General destination; holiday guide and information.
Brittany, along France"s northern shore, is a place of beauty and traditionalism. It has rugged coastlines with some of the most breathtaking views. It accommodates more than 4,000 chateaux, medieval homes and manors. It is an perfect for watersports enthusiasts, anyone that loves legends and history and of course those that delight with fine cuisine and seafood. Brittany is full of numerous world-class museums and historic attractions for all tastes.
Getting on holiday. Flights and airports, ferries and Channel tunnel.
In France: The Channel tunnel is just outside Calais, take junction 42 of the A16 motorway and the slip road takes you straight to the Check-In booths.
Brittany has a warm, temperate climate which benefits from the warm gulf stream on the western side. Generally mild summers and cool winters.However the south coast of Brittany can be very hot in mid summer,but with Brittany been in the north west part of France, it can also turn cloudy or wet at any time of the year. In winter time, Brittany benefits from a remarkably mild climate, especially in the far west where frost and snow are quite rare.
Things to do, excursions and trips while on holiday.
The most important thing that you must do here is to enjoy the delicious seafood cuisines of France.
You can enjoy almost any activity that is your pleasure in Brittany, maybe you would like to spend your leisuretime on one of the many stunning golf courses in the Brittany area for the budding Tiger Woods among you, some of which are the oldest golf courses in France. Or maybe angling is your passion, fish for sea bass, bream, turbot and sole on the beaches or on boat trips or try your hand at sailing for the more adventurous.
Brittany has more walking trails than any other region of France, there are some great walks around the coast and beach areas or through the beautiful Brittany countryside as well as along by the riverside. So many to choose from if you have the energy.Biking holidays nearly always pass through Brittany, en-route across France. The countryside is not to be missed.
Festivals start in May and run through the summer but for something completely different there is the "Fete des Remparts, Dinan" - the third weekend in July every two years, the town of Cotes d"Armor hosts one of Europe"s largest medieval festivals. 5000 people dressed in medieval clothes take to the flag decked streets. The festival includes tournaments, market, battles , dancing and jousting.
Passport and Visa requirement; information for this resort.
Valid Passports are required to enter France but visa"s are not normally required.
Can I drink the water on holiday?
French water can be drunk but some may wish to avoid it.
We suggest that if you are in any way concerned it would be adviseable to drink bottled water.
What language do the locals speak in resort?
Not surprisingly it is French! English is well understood in the tourist regions.
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