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Historical sites and landscapes in Brittany

Brittany combines medieval architecture with natural landscapes. The region features cliffs, forests, lighthouses, and coastal villages. Visitors find Celtic megaliths, castles, abbeys, and maritime museums. The coast displays granite formations, bays, and islands. Inland areas contain canals, gardens, and historic estates.

Cap Fréhel

Plévenon, France

Cap Fréhel

The sandstone cliffs rise 70 meters above the sea and provide observation points for watching seabirds.

Forêt de Huelgoat

Huelgoat, France

Forêt de Huelgoat

The forest contains large granite rocks between old oaks and beeches, with marked paths through the terrain.

Locronan

Locronan, France

Locronan

This village was built in the 16th century. The houses are made of granite. The Gothic church and several weaving workshops define the village layout.

Menhir de Champ-Dolent

Dol-de-Bretagne, France

Menhir de Champ-Dolent

The 9.5-meter granite stone dates from the Neolithic period and was erected about 6000 years ago.

Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse

Plougonvelin, France

Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse

The 37-meter lighthouse stands next to ruins of a 16th century Benedictine abbey at the edge of the cliffs.

Plougrescant Coastal Cleft

Plougrescant, France

Plougrescant Coastal Cleft

Natural rock formation with a narrow gap where tidal waters flow through creating sounds during high tide.

Sein Island

Île-de-Sein, France

Sein Island

A 2-kilometer island with a fishing port, lighthouse and remains of neolithic settlements.

Pink Granite Coast

Côtes-d'Armor, France

Pink Granite Coast

A 30-kilometer coastline with pink granite rocks shaped by natural erosion.

Château de Trécesson

Campénéac, France

Château de Trécesson

The 14th century castle stands between forest and water with a deep moat and old stone towers.

Vallée des Saints

Carnoët, France

Vallée des Saints

An open-air museum featuring over 100 granite sculptures standing 4 meters tall representing Breton saints.

Rochefort-en-Terre

Rochefort-en-Terre, France

Rochefort-en-Terre

The medieval settlement features houses made of local stone, maintained gardens with various flowers and a castle complex from the 12th century.

Fort La Latte

Plévenon, France

Fort La Latte

A 14th century fortress on a cape with drawbridges, walls and views over the English Channel.

Île Vierge Lighthouse

Plouguerneau, France

Île Vierge Lighthouse

The lighthouse reaches a height of 82.5 meters and stands on an island of 6 hectares.

Canal de Nantes à Brest

Brittany, France

Canal de Nantes à Brest

The 364-kilometer waterway connects two port cities through 238 locks and seven waterways.

Kerguéhennec Estate

Bignan, France

Kerguéhennec Estate

The estate includes an 18th-century castle, 175 hectares of land, and a collection of 30 sculptures.

Pointe du Raz

Plogoff, France

Pointe du Raz

Granite cliff rises 72 meters above the Atlantic Ocean with strong sea currents and tidal ranges up to 8 meters.

Saint-Gildas de Rhuys Abbey

Morbihan, France

Saint-Gildas de Rhuys Abbey

The Benedictine monastery was built in the 6th century. The complex includes Romanesque architectural elements, a garden and medieval wall paintings in the cloister.

Abbey of Beauport

Côtes-d'Armor, France

Abbey of Beauport

Medieval monastery complex with distinct Gothic architecture from the 13th century. The cloister and buildings open toward the sea coast.

Le Yaudet

Côtes-d'Armor, France

Le Yaudet

Archaeological site containing Celtic settlement remains from Iron Age and Roman periods near the Léguer river mouth.

Molène Archipelago

Finistère, France

Molène Archipelago

Atlantic island chain comprising nine islands with multiple lighthouses, marine bird nesting sites and fishing villages with traditional buildings.

Domaine de Trévarez

Saint-Goazec, France

Domaine de Trévarez

Built in 1907, this castle has a pink facade and stands in grounds with collections of camellias and rhododendrons. The building holds art exhibitions.

Château de Kérouzéré

Sibiril, France

Château de Kérouzéré

This 15th-century fortification features defensive towers, a moat, and a chapel in the courtyard.

Ile Aux Moines

Gulf of Morbihan, France

Ile Aux Moines

The island features Neolithic megaliths, several coves with fine sand and marked paths along the shoreline.

La Roche aux Fées

Essé, France

La Roche aux Fées

This neolithic passage tomb from 3000 BC contains 40 stone blocks with a total weight of 500 tons.

Les Abers

Brittany, France

Les Abers

The coastal landscape features deep indentations where rivers meet the sea, displaying various water levels during tides.

Océanopolis

Brest, France

Océanopolis

A scientific center displaying three marine environments to visitors: polar, temperate and tropical seas. The exhibition contains aquariums with living animals.

Jardin Exotique de Roscoff

Roscoff, France

Jardin Exotique de Roscoff

The garden contains over 3000 plant species from southern regions. The grounds provide views of the English Channel.

Armoripark

Bégard, France

Armoripark

The recreational park spans 20 hectares with multiple water slides, a petting zoo with farm animals and several sports facilities.

Manoir de Kernault

Mellac, France

Manoir de Kernault

The 15th century manor contains a grain storage facility and a chapel. The park covers several hectares of land.

La Pointe de la Torche

Plomeur, France

La Pointe de la Torche

The coastal headland has strong wind currents making it a popular surf location. Ancient megalithic stones stand among the coastal vegetation.

East India Company Museum

Port-Louis, France

East India Company Museum

The collection includes Asian imported goods, detailed ship models and historical navigation instruments from the French colonial period between 1664 and 1769.

Calvaire de Tronoën

Saint-Jean-Trolimon, France

Calvaire de Tronoën

This stone monument dates from 1450. The reliefs display biblical scenes and Christian symbols. The calvary is made of granite.