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Vannes-Originally named Dariortum by the Romans.This is a picture of the Constables Tower,built in the 15th century.Probably reserved for Arthur of Richemont,the future Duke of Brittany.It was later used as a prison in the 18th century-Vannes
Pointe du Raz-Photo Gallery 2
See Saint Malo
Gustave Doré’s illustration of Camelot from “Idylls of the King”, 1868-Wikipedia See- Broceliande
Deserted beach in Brittany-see Lakes and Beaches
Palm trees in an exoticgarden near Roscoff .SeePhoto Gallery 2 © Minik29 | Dreamstime.com
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France is our closest neighbour,only 20 miles across the Channel,yet it is also a world apart.It is rich in Gallic tradition with its own art,fashion,architecture,culture and food.The contrasts are immense from the rugged Brittany coast to the opulence of St Tropez ,from the romance of Paris to skiing in the French Alps.
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It is difficult to resist Brittany’s charm and to not be captivated by this rugged land of history and legend. "©Guenter Zoufal | Dreamstime.com"
Knights of the Round Table-Broceliande
Brest-Oceanopolis-See Photo Gallery 2
The
Lighthouse of Eckmul built
in 1897.Over three hundred steps to the top. A 213 ft high lighthouse
found in the small village of Penmarch 18 miles southwest of
Quimper.Built in 1890 by the Marquise of Blocqueville, it can be seen
from nearly 50 miles away."©Bidouze Stéphane | Dreamstime.com"
St Caradec near Mur de Bretagne-As you arrive at St Caradec from the east watch out for the unusual church steeple as you approach the village;above is a picture of the town’s lake with its well kept gardens.See Places to Visit for more pictures.
Granite Coast,noted for its pink rock formations-Granite Coast
Incredible beach on Lac de Guerledan-Lakes and Beaches
Allee Couverte de Bot-Er-Mohed-Near Cleguerec lies a wide
dolmen,called the fairies cave or dwarves room.This was an ancient
burial chamber,one of the largest in Morbihan.-For more history and legend see-Broceliande
Guimiliau is famous as the reputed birth place of St Hervé, one of the most popular Breton saints.-Photo Gallery 2
The region possesses a
unique culture, where three languages are spoken, French, Breton -
western Brittany, and Gallo - eastern Brittany. The Breton
language is most similar to Welsh and Cornish ,it is said to be due to the influx of immigrants
from the south of Britain in the 5th–6th centuries.
Boat cemetery at Camaret sur Mer in Finistere,at the head of the Crozon peninsula.Camaret has a marina and also is home to the Tour Vauban, a historic fortification guarding the harbour which was built in the 17th century. All pictures unless indicated,taken with a Sony Cyber Shot DSC W5 Please respect the copyright of these photographs-brittanyfrance56@googlemail.com |
