fr
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Chateau de la Roche-Jagu

Let yourself be guided by your imagination, in the manor house, in the gardens, to the rythm of the seasons. In Brittany, La Roche-Jagu Estate is the place to reflect on the landscape as a material, a territory and a perception. Every year, it hosts tempory exhibitions. An opportunity to broaden your horizons. Property of the Departemental Council since 1958, the castle built in the 15th century, is the last remant of a chain of defensive sites overhang the valley of the Trieux river. It is classified as a historical monument in 1930. La Roche Jagu park welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year, who like to relax along the paths where you can always find your way. The access to the park is free all year round. La Roche Jagu Estate is also developing a programme of living spectacles. La Roche agu Estate is a majestic site full of stories and sercrets, a space for all kinds of discoveries

3. Ile d'Ouessant

France +33 6 07 90 07 36 http://www.ot-ouessant.fr/decouvrir/patrimoine/l-ile-sentinelle.html
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4.5 based on 177 reviews

Ile d'Ouessant

A small and scenic island located off the coast of Brittany.

4. Parc du Thabor

11 rue de Quineleu Alternative entrance: 1 Rue de Paris, 35000, Rennes France +33 2 23 62 19 40 http://patrimoine.region-bretagne.fr/gertrude-diffusion/dossier/jardin-public-dit-le-thabor/64478012-c731-4c8f-8a4f-71b6339bd586
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4.5 based on 2,512 reviews

Parc du Thabor

Reviewed By Colophon

We stopped in Rennes on our way to Mont St-Michel. We're so glad we did. Not only did we find this compact town walkable and friendly, but we were pleased to discover its wonderful garden. It was worthy of a couple of hours, even on a brisk, showery day. Set in the site of an old quarry, it rich with water features amid old-growth plantings, with woodsy paths connecting the lower levels to the more formal gardens above. Though it was late in the season, the formal, flowering gardens were still rich with colorful blooms. In the middle of the park, we came upon the lovely aviary and its contributions of amazing colors. Parc du Thabor is a garden worth detouring to visit.

5. Musee national de la Marine

boulevard de la Marine Château de Brest, 29200, Brest France +33 2 98 22 12 39 [email protected] http://www.musee-marine.fr/brest
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4.5 based on 740 reviews

Musee national de la Marine

The Musée national de la Marine is located inside the Brest castle, an impressive medieval fortress. This is the city's oldest monument. The museum's collection retraces 17 centuries of the history of Brest arsenal and ocean-going fleets.

Reviewed By KStannov - Brussels, Belgium

This maritime museum is excellent and the measures taken for corona actually heightens as you’re constantly guided in the direction of the tour and plenty of space.

6. Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

Place Chateaubriand Porte Saint-Vincent, 35400, Saint-Malo France +33 825 13 52 00 http://www.st-malo.com/tourisme/activites-de-plein-air/les-remparts
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4.5 based on 7,834 reviews

Les Remparts de Saint-Malo

Reviewed By little-miss-magic1 - Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom

This is a must if visiting St Malo. Enjoyed a lovely stroll around the ramparts with lovely views out to sea and into the middle of the walled town.

7. Centre Historique de Vannes

Rue de la Monnaie - Rue de La Porte Prison, 56000, Vannes France +33 2 51 17 49 89 http://www.tourisme-vannes.com
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4.5 based on 2,212 reviews

Centre Historique de Vannes

Reviewed By TerryAussie_1 - Castle Cove, Australia

This is a loverly place to walk through. The are many half timbered houses to admire, an impressive cathedral & lots of quality shops. Even to touristy ones look good!

8. Promenade du Clair de Lune

Promenade du Clair de Lune, Dinard France http://Francethisway.com
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4.5 based on 977 reviews

Promenade du Clair de Lune

Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France

It’s really good to walk alongside the sea with on the one hand beautiful houses and on the other hand an amazing view on Saint-Malo. Moreover, thanks to the Gulf Stream that maintains mild temperatures you’ll see flowers and exotic trees even in winter. Nice experience. Highly recommended.

9. Plage du Sillon

35400, Saint-Malo France +33 6 33 09 75 16 http://www.saint-malo-tourisme.co.uk/stay/green-st-malo/beaches/227818-plage-du-sillon
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4.5 based on 1,672 reviews

Plage du Sillon

Reviewed By HarbourTwo - Toronto, Canada

We spent a late summer weekend and the beach is absolutely beautiful. Clean and no litter. At low tide there were a few swimmers and a very wide expanse of beach. The sunsets were spectacular.

10. Les Ateliers des Capucins

25 rue de Pontaniou, 29200, Brest France +33 2 98 37 36 00 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/LesAteliersDesCapucinsBrest
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Les Ateliers des Capucins

Reviewed By carofish - London, United Kingdom

A former convent and then a workshop for the shipbuilding navy, it is now a huge space for the people of Brest and many kids to try their luck at rollerblading, skating, dancing, or just walking around. It's got a bar/restaurant, shops, a library, a climbing wall... You can't miss it! Also why would you come all the way to Brest and not try the cable cars leading to les Capucins (only 2 euros)? That's madness!

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