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Brittany Holiday Guide

Situated along a rugged coast, the region of Brittany is dotted with small islands of old towns and cobbled streets. Brittany still embraces its Celtic customs, celebrations and costumes. Wander through the towns of Rennes, Dinan and Saint Malo and explore the coastline which teems with fishing villages and resorts or visit the walled city of St. Malo that bursts with cafes, restaurants and shops.

To experience home like comfort and the freedom to do your own thing, it is advisable to book a vacation rental home in Brittany. You can choose from a range of options including villas, chalets, seaside bungalows, apartments, country houses, farmhouses and Breton cottages.

Sightseeing in Brittany

• Medieval town of Dinan
  Situated along a hill and overlooking the River Rance, Dinan is definitely one of most charming walled towns. Marvel at the overhanging houses as you meander through the cobbled streets of this walled town.
• Erquy
  This small sea side resort and fishing port is an ideal spot to spend your day lazing around the beaches and soaking up the sun. A visit to the port is a must to watch the Erquy’s 60 scallop boats return from their fishing trip.
• Rennes
  Capital of Brittany, Rennes is a melting pot of history, art and culture. It is known to play host to a variety of cinematic and performance festivals. Get an insight of the bygone era through a visit to the medieval buildings at Ste-Anne, rue de la Psalette and rue St-Georges. 
• St. Malo
  This quaint walled city offers some of the most scenic views from its magnificent rampart and is a shopper’s paradise with its range of boutiques, cafes and restaurants. However, a visit to St. Malo is incomplete without a visit to the Grand Aquarium which features a huge wraparound tank which gives an impression of standing amid a host of swirling fish including sharks.

Dining in Brittany

Seafood is definitely quite popular in Brittany and along the coast you will come across numerous seafood restaurants serving shellfish, sea bass and skate. If you like experimenting with food then you must sample succulent Cancale oysters which are eaten with vinegar sauce or a drop of lemon juice. Other popular seafood dishes include lobster, shrimps and mussels. Brittany is also famous for its cider, crepes and galletes and you will find these delicacies in abundance.

• Café de la Bourse
  Adorned with wooden seats, ships’ wheels and posters of old sea dogs, this bustling brasserie is ideal for seafood lovers who can feast on a platter of prawns, oysters, crabs, snails and different kind of fishes.
• Picca
  Make yourself comfortable at the sunny terrace of this unusual named restaurant and get ready to enjoy traditional Breton cuisine accompanied by some good wine and watching the world go by.

Nightlife and Entertainment in Brittany

It doesn’t come as a surprise to find that a number of medieval buildings houses bars, clubs and pubs. The street around Place St-Anne in Rennes bustles with popular student bars.

• L’Espace
  If you wish to dance the night away then this is the place to be in. L’Espace is known for its pulsating music, good crowd and a great ambience.
• Opéra de Rennes
  Enjoy an evening of a classical music performance at one of Brittany’s most esteemed operas.
• Pym’s Club
  Featuring three dance floors, this club stays open all night and practically every night.
• Music festivals
  Music buffs must visit Rennes in December when the place comes alive with the annual rock-and-roll festival. The festival takes place in the bars around town and at the Théâtre National de Bretagne. A month long religious music festival, by the name of Festival de la Musique, is held in the months of July and August Sacrée.

Golfing in Brittany

There are a number of excellent golf courses in Brittany that are set against some of the most scenic backdrops. The courses are designed to challenge the skills of even the most discerning of players.

• Val Andre Golf Club
  Featuring some of the most undulating scenic views, this course with a 72 par must be played on. Rated among the best in Europe, the course overlooks a series of cliffs and sandy bays and its signature holes of the 10th and 11th can test the skills of even the best of players.
• Dinard Golf Club
  This famous club is the second oldest course in the France and was created over a hundred years ago by Tom Dunn, a Scotsman. The layout of the course blends well with the rugged terrain of the area and the game on this course can challenge the best of the players.
• Cice-Blossac Golf Club
  With a par of 72, this club is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenic views and the fairways and extensive greens make for a really good game of golf.