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1 Brittany 2013 Press pack Press contact Maud Gicquel Tel. +33 (0)2 99 28 44 39 [email protected] www.facebook.com/brittanyfans Brittany Tourism 1, rue Raoul Ponchon 35069 Rennes Cedex, France Tel. +33 (0)2 99 28 44 30 - Fax +33 (0)2 99 28 44 40 Brittany Tourism l Press Pack Brittany 2013 3 Welcome to Brittany! Coast, country and character... Brittany is a breath of fresh air – and fresh sea air at that. Brittany lies just across the Channel on France’s northwestern peninsula, a ferry ride or a short flight away. With 1700 miles of coastline, you will have your pick of hidden coves, wide sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs. Fishermen bring home the catch of the day in their traditional stripy tops, lighthouses stand sentinel at strategic spots and sailing is second nature. Brittany’s countryside is dotted with perfectly preserved medieval towns and villages as well as blueshuttered cottages and traditional farmhouses. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of enchanted forests and picturesque waterways or the fascinating architecture and culture of Brittany’s towns. Brittany has a vibrant culture all of its own. A strong regional identity, its own language and Celtic heritage all combine to give you France but with a Breton twist! Food, drink and fun is all given the Breton stamp. Be Breizh! The unique Breton spirit is put down to being Breizh, the Breton word for Brittany. To be Breizh is to get to know the real Brittany and to discover its wonders; it’s an invitation to feel invigorated and transformed by Brittany’s energy. What are you waiting for? Go on, Be Breizh! Need to know www.brittanytourism.com www.familyfun-brittanytourism.com www.goforit-brittanytourism.com Contents www.whatson-brittanytourism.com www.wellness-brittanytourism.com www.golf-brittanytourism.com lWhat’s on in Brittany................................................................................................................................. 4-5 lGo for it in Brittany ........................................................................................................................................ 14 lFamily fun in Brittany ............................................................................................................................. 6-7 lGolf in Brittany ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 lCycle routes for bike lovers ..................................................................................................... 8-9 lCity Breaks ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16-17 lIn and out of the islands ................................................................................................................ 10-11 lHow to get to Brittany.......................................................................................................................... 18 lFood and drink in Brittany ........................................................................................................ 12-13 lMap..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 4 Brittany 2012: what’s on You could probably find a festival for every day of the year but here is just a selection of some of Brittany’s finest dates for the diary. Les Vieilles Charrues (‘Old Ploughs’) 18 to 21 July, Carhaix This multi-genre, multi-stage festival sets the scene for all kinds of music, and attracts numerous big names who perform for over 200,000 fans. The friendly, crazy atmosphere in the festival-goer packed fields is just amazing. In recent years the bill has featured the likes of Mika, Muse, Bruce Springsteen, Phoenix, Bob Dylan, Sting, Selah Sue, etc., and 2013 is looking just as good, with German band Rammstein already booked. To find out more www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr/2013 Festival de Cornouaille 23 to 28 July, Quimper Dedicated to the sheer richness and diversity of Breton culture, the Festival de Cornouaille is a cultural cornucopia, and even though it is now nearly ninety years old, this festival is still as youthful as ever. Concerts, all kinds of entertainment, competitions to determine the best bagadoù, or bagpipe players, bellTo find out more ringers and dancers...and the Great Sunday Parade where everyone dresses in traditional costume. That’s the Festival de Cornouaille. Today, the festival has become a horn of plenty into which the likes of Joan Baez, Césaria Évora and Simple Minds pour their music. Simply mind blowing! www.festival-cornouaille.com Astropolis August, Brest Every summer for nearly 20 years, there’s been a rave-olution in Brest. Astropolis brings together the ultimate in techno, for a festival that parties along at lightning speed. And since 2012, techno fever has also been filling the city during a winter edition, held in January. To find out more www.astropolis.org La Route du Rock August, St Malo Every August, pop is in the air around Saint-Malo. The Route du Rock is back, entirely dedicated to American and British rock bands and attracting around 15,000 festival-goers to the pirate city. Since 1993, and the concert by a group of illustrious unknowns from Oxford, AKA Radiohead, the Route du Rock has gone from strength to strength and has become somewhat of a benchmark when it comes to British and American pop and rock. To find out more www.laroutedurock.com 5 Les Tombées de la nuit July, Rennes A truly unique festival, Les Tombées de la Nuit (Nightfall) brings street art and performance into the spotlight and offers artists and inhabitants a chance to come face to face in some rather unexpected places. Every year, in early summer, surprise and wonderment take over in the streets of Rennes. To find out more www.lestombeesdelanuit.com Les Transmusicales December, Rennes A leading light of the modern music scene, every winter for the last 30 years, the Transmusicales in Rennes, has given us a taste of the musical trends of tomorrow. Groups come here in the hope of making their last ‘anonymous’ performance before receiving unanimous acclaim from the critics. Today, we’ve lost count of the number of legendary groups that have played in front of audiences that have since become their unconditional fans. Portishead, Ben Harper, and Nirvana in the nineties or, more recently, Kate Nash, The Do or the Ting Tings. To find out more www.lestrans.com What’s on in Brittany What is the Breton craic and how to find it! Brittany has a rich Celtic heritage so it should come as no surprise that the Bretons themselves are a social bunch. Good music, great company and eating and drinking are the cornerstones and there are a wealth of one-off festivals, concerts and venues to be discovered. The music scene in Brittany is recognised throughout France – yet it is still something of a secret in the UK. Festivals with huge headlining acts are a fraction of the price of their crossChannel counterparts and the atmosphere is electric. We’ve put everything together on one website to make seeking a slice of the Breton craic that bit easier. Use it to find out about local quirky cafes and bars, one-off cafe-concerts or the best places to go to sample local produce. To find out more www.whatson-brittanytourism.com 6 Family fun in Brittany The stuff family holidays are made of… As family destinations go, Brittany ticks all the boxes: easy to get to, an endless supply of things to do and lots family-friendly accommodation to choose from. Family holidays in Brittany are all about spending time together and having fun – enjoying the great outdoors, getting to know the locals and creating memories that will last long after you return home. Keeping kids entertained is easy: Brittany has it covered from aquariums to zoos. If you’re not building sandcastles or swimming in the sea, you might be visiting a local farm, flying through the trees on zip wires or gently cycling en famille along the canal towpath. The kids might want to try their hand at water sports – surfing or supping perhaps? If they are happier inland, there is a wealth of folklore and fairy tale to transport them to another world – perhaps that of King Arthur deep in the enchanted Brocéliande forest or maybe that of Astérix and Obélix... When it comes to choosing where to stay, there is family friendly accommodation to suit every budget. Brittany has almost 1000 campsites and you can choose from camping on the coast with water sports for all or relaxing in the countryside with an on-site pool and non-stop activities for the kids. Or for something a bit different, why not try a village de vacances? These purposebuilt resorts are great for families as there are activities programmed for all ages and you have the independence of being in your own apartment. As they are popular with French families, your children can benefit from an impromptu language lesson or two while they are there. Or you could check into one of Brittany’s family-run hotels and let others do the cooking and cleaning for a week or two... Eating out in a crêperie is inexpensive and a sure-fire hit with kids as they are sure to find something they like among the endless lists of fillings and local festivals embrace all ages so make sure you find out what’s on while you’re there. A website just for families To help you tailor-make your own summer holidays, Brittany Tourism has put together a one-stop website: www.familyfun-brittanytourism.com Bringing together family-friendly places to stay and things to do, it’s jam-packed full of ideas to keep everyone entertained. Plan the perfect family break with the online Travel Planner – make your selection as you explore the site and print off your Travel Planner before you go. To make things even easier, you can search by age range for things to do for the whole family from babies to teens. To find out more www.familyfun-brittanytourism.com 7 Get back to nature with the family in Brittany Go snorkelling with grey seals in northern Brittany! Experience the unspoilt world that lies beneath the waves… Designed for anyone aged seven or over, this the sea and snorkel gently towards the mammals, snorkelling trip gives you a chance to meet grey gliding through incredibly clear waters until suddenly seals in their natural habitat, on an exceptional, eco- we see their little heads pop up from below the waves. When they dive back down there’s no point in trying friendly sea safari! On board our diving-boat, a converted launch, to follow them: grey seals are champion swimmers skipper Dominique tells her crew-for-a-day about the and can hold their breath much longer than we can. dozen or so grey seals that live in the food-rich waters But that doesn’t mean we can’t watch them as they of the bay. As we draw close to the little islands, the wheel about under the surface! boat approaches the rocks slowly. Then it’s time for us 90 minutes of pure joy that you’ll never forget! to don our fins and complete this very special journey This Brittany experience can be yours, without disturbing the tranquil waters. from 50€ per person. Suitably dressed in neoprene and fins, we all slip into To find out more www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/brittany-experiences Gathering shellfish with the family on the Crozon peninsula Wide open spaces and as much sea air as you can handle! Could this even be better than rockpooling? Gathering shellfish on the Crozon peninsula is a great family activity - and you get to eat your spoils at the end! Hours are happily whiled away discovering all things weird and wonderful under the watchful expert eyes of Joël and Martine. Under rocks, in the sand or under water, you will discover a whole new, edible world beside the seaside. Try this Brittany experience, from 50€ per person. To find out more www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/brittany-experiences Bristol EV1 NORWAY 8 Barnstaple Bude DEVON Tiverton DORSET Okehampton Exeter Sidmouth JURASSIC C OA DARTMOOR Launceston Padstow CAMEL TRAIL CORNWALL Wadebridge EDEN PROJECT Land’s End London Wells Ilfracombe Dartmouth Dorchester CORFE CASTLE PORTSMOUTH NEWHAVEN POOLE ST WEYMOUTH TORBAY St Ives PLYMOUTH DIEPPE CHERBOURG Etretat BARNEVILLECARTERET LA MANCHE ENGLISH CHANNEL D-DAY B Carentan Portbail ROSCOFF Deauville Caen Lisieux GRANVILLE NORMANDIE Paimpol Saint Brieuc Vire SAINT-MALO Fréhel Le Mont-Saint-Michel Mortain Dinan Brest MONTS D’ARRÉE Carhaix Quimper LE HAVRE OUISTREHAM Bayeux Perros Guirec Morlaix CANA L DE E ACHES St-Lô JERSEY EV4 UKRAINE NA NTES À BREST Alençon Fougères BRETAGNE PARIS – MONT-SAINT-MICHEL PARIS Mur de Bretagne Rennes Pontivy LIAISON MANCHE OCÉAN Josselin Redon Lorient Vannes Nantes EV6 ROMANIA LOIRE A VELO L GA TU OR 1P EV Cycle routes for bike lovers The Velodyssee ® Vélodyssée® is France’s longest cycle route, starting in England and finishing in Spain! Not only is it France’s longest cycle route, Vélodyssée is also the N°1 route in Europe, taking you from Roscoff to Hendaye, and even going on into England or Spain if you want! 80% of the route consists of Voies Vertes (Green Ways), and in Brittany it follows a long stretch of the Nantes-Brest Canal, offering all sorts of unexpected encounters and interesting canal-side discoveries. Here in the heart of nature you will come across numerous locks, as well as towns like Pontivy and Josselin where you can drink in the local heritage that includes castles, churches, and the narrow streets in the old part of town. As far as Nantes the route is easy, safe and waymarked, with standard cycle-route signage. With the Petit Tour de Manche, England and Brittany are just a pedalpush away! This route connects Brittany with Normandy and the south of England, combining the joy of cycling with that of exploring seaside and countryside landscapes. It takes you to Saint-Malo, Mont-Saint-Michel and the very tip of the Cotentin peninsula before setting sail for the English coast, where you can cycle from Poole to Weymouth, covering 150 km of the Jurassic Coast before returning to Brittany via the island of Jersey. Find out more about these routes at www.cycle-west.com/fr and www.lavelodyssee.com 9 Cycling ‘en famille’ Welcome to Brittany’s Green Cycleways (Vélo Routes Voies Vertes)! To help you explore Brittany by bike, on foot or on horseback, Brittany has a network of 8 major cycleways and Green Ways extending over 1,000 km, for natureloving holidaymakers to enjoy. On towpaths, disused railway lines and country lanes you can explore the region almost effortlessly! Follow the rivers and canals, or admire the Gulf of Morbihan, or cross the Monts d’Arrée and the Montagnes Noires; there’s certainly no shortage of ideas for family expeditions. Find out more at www.brittanytourism.com/things-to-do/get-active/voies-vertes-or-green-ways Watch This Space: the 100th Tour de France is on its way! June 29th – July 21st, 2013 To celebrate its one hundredth anniversary, the Tour de France will be travelling through Brittany again, this time visiting Fougères and St Malo. Find out more at www.letour.fr/le-tour/2013/fr Around Brittany on an electric bike If you don’t quite feel up to tackling the Tour de France, you can always enjoy visiting northern Brittany’s Côte de Granit Rose (Pink Granite Coast) in comfort – on an electrically assisted bike! For just 5 euros an hour you can cycle through Trébeurden and Perros-Guirec to your heart’s content, before getting your feet back on the ground in Ploumanac’h and taking a stroll along the Sentier des Douaniers coastal path (the Custom Officer’s Footpath), where you will see the legendary pink rock formations with their curious names – ‘Napoleon’s Hat’, ‘the Witch’, and even ‘the Bottle’! Find out more on www.bretagne-cotedegranitrose.com/Que-voir-Que-faire/Velek-tro 10 In and out of the islands Sail to Houat island on board a traditional sailing ship Set sail on a heritage sailing ship with Jérôme Ever dreamed of sailing across the Gulf of Morbihan on board a traditional sailing ship, listening to the wind in the rigging and the waves beating against the hull? Take a trip on the Krog E Barz and, under Jérôme’s watchful eye, you might even get a chance to take the helm! With its green-edged white hull and three majestic sails, you won’t be able to miss the Krog E Barz waiting for you in the harbour at Port Navalo, in southern Brittany. A small group of us climb aboard the traditional vessel for a trip to the Isle of Houat, accompanied by Olivier, the ship’s captain, and its owner Jérôme. The adventure begins the minute we leave the harbour. Olivier and Jérôme ask us sailors-for-a-day to help sail the ship, and Jérôme tells us how to hoist the jib and mainsail. Once we’re safely out at sea, he makes some coffee, and then takes advantage of this quiet interlude to teach his guests how to read a nautical chart. Towards the end of the morning Houat comes into view, with its church and little white houses, seemingly perched right on the edge of the cliff. We have four hours to explore the island and its beaches, before heading for home on a return journey that promises more sailing practice - plus a good helping of sunbathing on deck! Find out more about this and other Brittany water-based experiences at www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/brittany-experiences Brittany Experiences: get to know the real Brittany Brittany Experiences are a hand-picked selection of extra special things to do in Brittany. Each one is organised by a local so you get to see Brittany through their eyes and it might last a day, a morning or an afternoon. Brittany Experiences can be booked through www.brittanytourism.com and prices vary from 5€ to 104€ per person – a brilliant and inexpensive way to make your holiday unforgettable... To find out more www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/brittany-experiences 11 Recharge your batteries on the islands of Brittany The Isle of Batz Setting sail for the Isle of Batz…This delightful island is best explored on foot, walking its fabulous coastal paths. The Isle of Batz makes its living from fishing, market gardening and tourism, and visitors love its mild climate and magnificent tropical gardens. Brittany Spa Hotel, Roscoff Well-being in a delightful 18th century manor-house… It feels so good to relax on the designer loungers beside the heated pool with its deep blue waters, or to grab a bit of ‘me’ time by booking a treatment or a massage in one the hotel’s treatment rooms. An elegant location, where charm and refinement reign supreme. To find out more www.hotel-brittany.com Belle-Ile-en-Mer Stopover on Belle-Ile-en-Mer…This is the largest of Brittany’s many islands, and truly deserves its name, which means Beautiful-Island-in-the-Sea. From quiet beaches to spectacular cliffs, colourful little ports to lush green countryside, this island offers a rich mosaic of landscapes, to whose charms even the famous actress Sarah Bernhardt was not immune! Hôtel La Désirade Welcome to La Désirade – an unspoilt, welcoming location, where soft colours, velvety-smooth wood panelling and elegant decor create a warm, infinitely soothing atmosphere. This delightful character hotel offers a welcome opportunity to unwind in its relaxing wellness centre complete with open-air jacuzzi, steam-room, sauna with country views, gym, etc. It is completely surrounded by nature, whose wild, unspoilt beauty cannot fail to take you back to simple basics. To find out more www.hotel-la-desirade.com Wellness in Brittany Brittany, with its iodised sea air and invigorating climate, is the destination of choice for wellness. The region is the birthplace of thalassotherapy, or seawater therapy, and is home to several wellrespected spas. For a health-giving, feel-good holiday, combine a short break in a thalasso with Brittany’s healthy diet of freshly caught seafood and add in a selection of beauty treatments for the finishing touch. Bliss... Brittany Tourism’s wellness website contains essential information for planning a wellbeing break in Brittany from a list of places to go to useful vocabulary and treatment ideas. To find out more www.wellness-brittanytourism.com 12 Food and drink in Brittany From crêpes to crustaceans, savour the foodie delights of Brittany Brittany: the home of pancakes, seafood and cider. Not to mention butter, biscuits and beer. Oh, and andouille sausage. And extra-special strawberries from Plougastel... You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in Brittany. Crêpes and galettes are served oozing with every imaginable sweet or savoury filling while sky-high seafood platters combine oysters from Cancale, mussels from the Baie de Mont Saint-Michel, scallops from St-Brieuc and lobster off the Finistère coast. Look out for the sweet, buttery delight that is kouign amann or shortbread-like biscuits called galettes. Salted butter caramel is another Brittany special – get it homemade on a crepe, in a jar ready to spread on whatever you have to hand or wrapped up as a sweetie. The andouille de Gueméné is another Breton speciality – a strong flavoured chitterling sausage that can be served in all sorts of guises. Another Breton tradition is the galette-saucisse: a Breton sausage wrapped in a piping hot savoury pancake – yum! To wash it all down, Brittany does a fine line in local breweries that produce Belgian-style beers from microbreweries dotted around the region. Alternatively, artisan farmhouse cider is readily served in crêperies as the ideal accompaniment to your crêpe or in local bars as a light, refreshing tipple. For such a foodie region, it should come as no surprise that there is a wealth of quirky, but more importantly, tasty foodie festivals. Take your pick from the selection below. A date for the diary Plan your trip to coincide with one of Brittany’s weird and wonderful foodie festivals! lWhat better place to celebrate the humble pancake than Brittany? The Fête de la Crêpe takes place in Gourin every year and this year runs from 27-28 July 2013. l Oysters aren’t just for special occasions in Brittany and there are two main oyster festivals: one in StCast-le-Guildo in June and one in Locmariaquer in August. lSurely the best place to sample the local speciality tripe sausage, andouille, is at the Fête de l’Andouille, the sausage festival in Guémenésur-Scorff in August 2013. lDid you know that Brittany is also famous for its strawberries? Well, those from Plougastel anyway. See for yourself during the Fête de la Fraise in August 2013 in Plougastel itself. To find out more Fête de la Coquille St-Jacques, or the scallop festival, takes place every year in one of Brittany’s three main scallop-fishing ports. This year it is at Loguivy de la Mer from 27-28 April 2013. lThe www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/art-de-vivre/10-great-ideas-for-eating-out 13 Great ideas for gourmets Shopping list 100% ‘Made in Breizh’ From textiles to biscuits and beverages, while you’re in Brittany why not buy Breton? From textiles to biscuits and beverages, while you’re in Brittany why not buy Breton? Renowned brands like Armor Lux have been around for decades (www. armorlux.com) whilst others are just beginning to make a name for themselves, such as the little Breton headdress-wearing ‘Bigoudène’ created by A l’aise Breizh (www.alaisebreizh.com) for example. And whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer something more savoury, there are delicious flavours to be found at the Pont-Aven biscuit factory (www.biscuiteriedepontaven.fr) and Belle-Ile’s canning factory (www.labelliloise.fr), etc. Find out more at www.armorlux.com, www.alaisebreizh.com, www.biscuiteriedepontaven.fr & www.labelliloise.fr) Looking for something out of the ordinary? Try Olivier Roellinger’s special spices. Olivier Roellinger is a top Michelin-starred French chef with a passion for spices that he loves to share, not just in his cooking but also in his spice shops in Cancale Find out more at www.epices-roellinger.com Go for a drink in a local café When it comes to prizes for hospitality, Brittany wins the top gongs! Wherever you are, you’ll find plenty of places to party in the evening. If you want a really ‘local’ experience, get along to one of the 28 Cafés de pays®, where you can enjoy a lively evening, in keeping with the local custom, over a drink. As the Bretons say: ‘Yec’hed mat!’ – that’s ‘Cheers’ to you and me! Find out more at www.whatson-brittanytourism.com and St Malo. Roellinger uses all sorts of spices, peppers, pimentos and vanillas to tell us stories of the adventures and dreams that have so inspired his cooking. 14 Go for it in Brittany Let Brittany inspire you to have an active break and feel great about yourself. With its miles of coastline and open countryside, Brittany is a great place for getting active – or maybe even to turn your hand to something new. Whether it is on water, feet firmly on the ground or up in the air, why not go for it in Brittany and get active? Brittany’s beaches are the perfect playground for water sports: have a surfing lesson, try supping (or stand-up paddle to the uninitiated!) or perhaps go on a daytrip in sea kayaks. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry land, explore Brittany’s beautiful countryside by mountain bike; trails criss-cross forests and farmland to offer blood-pumping rides for all levels. Or perhaps you might want to put your mental and physical agility to the test and try climbing or Go for it and let the adventure begin at www.goforit-brittanytourism.com Paragliding in Brittany A wing, an engine and that’s all ! A paramotor is the easiest way to fly. It can take off and land anywhere. Economical, light weight, easy to fold away, taking up little space, it can be moved around easily to prepare for immediate take-off. At a height of 330 metres, the Ménez-Hom towers over the Bays of Brest and Douarnenez. Always windswept, this is the best spot imaginable for gliding sharply upwards over Brittany’s beaches and inland terrain. Don’t miss a speck of it while you’re up there - the picture-postcard view is breathtakingly beautiful. To find out more www.goforit-brittanytourism.com simply get back to nature by taking to Brittany’s endless bridleways on horseback. For a bird’s-eye view, experience utter serenity with a paraglider or the ultimate in exhilaration with a parachute jump... Brittany’s website dedicated to getting you out in the great outdoors offers plenty of inspiration for shaking up your holiday. 15 Golf in Brittany Brittany’s golf courses are something of an undiscovered secret and the region’s uncrowded greens offer great golf and great value. Spectacular links make for an unforgettable golfing experience and the Breton take on the 19th hole along with the warm Breton welcome set Brittany’s golf apart. Easily accessible by ferry, simply put your clubs in the car and arrive fresh and ready for a round of golf followed by fine Breton dining in the clubhouse. Take your pick from courses that will challenge your handicap or provide a gentle introduction if you’re taking your first ever swing on the golf course. Once you’ve worked up an appetite after a day’s golf, indulge in Brittany’s fresh-from-the-sea shellfish or a hearty regional speciality, relax and enjoy your golfing holiday... For a guide to Brittany’s best golf courses and how to make the most of the Breton 19th hole, visit www.golf-brittanytourism.com Rise to the challenge Allianz Open de Bretagne 5-8 September 2013 Golf de Pléneuf-Val-André, Côtes-d’Armor Get all the thrill of the fairway when Pléneuf Val André plays host to the ALLIANZ Open de Bretagne from 5-8 September 2013 as part of the European Challenge Tour. To find out more www.golf-brittanytourism.com 16 City Breaks in Brittany Rennes, Brittany’s capital, is a super short break destination. Fly to Rennes for a short break in France. Brittany’s capital city has plenty to entertain and amuse: great restaurants, excellent shopping and fascinating culture. A brilliant destination for foodies, Rennes’ Saturday morning market is one of France’s finest. A capital capital Brittany’s capital, Rennes, is a fascinating mix of eclectic architecture, grand squares and glorious gardens. It’s easy to find yourself a budget city-centre base and then the city’s your oyster. Crêpes with a twist There are so many good restaurants in Rennes but given that the Breton national dish is the humble crêpe, why not see it in a different light in the Crêperie SaintGeorges? Here, all the pancakes are named after famous Georges – whether it’s Michael, Clooney or Brassens! Food and culture Rennes has all the ingredients for a short break – and a foodie one at that! A city break in the Breton capital is a great way to see a different side to Brittany. French market Rennes’ Saturday morning market is a treat for the senses. As one of France’s biggest fresh produce market, the Place des Lices is alive with chatter and folk as local farmers and market gardeners come to see their produce. Heavenly. Culture vultures As a university town, it’s no surprise that Rennes’ artistic and cultural calendar is fantastic. Look out for Les Tombées de la Nuit, or ‘nightfall’, festival in July; a melting pot of creative expression with street performance, shows and recitals throughout the city. In winter, Les Transmusicales comes to town and tomorrow’s bigname artists line up to test the waters in Rennes. It’s THE music festival for those in the know... A new kind of guided tour Meet the ‘Greeters’! We all know how much the people of Brittany like to share their love for their region, and now visitors looking for a new take on the traditional guided tour can get to know Brest or Rennes in the company of local inhabitants keen to show them their city as they see it. It’s an approach based on hospitality and an exchange of views, and the ‘greeters’ come from all sorts of places and walks of life, but the one thing they share is their passion for a town that is either their place of birth or a place they couldn’t help falling in love with. To find out more Greeters in Brest, at www.brest-metropole-tourisme.fr/fr/greeters Greeters in Rennes, at www.rennes-greeters.com 17 Head to Quimper, the cultural capital of Brittany for a short break in northern France. The lively town of Quimper is steeped in Breton history and is known as Brittany’s cultural capital. Quimper is also a gateway to the surrounding coast and Gauguin country. 100% Breton Brittany’s strong regional identity can be seen wherever you go from dual-language road signs (in Breton and French) to traditional dress. Celebrate all things Breton during the Festival de Cornouaille held every July in Quimper. Unforgettable. Glorious landscapes To experience some of Brittany’s wild and dramatic coastline for yourself, head west to the Pointe du Raz (pronounced ‘ra’) peninsula. Here, at mainland France’s second most westerly point, lighthouses punctuate the view out into the Atlantic. Take in the fishing port of Douarnenez on your way back and the exceptionally pretty village of Locronan. A painter’s paradise East from Quimper, you have Benodet’s renowned beaches and the charming fishing port of Concarneau with its walled town. Further east again, you are in Gauguin country. The painter set up his school in picturesque Pont-Aven – which is also famous for its delicious buttery biscuits! Get back on track During your weekend break in Quimper, you can’t help but adopt the relaxed way of life and appreciate the injection of vibrant Breton culture. A great destination for taking some time out and remembering what life is all about. Rennes, Brest & Quimper by plane, train or ferry l Direct flights from London, Southampton, Nothingham East Midlands, Exeter, Leeds-Bradford, Cork, & Dublin to Quimper, Brest, Dinard and/or Rennes with Ryanair, CityJet, BA Cityflyer and FlyBe. l From London to Rennes, Brest, Quimper and other cities (via Paris or Lille) by Eurostar and TGV. l Cross-Channel ferry from Portsmouth, Plymouth, Poole, Weymouth, Cork and Rosslare to St-Malo and Roscoff with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and Irish Ferries. 18 Getting to Brittany Easy access by plane or ferry from the UK and Ireland Direct routes from the UK to Brittany By plane From To BirminghamBrest East Midlands Dinard ExeterRennes GuernseyDinard Leeds Bradford Dinard London City Nantes, Brest London City Quimper London Gatwick Nantes London Stansted Dinard Manchester Brest, Nantes, Rennes Southampton Brest, Rennes Airline To find out more Flybe www.flybe.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Flybe www.flybe.com Aurigny www.aurigny.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Cityjet www.cityjet.com British Airways www.ba.com Easyjet www.easyjet.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Flybe www.flybe.com Flybe www.flybe.com By ferry From Plymouth Poole Portsmouth Weymouth To Roscoff St-Malo St-Malo St-Malo Ferry operator Brittany Ferries Condor Ferries Brittany Ferries Condor Ferries To find out more www.brittanyferries.com www.condorferries.co.uk www.brittanyferries.com www.condorferries.co.uk Direct routes from Ireland to Brittany By plane From To Cork Rennes DublinNantes Dublin Rennes ShannonNantes Shannon Rennes Airline To find out more Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Aer Lingus www.aerlingus.com Ryanair www.ryanair.com Aer Linguswww.aerlingus.com By ferry From Cork Rosslare To Roscoff Roscoff Ferry operator Brittany Ferries Irish Ferries To find out more www.brittanyferries.com www.irishferries.com T CÔ E DE É S L S e E G L'Ile aux moines T v ré n Pe t an c es r n ug na lo vé P c ne ig u ég Tr - 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