Presentation of Brittany

Region Description

Brittany, a region in western France, has long developed its own unique culture and still has a language called Breton. This region, which is the setting for the legend of King Arthur, a tale of chivalry in the Middle Ages, is full of natural beauty that makes it look like a fantasy story. Both the sea and the mountains have their own attractions, and there are specialty dishes such as galettes and Kouign-amann.

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Cities in Brittany

①Rennes
②Fougères
③Saint-Malo
④Dinan
⑤Vannes
⑥Auray
⑦Carnac
⑧Quiberon
⑨Belle-Ile
⑩Lorient
⑪Quimper
⑫Locronan
⑬Brest

①Rennes

It is a city that can be called the gateway to this region. Many travelers stop by when they have a layover on their way to Mont Saint-Michel, and the interior of the cathedral is a must-see.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Rennes with Itinerary Map

Rennes is a large city that can be called the gateway to the Brittany region, and you can see the brown and gold cathedral and half-timbered houses in the old town. You can transfer to a bus bound for Mont Saint Michel.

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②Fougères

Fougères is home to a fortress that can truly be called a medieval castle. Unfortunately, the interior has been destroyed, but the exterior is a beautiful place consisting of several towers.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Fougeres with Itinerary Map

Fougères was a town that protected the borders of the Duchy of Brittany, and only the towers and walls remain of its former fortifications. When viewed from the park, you can see the entire fortress and can see that it was a strong structure.

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③Saint-Malo

A city facing the sea in the north of Brittany, surrounded by castle walls and surrounded by medieval scenery. There is a separate fortress whose timing is determined by the tide, making it feel like you are adventuring into a fantasy world.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Saint-Malo with Itinerary Map

Saint-Malo is a fortified city on the coast that was once ruled by pirates. The medieval townscape spreads out within the castle walls and attracts many tourists.

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④Dinan

This typical Brittany blue-roofed city is home to a fortress, a clock tower and a port. Just walking down the long cobblestone slope will give you the feeling of a pleasant stroll.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Dinan with Itinerary Map

Dinan is a beautiful town lined with old buildings typical of Brittany, with stone walls and blue roofs. If you go down the long slope, you can arrive at the river and have a relaxing meal at a restaurant.

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⑤Vannes

This town facing the port was once a course for the Tour de France. In the gardens of this huge and noble castle, you can see a flower replica of the marten, the symbol of Brittany.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Vannes with Itinerary Map

Vannes is the former capital of Brittany. The center is very sophisticated and there is also a port nearby. There is also a palace, but you can't go inside, so you can enjoy the beauty of the garden.

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⑥Auray

If you want to see a rustic port town, Auray is the place to go. The scenery you see as you descend the long slope will make you feel like you are in another world.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Auray with Itinerary Map

Auray is a small town on the river. There is an old town around the port, where you can see the rustic cityscape. You can get a panoramic view of the old town from the nearby hill, which used to be a fortress.

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⑦Carnac

Carnac is a mysterious place in France. The reason is that countless stones are neatly arranged in the grassland. Its mysteries are still unsolved, and archaeological tours are popular. It also faces the sea and has the atmosphere of a resort area.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Carnac with Itinerary Map

Carnac is a seaside town, but inland there are many areas lined with rocks. Why and how these megaliths were lined up remains a mystery.

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⑧Quiberon

Quiberon is a popular beach on the south side of Brittany. It’s more for those who want to relax on the beach rather than for sightseeing. There is also a famous oil and sardine shop.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Quiberon with Itinerary Map

Quiberon is a popular beach resort in Brittany. Although it is a small seaside town, sardine fishing was popular, so there is a store specializing in oiled sardines.

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⑨Belle-Ile

The island can be reached by ferry from Quiberon. The island is so huge that you won’t be able to see it all in one day. Many French people come here on vacation to enjoy the vast nature.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Belle-Ile with Itinerary Map

Belle Île is the largest island in Brittany, and is also known as the place where the painter Monet once stayed for a month. Since it is a large island, we will introduce a one-day route here.

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⑩Lorient

The town is famous for holding a Celtic festival every August. The city is lined with modern buildings, partly due to the destruction of the city during the war.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Lorient with Itinerary Map

Lorient is one of the port cities in Brittany. Most of the town was destroyed by fire during World War II, so new modern buildings have been built. The International Celtic Festival is held every August.

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⑪Quimper

Along with Limoges, it is a famous pottery town in France. The cathedral is impressive with its huge spire and lined with half-timbered houses.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Quimper with Itinerary Map

Quimper is one of the cities in France that is famous for its pottery. The city center has a medieval atmosphere with strong Celtic culture. There is a specialty pottery shop on the outskirts of town.

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⑫Locronan

This medieval village is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. The stone-built houses with blue roofs are still in use today and attract many tourists.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Locronan with Itinerary Map

Locronan est un village de montagne de Bretagne et classé parmi les plus beaux villages de France. Tous les bâtiments sont en pierre, vous procurant une atmosphère médiévale.

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⑬Brest

It is a city in the western part of Brittany. The city is famous for Paris-Brest and is home to many modern buildings. The former fortress now protects the sea as a naval facility.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Brest with Itinerary Map

Brest, famous for its Paris-Brest sweets, is the westernmost town in Brittany. After the destruction of World War II, the city was rebuilt and modernized with churches and squares.

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Specialty in Brittany

In Brittany, there are many dishes that use a lot of butter, such as Buckwheat crepes and Far Breton. Seafood is also famous, especially oysters, which can be eaten all year round, and it is also a production area for oil and sardines.

Specialty in Brittany

Brittany is a region in western France that has developed a unique culture over many years and has many specialties and attractions. Bread that is well-known in Japan, such as buckwheat galette and kouign amann, is actually produced in this region, and there are also many other breads that have their own unique language.

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Useful Links for Travel

【Hotel Reservations】

Expedia

There is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.

Hotels.com

There is also a lot of hotel information here. Another great thing is that many of them offer no cancellation fees.

Booking.com

This world-famous hotel booking site has a huge number of listings, so you can find the hotel you like. If you become a member and stay many times, you can get discounts and get even better deals.

【Flight Reservations】

Expedia

It is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.

【Attractions and Tours】

klook

This is a convenient site where you can book tickets and tours to tourist spots around the world. Be sure to check it out as they sometimes offer discounts.

Information about Your Best Trip

List of French Cities

We introduce each city in France through model courses with maps. You can visit the main tourist attractions and attractions just by tracing the route on the map. We hope you will find it helpful in preparing for and during your trip.

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List of World Cities

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