France’s Celtic Soul by the Sea

Stone villages, salt air, and stories passed down for centuries

A Beacon of Brittany: Le Conquet's Timeless Lighthouse - Shutterstock

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Set in the rugged northwest corner of France, Brittany is a land full of mystery, culture, and natural beauty. Just three to four hours by train or car from Paris, this region offers a dramatic change of scenery—from the buzz of the capital to a world of windswept coastlines, ancient villages, and rich Celtic heritage. Unlike many other parts of France, Brittany has kept its own identity over the centuries, including its own language (Breton), folk traditions, and even festivals where bagpipes and traditional dress still take centre stage.

Once an independent duchy, Brittany was joined to France in the 16th century, but it has always marched to the beat of its own drum. The region is famous for crêpes and cider, granite towns with medieval charm, and wild Atlantic landscapes that inspired legends of King Arthur and the sea. Visitors can wander the medieval streets of Dinan, explore the walled island town of Concarneau, hike the windswept cliffs of Pointe du Raz, or relax in storybook villages like Locronan. Whether you’re after history, hiking, art, or just a good meal with a view, Brittany is a unique part of France that leaves a lasting impression.

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France’s Celtic Soul by the Sea - From dramatic coastlines and Celtic villages to peaceful rivers, craggy headlands, and lively Breton towns, Brittany offers something for every kind of traveller. Whether you're drawn to ancient legends, seafood feasts, or scenic hiking trails, this rugged region of northwestern France is full of surprises:-

• Dinan Old Town – Dinan, Côtes-d’Armor

• Château de Dinan – Dinan, Côtes-d’Armor

• Port of Dinan – Dinan, Côtes-d’Armor

• Quimper Cathedral (Saint-Corentin) – Quimper, Finistère

• Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper – Quimper, Finistère

• Locronan Village – Near Quimper, Finistère

• Pointe du Raz – Cap Sizun, Finistère

• Huelgoat Forest – Huelgoat, Finistère

• Concarneau Ville Close – Concarneau, Finistère

• Ploumanac’h & the Pink Granite Coast – Côtes-d’Armor
  

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