Brittany, Administrative region in northwestern France
Brittany extends as a peninsula into the Atlantic Ocean, featuring 2800 kilometers of coastline with cliffs, bays, and islands along its shores.
The region received its name from British settlers who migrated from Great Britain in the fifth century to escape Anglo-Saxon invasions.
The regional language Breton remains active through bilingual education programs, road signs, and local media across the four departments of Brittany.
The TGV high-speed rail network connects Rennes to Paris in under two hours, while regional trains and buses link to coastal towns.
The Carnac stones contain over 3000 prehistoric standing stones, forming the largest megalithic site in the world.
Location: Western defense and security zone
Inception: June 4, 1960
Capital city: Rennes
Part of: Brittany
Shares border with: Pays de la Loire, Normandy
Address: Brittany, France
Website: https://bretagne.bzh
GPS coordinates: 48.00000,-3.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:19
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.
Mont Saint-Michel De Coulon
131 km
Carnac stones
45.7 km
La Jument
165.1 km
Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
131 km
Côte de Granit Rose
111.1 km
Barnenez
97.8 km
Monts d'Arrée
79.3 km
Château de Costaérès
99.8 km
Saint-Nazaire Bridge
101.8 km
Rance Tidal Power Station
99.7 km
Nantes-Brest canal
101.6 km
Château de Clermont
145.8 km
Valley of Saints
57.6 km
Pointe du Raz
129.3 km
Ar Men
148.8 km
Paimpont forest
62.1 km
Cap Fréhel
91.3 km
Penmarc'h Lighthouse
104.9 km
Keroman Submarine Base
40.9 km
Fort-la-Latte
91.3 km
Brest cableway
118.9 km
Rochers sculptés de Rothéneuf
107.9 km
GR 34
131 km
Ploumanac'h
99.2 km
Château de Suscinio
57.9 km
Château de Trévarez
62.4 km
Lake Guerlédan
23 km
Tomb of Chateaubriand
102 kmReviews
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