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About the region

Situated in the north-west of France, Brittany or Bretagne as it is called in French is surrounded by the sea. It consists of four departments: Côtes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan and Finistère. It’s a great maritime region with an oceanic climate which means warm, and mild temperatures. The main language is French but you can also hear some traditional Celtic Breton spoken.

Love the sea, love Bretagne

Well known for its harbours and islands, Bretagne has 2000 years of history, with corsairs, pirates, and Gallic tribesmen. It’s the perfect place for people who love the sea. The cultural heritage of Bretagne is the second most important in France, with a vast amount of different monuments and castles to visit. Bretagne attracts more and more people every year as an escape to city life, and to breathe in the fresh, healthy air.

Getting there

Brittany can easily be reached by car or train (TGV) from Paris and by plane thanks to the airport in Nantes (Loire Valley).
From Paris, you can reach :
-  Rennes by car in about 3 hours (distance : 350 km) and in 2,5 hours by train (TGV).
-  Vannes by car in about  5 hours (distance : 465 km) and in 3 hours by train (TGV).
-  Brest by car in about  6,5 hours (distance : 600 km) and in 4,5 hours by train (TGV).