City: Brittany
Top Things to do in Brittany
Top Hotels in Brittany
- 1. Grand Hotel des Bains
- 2. Le Grand Hotel des Thermes
- 3. Le Celtique Hotel & Spa
- 4. Villa Les Hydrangeas
- 5. Le Saint-Antoine Hotel & Spa, BW Premier Collection
- 6. Hotel Oceania Saint-Malo
- 7. Aparthotel Adagio & Spa Vannes
- 8. Kyriad Rennes Centre
- 9. Best Western Les Bains de Perros-Guirec Hotel et Spa
- 10. Hotel des Marins
What to do and see in Brittany, France: The Best Historic Sites
Brittany (/ˈbrɪtəni/; French: Bretagne [bʁətaɲ] ( listen); Breton: Breizh, pronounced [bʁɛjs] or [bʁɛχ]; Gallo: Bertaèyn, pronounced [bəʁtaɛɲ]) is a cultural region in the northwest of France, covering the western part of what was known as Armorica during the period of Roman occupation. It became an independent kingdom and then a duchy before being united with the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province governed as if it were a separate nation under the crown.
Restaurants in Brittany
1. Cathedrale Saint-Corentin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
This medieval Gothic cathedral is perhaps the city's most prominent architectural landmark.
Reviewed By Morvoren - Truro, United Kingdom
This cathedral is quite rightly a National Monument. Admission is free. The Gothic architecture is amazing outside and in. The interior is light and spacious and the ambiance is relaxed. It is worth doing a little research before your visit to get the most out of it, especially if you don't speak French.
2. Musee de Pont-Aven
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4.5 based on 413 reviews
Reviewed By Alroy13 - Ness Ziona, Israel
A wonderful vivid surprise, beautiful paintings from variety of painters. Nice “story behind” of Pont-Aven location and history. Short 30-40 minutes with lots of fascinating paintings. Worth a special trip to see it
3. Demeure de Corsaire
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4.5 based on 544 reviews
Reviewed By Leoserodio - Bristol, United Kingdom
St Malo is an incredible and charming city, very good for a stroll around and there is the Corsaire House to visit, the Fortress around the city to walk around and a ship to explore.
4. Musee Jacques Cartier
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
5. Chateau du Taureau
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4.5 based on 824 reviews
Reviewed By ianbU3084TD
It was great to walk around an experience the atmosphere of the Chateau, and an excellent guidebook is provided (in French and English)) that explains the history and features of the building. The boat trip to get to the Chateau only adds to the experience. Great views also of the Baie de Morlaix from the tower.
6. Maison dite de la duchesse Anne
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
The House known as ‘Duchess Anne’s House’ is a particularly well-preserved example of a lantern house, the lantern being the emblematic architectural principle of the town during the Renaissance. Visitors will find the house, with its covered interior courtyard sheltering a monumental fireplace and a spiral staircase of elaborately sculpted oak, which enables movement between the rooms in the front and rear of the house's three floors.
Reviewed By CarolienBAC - Leuven, Belgium
Really interesting visit to an architectural treasure built in 1530. This renaissance private house shows off the wealth of its owners and was literally built to impress visitors. The highlight of the architecture is no doubt the marvelous sculpted wooden staircase. The ticket is very cheap and a visit will cost you about half an hour to an hour. The friendly lady at the entrance was so kind to tell us more about the house and she pointed out lots of interesting details. Money well spent, if you ask me.
7. Les 7 calvaires monumentaux de Bretagne
8. Citadelle de Port-Louis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 427 reviews
Reviewed By 818caroleb - Greater London, United Kingdom
We made an unplanned visit to the Citadel today, as we were in Port Louis in the wind and rain.What a great find, an amazing architectural structure, renovated to an exceptional standard, but still retaining the atmosphere of a historic military base. The audio guide was available in English and very informative. The three museums were great added value, the main information boards also had English translations. The Life Boat exhibition was particularly interesting for any seafarers. Lots of interesting dark, damp creepy corners for youngsters to explore. Brilliant value at €8 per adult.
