Brittany’s Best Festivals

Brittany is home to many of France’s biggest and best-known festivals and celebrations. Take your pick from rock, jazz, opera, food, boats, Celtic music, literature, photography or traditional cultural events. There is sure to be something to suit everyone’s mood and taste.

Brittany In Brushstrokes

For centuries, artists have been drawn to Brittany in an attempt to capture the beauty of its landscapes and unique quality of light.

Brittany in a Glass

Here are some of the distinctive local drinks that you really must try in any visit to Brittany.

Tastes of Brittany

Some distinctive local delicacies from Brittany, France. Food that will give you a culinary taste of Brittany.

Celebrating Mardi-Gras in Brittany

A quick overview of the festival known as Mardi Gras in Brittany; an event still popularly celebrated in this part of France.

The Thousand and One Nights of Brittany

Brittany is often described as a land of myths and legends; a place where the distinction between the natural and the supernatural did not really exist until the last century. Much has been written about the legends and old folktales of Brittany but how was this rich vein of folklore mined?

Cheese and Wine of Brittany

Although not a region of France traditionally associated with cheese and wine, Brittany’s offerings are sure to surprise and delight.

Bed and Breakfast in Brittany

Once, the main item of furniture found in the dwellings of rural Brittany was the closed bed or lit clos. The multi-function statement piece of its day.

Bread and Butter in Brittany

A feast for the senses – the breads and butter of Brittany.

Christmas Traditions of Yesteryears Brittany

A brief glimpse into some Christmas traditions from the Brittany of yesteryear.