| Brittany has long been a favourite destination for | | | | is also the town of Vannes which has many of |
| visitors to France. It offers a unique blend of | | | | the old Breton architecture still intact, including a |
| beautiful countryside, historical sites, medieval | | | | cathedral, chateau and numerous churches. |
| architecture and a strong traditional culture. With | | | | Beautiful Beaches |
| so many of its attractions focused along the | | | | The long beaches of Brittany are a fantastic |
| coast and in the surrounding countryside, camping | | | | attraction for holidaymakers. It's easy to see why |
| holidays in Brittany are one of the most popular | | | | they are so popular, with glorious white sandy |
| ways of seeing the sights and sampling the | | | | beaches framed by towering cliffs and rock |
| delights of the region. There are plenty of | | | | formations that dominate the Breton coast. |
| highlights to experience while camping in Brittany; | | | | There's no easier way to get easy access to |
| included below is a selection of them, ranging from | | | | these lovely beaches than going on a camping |
| traditional Breton cider and flawless beaches to | | | | holiday in Brittany. Campsites are plentiful along |
| medieval abbeys and the mysterious standing | | | | this outstanding coastline, and the beaches and |
| stones at Carnac. | | | | water are perfect for swimming, boating, a |
| Celtic Culture | | | | variety of water sports, or just relaxing in the |
| Out of all the regions of France, Brittany is the | | | | sun. |
| one with the most pronounced individual culture. | | | | Food and Drink |
| With close historic ties to Celtic Britain, it was an | | | | Brittany is famed for its exciting gastronomy, in |
| autonomous country until the 16th century. It has | | | | particular top quality seafood, which is a real 'must |
| its own language, Breton, which is still spoken in | | | | have' whilst camping in Brittany. Oysters are a |
| many parts of Brittany today. This traditional | | | | particular speciality, along with crayfish, scallops, |
| culture is evident in the in the various Celtic art, | | | | shrimps and crab. The dish of choice is the Breton |
| music, storytelling and religious festivals that | | | | Seafood Platter; any restaurant in Brittany worth |
| regularly occur in towns all over Brittany. | | | | its salt should be able to serve up a splendid |
| Remnants of Brittany's past can be seen most | | | | selection of 'Fruits de Mer' (Fruits of the Ocean). |
| prominently at the standing stones of Carnac, a | | | | For desert, try Breton crepes, thin crispy |
| group of menhirs believed to be over 5000 years | | | | pancakes that are served with sweet or savoury |
| old. These are close to many of the campsites in | | | | fillings. |
| Brittany, and there are plenty of other, smaller | | | | In contrast to the love affair that the rest of |
| historical sites all along the coast. | | | | France has with its wine, comparatively little wine |
| Medieval Sightseeing | | | | is grown in Brittany. Cider is the drink of choice, |
| There are plenty of medieval sights to visit on a | | | | so if you do go on a camping holiday to Brittany, |
| camping holiday in Brittany. These include the | | | | make sure you try some of this famous Breton |
| stunning medieval abbey at Mont St Michel which | | | | cider! |
| rises spectacularly out of the tidal island and there | | | | |