The ‘Combat of the Thirty’ – A medieval Breton event that was certainly one of its kind… Hollywood could not have dreamt it up – 30 knights on opposing sides were to fight each other to the death in medieval France by arrangement between the two leaders of the rival factions. This part of the
The Rance Tidal Power Station in Brittany was built in 1966 and was the first power station of its kind ever to be constructed in the world. Even today it is the second biggest tidal power station worldwide. Situated in the estuary of the River Rance between the towns of St. Malo and Dinard, the
Brittany’s Villa St. Tremeur – A rock star-like pad in the most traditional of settings. When one thinks of the highly traditional lands of Brittany, the word ‘modern’ does not immediately spring to mind. If however your holiday aspirations this year revolve around visiting a place of timeless and enduring character, where locals and visitors
From Corsairs to antiques – Why St Malo is well worthy of a visit! One of the many ferry routes from France to the UK leaves from the port of St Malo in Brittany and this can give the traveller some time to investigate this exquisite little French town, and it’s worth investigating as well!
Sainte Nazaire is a town on the north side of the Loire estuary in Brittany and is widely considered as being one of the most important French towns in the history of World War II. During the Second World War the Royal Navy and British commandos took part in a raid on German fortifications here. The raid
Brittany and its brilliant love-affair with music festivals! Music festivals in Brittany take place throughout the year, in fact there is rarely a weekend in the province when some kind of musical event is not livening up the crisp and clear Breton air. Les Hiverautes festival 2013 Ensuring springtime on Brittany gets off to a rocking
The incredibly picturesque island of Belle-Ile-En-Mer that is cloaked in mystery and surprise lies 15 kilometres off the French mainland at Brittany. Here we list why you should take a daytrip to Belle-Ile-En-Mer. This popular French island has a total of 60 beaches and due to the ocean currents that sweep past the island, has
St Malo, Rennes and Brest – Three great Breton cities. With its many great megalithic monuments scattered across the peninsula, elaborately carved sculptures found at crossroads in the villages and small towns and magnificent manors and chateaus meticulously positioned overlooked a wild, ragged and exhilaratingly liberating coastline, it is not difficult to gauge why Brittany is
Yippee for Yaouank – One of Brittany’s best-loved festivals! From the 1st until the 15th of November 2012, the Yaouank Festival will be taking place in Rennes, one of Brittany’s most popular and anticipated musical events. The word ‘Yaouank’ means ‘young’ in Breton, a patent clue to what this music festival is all about. This remarkable
With the weather still pleasantly warm but not stiflingly hot, a lack of crowds but without being deathly quiet, and with pretty shades of red, orange, yellow and brown beginning to dominate the landscape, autumn can be a great time to travel and experience new sites and smells. If you prefer to take your holiday
