Brittany - Footprint France


BrittanyThe unique bonus of Brittany is a vibrant celtic heritage, revealed in its language, music, dance, colourful local festivals, religious traditions and mystical sites. Highlights from the region plus hints and tips from local people on where to go and what to do, including Broceliande, the Carnac megaliths, the lively streets of Quimper and the tiny, but beautiful Ile de Sein.

You can discover great days out and perfect picnic spots as well as the author's personal recommendations on places, activities, driving routes and city walks, plus a month-by-month guide to the pros and cons of visiting at certain times of year. And you certainly won't be disappointed when you set off and discover the medieval towns, seafood, surfing beaches and wild landscapes of this inviting corner of France.

About the Author
Wendy Mewes lives in the wilds of Finistere. A love of history and landscape drives the themes of her published work, which includes Discovering the History of Brittany, Walking the Brittany Coast: Morlaix to Benodet, Crossing Brittany (a travelogue based on walking the Nantes-Brest canal) and The Five of Cups, a novel set in the Monts d'Arree. She runs the Brittany Walks website and works extensively promoting the understanding of Breton history and landscape to anglophones through talks, courses and guided events. She has been filmed for regional TV in France, and has broadcast a historical series for local radio. 

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