Region of Brittany

The region of Brittany is located on the western tip of France jutting into the Atlantic. Its isolation from the rest of Spain has helped it retain much of their culture, language and traditions. Known to the Celts as Armorica or the land of the sea, Brittany has a coastline of about 1100-km dotted with lighthouses, rocky coves and megaliths rising from the sea. The magnificent beaches, modern seaside resorts, fishing ports make the region a great attraction and is overcrowded by tourists in summer. The southern coast is calmer with milder climate and less crowded beaches.

Away from the coasts you'll find countryside of rich pastures and moors broken by little rivers and scattered with forests and charming villages. Dinan, Vannes and the capital Rennes still have medieval quarters with ruined castles, markets, farms, shops, and restaurants. The western region is where the culture remains most evident. Quimper, and in the Pays Bigouden, traditional costumes and Celtic music are still a genuine part of the Breton lifestyle. Women dress in traditional costumes with the typical Breton lace headdress called "coiffe". With the excepting of Rennes, all the principal large cities are on the coast. The principal economic resources are agriculture, fishing, tourism and commerce through the shipyards.

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