Brittany - 76 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Brittany
Brittany is the farthest west of the regions of Metropolitan France. It is named after the historic and geographic region of Brittany
Types of Attractions in Brittany
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List of Attractions in Brittany
Le Phare du Petit Minou
Lighthouses
A beautiful lighthouse which was located at Plouzané, a Breton municipality of Finistère. Built-in the mid-nineteenth century, it was fully automated in the late 1980s. It was located on a rock advanced to sea on the northern coast of the Brest gully. One of the nice places to spend some beautiful time. This beautiful lighthouse was built in the early year of the nineteenth-century and later it was automated in the year 1980.
Ménez-Hom
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
A small and beautiful mountain which was located in Finistere. This place gives a panoramic view of this area and also Mysterious traces of stone walls have been found around the top of this mountain, but no one is quite sure from when they date. visitors have a choice of walks around the mountain or, for the more adventurous, paragliding, or micro-lighting rides. This place is associated with so many myths and also history says more about it.
Molène
Islands
Molene is an island which was very beautiful and is ideal for families with young children. It is on foot that you will stroll on the island over the 13 stages of a varied route. The community and only port are located to the east of the island. One of the nice area to wander and also you can enjoy the beauty of this area and The community and only port are located to the east of the island and the water is from the rainwater catchment.
Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Outdoors- Other
Perched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandy banks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West'. A Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Due to the significant tidal movements in this region, a large part of the bay is uncovered at low tide. There are two granitic islands in the bay: Tombelaine and the Mont-Saint-Michel. It is also home to several birds
A beautiful municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian antiquities to the Modern art period and make the museum one of the most important in France. The collection includes paintings created between the 14th and 20th centuries. One of the nice location which gives an idea about ancient art and other things.
Nantes-Brest canal
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Man-made Structures- Other
The Nantes–Brest canal is a French canal which links the two seaports of Nantes and Brest through inland Brittany. It was built in the early 19th century, and its total length as built was 385 km with 238 locks. This was the most ambitious canal project ever completed in France. One of the main sources of water in this area and also a tourist attraction too. The canal has been revived and ownership has been transferred from the State to Brittany Region, except for the short length in Pays de la
Océanopolis
Aquariums
Center for Scientific and Technical Exploration of the Sea located at the edge of the Brest harbor With 76 aquariums and pools containing 4 million liters of seawater and housing 10,000 animals. It offers knowledge about the marine environment to the public.
Oust
Lake/ River/ Ponds
One of the beautiful lakes which was located in the heart of Brittany which is one of the major water sources of the area. Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast. You can spend some beautiful time on the banks of this river by fishing and also by other activities. You will enjoy the calm and quietly flowing river and its surroundings.
Parc du Thabor
Botanical Gardens
A beautiful botanical garden which belongs to the Abbey Saint-Melaine situated on the highest hill in Rennes. The garden was established in the year 1868 and it contains 129 species of trees, including 34 conifer species, as well as 373 shrub species. It also consists of around 1500 specimens of Herbariums too.
Parc naturel régional d'Armorique
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
National Parks
This beautiful regional park which was created in 1969, was the second of its kind in France. Extending over 425 000 acres. It includes a wide variety of landscapes, settings, and activities that reflect the diversity of the beautiful environment. One of the nice trekking destinations and also there are chances of so many adventure activities too. It also has a vast variety of wildlife too.
Parlement de Bretagne
Iconic Buildings
The Palace of the Parliament of Brittany is a major work of the seventeenth century. Classified as a Historical Monument, it is also one of the main tourist sites of the city which unfortunately almost disappeared during a great fire in 1994. Now it was fully restored and now houses the court of appeal. It is open every day to the public. One of the beautiful and majestic buildings in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists here.
Pen Hir Point
Man-made Structures- Other
Cliffs
One of the tallest cliffs on the Brittany coast which is as tall as 70 metres high. There is also a Monument to the Bretons of Free France buit there. It was created in 1949-1951 by architect Jean-Baptiste Mathon and sculptor Victor-François Bazin.
Phare d'Eckmühl
Lighthouses
A majestic lighthouse that was inaugurated in the year 1897 located at the tip of Penmarc'h. This beautiful lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the entire Audierne Bay. Reaching the top takes climbing 307 steps, 227 stone steps followed by an iron staircase. It was open to the public all time.
Phare de Men Ruz
Lighthouses
A beautiful lighthouse which was located in Côtes-d'Armor, France which is still active and it is not open for the public. The structure is made up of Pink granite and is located in a prime location. It has a lot of history to say and is one of the most visited locations by tourists.
Place des Lices
Street Markets
Man-made Structures- Other
A 19th-century beautiful public square which was located in the city of Saint-Tropez, France. This place was lined with rows of hundred-year-old plane trees on the square's white sandy ground. One of the nice place to spend some leisure time and also there is a fountain located in the heart of this square. This place hosts a Provençal market every Tuesday and Saturday. Also, you can see so many artworks here.
Pointe de la Torche
Outdoors- Other
Surfing Spots
One of the best surfing spots in France offers a panoramic view of the sea and It is an officially recognized natural site and also a prehistoric settlement and burial site that is registered as a historic monument. There are so many interesting things to see around this place and it is a good place to relax your mind from the busy life. This place is accessible by a pedestrian path. It attracts many surfers, bodyboarders, kitesurfers, wind-surfers, wave skiers and land yachters, etc.
Pointe des Poulains
Outdoors- Other
Pointe des Poulains is a peninsula located in the municipality of Sauzon at the end northwest of Belle Île. At this place, the landscape surrenders to the magic of the ocean. There is also a harbor named harbor of the Palais, with the permanent agitation of the ocean in this site, which gives this place of violent currents that fascinate and frighten during storms. You can also enjoy the beach and can spend some beautiful time there.
Pointe du Grouin
Outdoors- Other
The westernmost tip of the Mont-Saint-Michel. One of the rocky headlands which lead to the sea and its beauty is truly impressing and also a footpath runs around the cliff face and there is a circular walk starting out from Cancale. One of the beautiful places to spend some nice time.
Pointe du Raz
Outdoors- Other
The Pointe du Raz is one of Nature’s masterpieces, a rugged headland jutting out into the turbulent waters of the Raz de Sein. It is the best-known natural attraction in Finistère with its high, heather-clad cliffs exposed to the elements. One of the beautiful places to see and also you can spend some beautiful time here.
Map of attractions in Brittany
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For more information about Brittany, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany_(administrative_region)