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The Regions of Brittany

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Brittany has a population of 2.8 million, covers and area of 27 500 km² and is famous for:

• Breton costume – women’s tall lace headdresses at fest-noz (night-time dance and music festivals)
• Seafood – Belon oysters, lobster and scallops
• Celtic heritage - the megaliths, dolmens and menhirs in Carnac divided into four regions.

Read about the different regions below and see a map of Brittany too.

Tip: Check out our sightseeing top tips list for Brittany. top tips


Côtes-d'Armor

  • Northern rugged coastline with steep cliffs - dotted with quaint, medieval towns

  • Ancient ramparts and cobbled streets in the river port of Dinan

  • Fans of Breton music head for St Brieuc in September for the music festival. more...

Finistère

  • Visit Océanopolis in Brest and the windy Ile d’Ouessant

  • Attractive ferry port of Roscoff benefits from sandy beaches and is close to the Ile de Batz

  • Quimper is famous for its pottery and fine gothic cathedral. more...

Ille-et-Vilaine

  • Dramatic ramparts and colourful pavement cafés in St Malo

  • Regional capital, Rennes has an elegant old quarter with a huge Saturday market

  • Superb oysters from Cancale and excellent golf in Dinard. more...

Morbihan

  • "Little sea" in Breton the southern coast is mild, warmed by the Gulf Stream

  • Medieval Vannes is famous for its interesting toy museum and butterfly house

  • River port Auray with its narrow alleys has weekly Breton songs performances in summer. more...

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