About Brittany

Historically cut off from the rest of the mainland by dense, impenetrable forest, in an era when sea travel was all, Brittany (Bretagne in French) still stands with its back to the rest of the country, looking ocean-ward.

The sea crashing against the granite coast and scattered islands provides numerous nautical pursuits as well as prized mussels, sea bass, oysters and lobster – ideally accompanied by cider, Breton beer, and Muscadet wine from its former capital, Nantes (Naoned in Breton). Within its deep, mysterious interior, Brittany’s magical forests and wending rivers and canals are ideal for hiking, cycling, or punting lazily by boat.