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Sightseeing in Brittany - top tips

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Here is our own list of Brittany sightseeing tips you really shouldn't miss.

1) Forét de Paimpont

The largest forest in Brittany 28Km southwest of Rennes, romantic and fairytale like and full of stories of Merlin, Viviane the fairy and Lancelot

2) Fougères

48km north east of Rennes with its incredible Château dating from the middle ages.

3) Îles de Brehat

4) Dinan

5) Ploumanac'h

In the Côtes-d'Armor with bizarre rock formations, great if you like walks along rugged coastline.

6) Les Sept Îles

The islands as far as Ile aux Moines are a nature protection zone and not accessible by visitors since over 10,000 seabirds nest there every year. The islands can be seen from boat trips that leave from Perros-Guirec and Trestarou Beach.

7) Saint-Malo

8) Vannes

9) Île d'Ouessant

A boat trip to this wave beaten island from Brest is a great experience. Bicycles can be hired on the 7 x 4km island. The journey from Brest takes between two and three hours.

10) Belle-Île

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