Top towns and villages in Brittany
Here are just a few towns and villages that are worth adding to your itinerary.
Rennes is the region’s capital and a lively inland University town with a vibrant cultural scene.
Saint Malo on the north coast is a walled citadel with long stretches of beaches. The bustling town centre has some great little eateries that serve up freshly-caught seafood.
Slightly inland from Saint Malo, Dinan is another impressive mediaeval citadel on a river, and holds the official title of Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (Town of Art and History). You can walk along the ramparts and meander through the postcard-perfect timber-fronted buildings.
On the southern side of the Brittany peninsula, Pont-Aven is a scenic old mill town on the Aven river which is famous for its school of painters and known to be an artists’ haven – in fact you might recognise it from Gaugin’s paintings. Riverbanks, water mills and old stone buildings give the place a quaint and authentic feel.
Doelan harbour in Clohars-Carnoët is a picturesque hideaway near Lorient. It is a little fishing port with a lighthouse, breathtaking scenery and a coastal path that leads out to neighbouring villages.
Further down the south coast, Carnac is France’s answer to Stonehenge; megalithic stone formations stretch as far as the eye can see, surrounded in history and mystery.
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Le Domaine du Moulin
Refined manor with lots of character and sea view for rent. From its promontory in the middle of an area of two hectares, the Domaine du Moulin overlooks this legendary coast where earth and sea are melting into each other.
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Greens and Golf
High-end villa to rent with a heated pool. With its back to the hill, Greens and Golf offers a magnificent view of the peaceful Pays d'Auge countryside with marshlands and meadows stretching as far as the eye can see. Renovated in the style of Normandy timbered houses, this superbly decorated villa enjoys a spacious yet cosy living room and a majestic fireplace.
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La Villa sur l Ocean
La Villa sur l'Océan is situated in an outstanding location between Finistere and Cote d'Armor. This holiday villa for rent in Brittany is nestled in the moorlands on a headland near the ocean and the beaches and just a stone's throw from a charming little village.
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Sweet Normandy
This elegant villa in Normandy is packed with French style and charm. Set amid forests and meadows with long sandy beaches close by, it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge. Stay in and relax with friends in a cosy atmosphere or head out for fresh air and uplifting coastal walks.
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