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Ile de Brehat a beautiful island in Brittany lying just two kilometres off the north coast, equidistant between the cross channel Brittany ports of Roscoff and Saint Malo.Car free and visit-able on foot or bicycle there is a host of thriving flaura and fauna amidst beautiful pink granite rocks to enjoy. The southern side of the island is lush and almost tropical in nature with gorgeous beaches, particularly at Greve du Guerzido, whilst the north is more meadowland.There is a tiny village on the Island of Brehat which has a year round population of just...

Sunday, February 27, 2011



Parc Aquanature Le Sterou deer park is a large area of over seventy hestares of woodland and meadow where up to one hundred and fourty deer and handsome stags are allowed to roam.Open from March to October, 11.00 to 19.00 daily, the entry fee for adults is around 9€ and 5.5€ for children.The park is a very natural setting for the deer to live and visitors are free to walk along the various trails and enjoy the Parc which is spread over six valleys through which the river Aer runs and feeds three lakes. There is also an aquarium to visit and the...

Thursday, February 24, 2011



Brittany sports and outdoor Leisure, our guide to sports and outdoor activities available for families and couples taking a holiday in Brittany.Golf in Brittany is well catered for with twenty seven golf courses throughout the region including some superb coastal greens. Ploemeur is a super coastal course near L’Orient, the Golf de Saint Laurent ranks amongst the top forty courses in France and the Saint Malo golf and country club is one of the latest additions.Wind surfing in Brittany is excellent as there is plenty of opportunity to find a bay...

Thursday, February 24, 2011



Scallop festival, Cotes d Armor, Brittany takes place in Erquy 9th to 10th April 2011.Brittany is arguable the very best region for fresh fish and seafood in France as the local fishermen have access to excellent fishing grounds which are fanned in the south by the warm waters of the gulf stream.The tradition of fishing and seafood is still very strong in Brittany and visitors to Brittany enjoy access to first class fishmongers who get regular deliveries of fresh fish. You can tell when the catch is arriving as there is often a queue outside and when...

Monday, January 24, 2011



Oceanopolis aquarium, Brest, Brittany is a spectacular attraction which is dedicated to diverse marinelife from around the ocean’s of the world.There are four principal zones. The Pavillon Tropical with 1700m3 of aquiariums where the water is never less than 20 degrees, highlights are glass lift through the shark area and the divers in the tank. The Pavillon Polaire where you discover the eco-systems of the Arctic and Antartic, don’t miss the seals and the feeding of the penguins. The Pavillon Tempere is devoted to temperate waters including...

Wednesday, December 29, 2010



St Malo, Brittany, France is a creperie haven as well as being one of the most popular ports of arrival in northern France.When researching for an article in the Daily Mail Jo Kessel discovered that there are creperies all over the place in Saint Malo. Children (and many adults actually) love the sweet versions and adults found the crème fraiche, spinach and onion savoury crepes were delicious.For many there is little time other than to enjoy an early morning croissant and a first coffee on French soil by the ramparts after the overnight...

Saturday, December 25, 2010



Brittany oyster speciality le Belon, Brittany, France, is one of the most prized oysters in all the world.The river Belon lies a few kilometres east of the historic fishing port of Concarneau in the Finistere region of southern Brittany. It is here that the Belon oyster or Ostra edulis more commonly known as the European flat got its name. The Belon oyster is native to Europe although nowadays it is farmed in Maine in Calafornia as the Americans love the sweet slightly metallic flavour. Overall the Belon oyster is considered superior.We have a lot of...

Saturday, December 25, 2010



Standing Stones of Carnac, Brittany, France are one of the wonders of the Stone Age and in terms of archaeological importance they are on a par with Stone Henge in England.Located near the seaside resort of Carnac in the Morbihan region in southern Brittany, France the standing stones attract large numbers of visitors from far and wide.As standing stones go the Carnac arrangement, also known as the megaliths of Carnac, is exceptional because of the sheer number of stones, their substantial size and the geometric arrangement which suggests that...

Saturday, December 25, 2010



Parc de Prehistoire, Malansac, Brittany is an enjoyable place to visit for adults and children alike. The children delight at the full-size dinosaur replicas dispersed around the 25,000m² park which include Stegasaurus and of course T rex. The adults tend to be more interested in the pre-history features which demonstrate how homo-erectus established themselves in Brittany, which is reconstructed here.Parc de Prehistoire, Malansac is open each day from 10.30 – 19.00, from May to October 2011, prices 11€ and 7€ concessions. The address is...

Sunday, December 12, 2010



Brittany attractions 2012, what to see in Brittany, where to visit in Brittany, our guide to help you make the best of your villa holiday in France. Including things for the family and children, food and drink, museums and galleries, theme parks and shopping.The Parc de Prehistoire at Malansac is great for families with young children, it features dinosaurs and early Breton man.The Parc Aquanature Le Sterou in Priziac is located just down the coast from Brittany and is beautiful, natural, deer park.Roscoff Exotic Garden is open from the beginning of...

Saturday, December 11, 2010



Trans Musical, Rennes, Brittany is on now until 12 December. It’s an annual event which is held at indoor concert halls across Rennes. It is a very well established festival with artists coming from all over the world to play. The music scene in the university city of Rennes is a lively one and this year Trans Musical finishes off with Mujuice and Stromae on the Sunday. Tonight is the big night with concerts on at Le 4 Bis with Trap, L’aire Libre with Stromae, La Cite Wu Lyf, Liberte l’Etage with Sudden death of stars, Parc Expo Hall 3...

Saturday, December 11, 2010



Brittany events for Brittany villa holidays 2011 along with a few which have still to run in 2010. Brittany has a lively cultural scene of which the locals are justifiably proud and which visitors are invited to join in. Here is the Brittany social calendar for 2011.Starting next week is the annual Trans Musical which takes place in the university town of Rennes and runs from the 8 to 12 December. It’s one of the best known musical events in France.The annual Scallop festival takes place in Erquy on the Cote d’Armor in Brittany in...

Friday, December 03, 2010



Crepes taste great on a holiday in our Brittany villas which are invariably within a short drive of a local crêperie.Crepes or pancakes as we tend to refer to them in the UK are very much a Breton speciality and bistro style restaurants specializing in crepes are to be found in abundance all over Brittany. In Brittany there are two major types, there are the sweet crepes and salted crepes and you have a whole meal of pancakes. The salted versions, known locally as crepes salees are eaten as starters and main course, they come stuffed a little bit like...

Monday, November 29, 2010



Relax on a Brittany villa holiday, by your own pool, on the beach or in one of the many charming villages along the coast of Brittany.A fine example of Breton tranquility is Moelan sur mer, where you can be sure that you will not be disturbed by raucous bars or restaurants, in Brittany everyone is there for a pleasant and relaxing holiday.The Herald recently reported of a coastal village in Brittany as being the ideal getaway, perfect for relaxing as well as fun for kids.There are beautiful, verdant coastal paths all around the Brittany coast, along...

Friday, November 26, 2010


 
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