Brittany has long been a popular holiday
destination in France - partly because the magical coast of
Brittany offers a spectacular landscape as well as beautiful
beaches
The dramatic coast lines, with towering
cliffs, rock lined beaches and blue waters are ideal for
sailing, wind surfing and diving.
Brittany lies at the most western tip of
France and its most dominant feature is its rugged coastline.
With over 3500km of coastline a short holiday to Brittany is
surely perfect for water sports and child's play in the sand.
Activities on offer include surfing, windsurfing, canoeing and
kayaking, as you might imagine there are hundreds of beaches
to choose from. Britany is steeped in Celtic history, myths and legends with
prehistoric megaliths that rise mysteriously out of the sea
and the land.
The culture, charm and gentleness of the
people of Brittany, the fine regional cuisine, its cider,
tradional costumes, language and Celtic influence adds to the
uniqueness of the region. The shell fish and other sea food
here is excellent and abundant.
All manner of people are drawn to short breaks in Brittany,
from history buffs who love the World War 2 museums and
monuments to sun worshippers.
As well as its white sandy beaches, cliffs and tiny fishing
villages Brittany is proud of its legendary forests, moors and
castles and the town of Quimper is where Brittany culture is
at its strongest with crepes, cider and traditional Breton
lace to be found.
Holiday
rentals, gites, farmhouses and houses for rent in Cotes
d'Armor
The Cotes d'Armor sits on the
northern coast of Brittany and attracts visitors from all over
the world.
The Cote d'Emeraude boasts heaths and cliffs with views
extending for miles around. Here are situated some great
beaches particularly at Erquy and Le Valandre.
Holiday rentals, gites,
farmhouses and houses for rent in Cotes d'Armor
Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and
houses for rent in Finistere
Finistere is symbolised by
miles of rugged coastline boasting towering cliffs, hidden
coves and tiny ports. Finistere is on France's northwest tip
and some of the more popular summer spots are the Crozon
Peninsula or the Pointe de Raz.
The northern stretches reaching beyond Brest or lesser known
fishing villages such as Le Conquet offer isolation while
Quimper - famous for cider and lace - and Concarneau are worth
a visit.
Holiday rentals, gites,
farmhouses and houses for rent in Finistere
Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses
and houses for rent in Ille et Vilaine
Ille et Vilaine in the
eastern part of Brittany boasts large stretches of coastline
around St Malo to the Breton capital of Rennes.
The fortified towns of Fougeres and Vitre and the legendary
forest of La Broceliande, are part of Arthurian myth. The
river Villaine passes through the regional capital city of
Rennes where only a few wood timbered houses remain in the old
part of the city where, in 1720, a fire swept through the
city. The Cathedrale Saint-Pierre dominates the sky line and
there are seven other churches.
Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and houses for rent
in Ille et Vilaine
Holiday rentals, gites, farmhouses and
houses for rent in Morbihan
The south facing coast line
of Morbihan is very attractive, with rocks, cliffs and boasts
over 800kms of fine sandy beaches. With the warmer seas and
protected from the northern winds by the Noires hills, the
climate tends to be warmer than in other parts of Brittany.
Near Vannes are the
prehistoric megaliths that rise from the sea and the fields of
Carnac and the Golfe du Morbihan where you can take a boat to
Belle-Ile-en-Mer for walks along the Cote Sauvage.
Holiday rentals, gites,
farmhouses and houses for rent in Morbihan
Overlooking the Vézère Valley, this
13th century château is set in 12 acres of carefully maintained
grounds. Offering a high level of comfort and service, the Château
de Castel Novel also boasts a superb gourmet restaurant serving
traditional and regional delicacies. Only ten minutes from Brive,
this is a highly recommended hotel for a most pleasant break in this
delightful region
Situated a short walk from the
Croisette, this charming hotel has been recently renovated. On the
rooftop terrace is the sunbathing area and small pool.
Situated in beautiful rolling
countryside with close proximity to both Bergerac and Bordeaux
airports, Château de Sanse is well placed for discovering a region
famous for its fine wines and picturesque towns such as St Emilion.
This 17th century building has been restored to the highest
standards, to create a delightful hotel with a warm atmosphere.
With a private pool, this villa can
sleep four in two bedrooms. Montagnac is a high quality property,
set in a tranquil and verdant valley, within easy reach of Bergerac.
The interior is cosy and comfortable with a carefully designed open
plan layout, ideal for a family.
