Brittany holidays

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Megaliths and hoopoes: chance encounters in untamed Brittany
A five-day walking trip along the shoreline and around the islands of Brittany’s Gulf of Morbihan reveals a fascinating blend of the familiar and the exotic

Ben Lerwill

26, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

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A local’s guide to Nantes, France: top 10 tips
With brilliant art, cuisine, river islands and muscadet, the thriving city at the mouth of the Loire is ideal for a short break, and only six hours by rail from London

Jean Blaise, interviewed by John Brunton

04, Nov, 2019 @6:30 AM

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10 of the best restaurants in Brittany, France
The region is famous for its crêpes, cider and fresh seafood, which can be enjoyed everywhere from oyster markets to fine bistros overlooking the sea

Carolyn Boyd

13, Jul, 2019 @11:01 AM

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10 of the best hotels, B&Bs and apartments in Brittany, France
Brittany’s rugged coastline is dotted with great places to stay, from cool contemporary hotels to the watering hole where ‘Onion Johnnies’ once knocked back cider

Carolyn Boyd

13, Jul, 2019 @9:00 AM

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Great Brittany: exploring the Emerald Coast
With its belle époque resorts, long empty beaches and medieval castles, the Emerald Coast is big on laid-back charm – and perfect for a family adventure

Carolyn Boyd

13, Jul, 2019 @6:00 AM

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Uproar on chic Côte d’Amour as Brittany resort fears privatisation of golden sands
Beach businesses in La Baule, celebrated by F Scott Fitzgerald, say ‘absurd’ rules threaten its future

Kim Willsher

20, May, 2017 @11:03 PM

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Great Brittany: discovering the Crozon peninsula
If you’re going to Brittany – keep driving west. You’ll find huge uncrowded beaches, plenty of delicious seafood and some fairly dodgy festivals

Joanne O'Connor

30, Apr, 2017 @6:00 AM

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Where to buy fresh food and drink in Normandy and Brittany
The sheer abundance of regional specialities in north-west France makes for a thrilling foodie road trip. We sniff out the best local produce, plus great places to eat, drink – and sleep it off

Carolyn Boyd

22, Jul, 2016 @5:30 AM

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Best of Normandy and Brittany: readers’ travel tips
Northern France is known for beaches, cider, cheese and seafood but our readers also pick out some less obvious delights on the coast and inland

Guardian readers

14, Jul, 2016 @11:00 AM

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Bonjour Brittany: a toddler-friendly holiday in rural France
Our writer heads for the Brittany coast to kick back in a farmhouse B&B that combines style and a wealth of vintage finds, while still staying toddler-friendly

Nell Card

09, Jan, 2016 @7:00 AM

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Five family-friendly holiday cottages and gîtes in inland Brittany

Avoid the crowds and high prices of the Brittany coast with a stay at one these family farms, cottages or campsites in this lovely corner rural France

Joanne O'Connor

28, Mar, 2014 @9:00 PM

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Brittany's got hidden talent: family holidays away from the coast

Families holidaying in Brittany tend to stick to the coast. But Joanne O'Connor finds kid-friendly heaven in a classic French landscape staying at a gîte in rural Ploërdut

Joanne O'Connor

28, Mar, 2014 @9:00 PM

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