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Brittany is a firm favourite with British Tourists, thanks to its ideal location and spectacular coastline. Picturesque medieval towns, prehistoric standing stones, castles and chateaux all together create the magic of Brittany. Folklore abounds and Bretons have a closer affinity with the Celts in Britain than their fellow countrymen, although Brittany has been a part of France since 1532. Fine sandy beaches are to be found at Dinard and La Baule (the 2 most exclusive resorts) Perros-Guirac, Tregastel-plage, Douarnenez, Carnac,& La Trinite-Sur-Mer. FOOD RENNES is the capital of Brittany. Partly destroyed by a fire in 1720, which lasted a week and reduced half of the city to ashes. Now, the remaining ½ timbered 15th century houses form an attractive contrast with the nineteenth century Cathedrale St. - Pierre which took over 57 years to build. Other major towns: ST MALO: one time pirate
base, the views are superb from this fortified town. QUIBERON: A Spatown, enjoying
lovely beaches on its eastern side, where lies the 16km Quiberon peninsula,
where a stretch of dramatic coastal cliffs and beaches are only just joined
to the mainland. The west coast is called the Cote Sauvage (wild coast),
and although beautiful and dramatic, it is too dangerous for swimming.
Best beach is the Grande Plage on the protected side. VANNES: A charming town, unscathed since 1532, and the declaration of unity between France and Brittany, there is a medieval cathedral, wash houses and quaint buildings. The picturesque place Henri 1V, and the Cohue, once a medieval market hall, and now an exhibition centre, are both worth a visit. NANTES: Here it was that,
in 1598, the Edict of Nantes was signed by Henri !V, advocating religious
tolerance. In the ensuing centuries, Nantes has prospered, but manages
to retain its charm and tranquility. Cobbles streets surround its castle
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