Brittany Travel Guide
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Wherever you wander in Brittany—along jagged coastal cliffs, through cobbled seaport streets, into burnished-oak cider pubs—you'll hear the primal pulse of Celtic music. Made up of bagpipes, drums, and the thin, haunting filigree of a tin whistle, these folkloric notes tell you that you are in the land of the Bretons, where Celtic bloodlines run as deep as a druid's roots into the rocky, sea-swept soil.
Brittany Hotels
Outside the main cities (Rennes and Nantes), Brittany has plenty of small, appealing family-run hotels that cater to seasonal visitors. Note that many close...read more
Brittany Restaurants
Find the best Brittany restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Brittany
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Brittany
- Special deal: 3-Star Campanile Rennes Atalante Fr $61+/Nt Expedia
- 4-Star Novotel Rennes Alma Fr $131+/Nt Save with Hotels.com, $11/night less
- Small budget: Book Novotel Rennes Alma 3 Nts in Aug Fr $111+/Nt — $111 Expedia
- 4-Star Mercure Rennes Centre Parlement Fr $129+/Nt — $129 Save with Hotels.com, $102/night less
- Novotel Nantes Centre Bord de Loire in Aug: $110 & Up — $110 Expedia
Brittany Experiences
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Waterworld: Will you prefer the coastal drama of the Granite Coast, with its crazy-shape outcrops, or the rippling waters of the Bay of Morbihan... Read more
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Brittany is a land of the sea. Bounded on two of its three sides by water, it's a veritable trove of fish and shellfish. These aquatic delights... Read more
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Surrounded by some of Brittany's most beautiful countryside, Pont-Aven was a natural to become a "cité des artistes" in the heady days... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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