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, and property prices
Brittany is very popular with foreigners due to its excellent road network and the variety of good value property particularly in the Finistère, despite property rising prices.