Highlights of a Camping Holiday in Brittany

Brittany has long been a favourite destination foris also the town of Vannes which has many of
visitors to France. It offers a unique blend ofthe old Breton architecture still intact, including a
beautiful countryside, historical sites, medievalcathedral, chateau and numerous churches.
architecture and a strong traditional culture. WithBeautiful Beaches
so many of its attractions focused along theThe long beaches of Brittany are a fantastic
coast and in the surrounding countryside, campingattraction for holidaymakers. It's easy to see why
holidays in Brittany are one of the most popularthey are so popular, with glorious white sandy
ways of seeing the sights and sampling thebeaches framed by towering cliffs and rock
delights of the region. There are plenty offormations 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 fromthese lovely beaches than going on a camping
traditional Breton cider and flawless beaches toholiday in Brittany. Campsites are plentiful along
medieval abbeys and the mysterious standingthis outstanding coastline, and the beaches and
stones at Carnac.water are perfect for swimming, boating, a
Celtic Culturevariety of water sports, or just relaxing in the
Out of all the regions of France, Brittany is thesun.
one with the most pronounced individual culture.Food and Drink
With close historic ties to Celtic Britain, it was anBrittany is famed for its exciting gastronomy, in
autonomous country until the 16th century. It hasparticular top quality seafood, which is a real 'must
its own language, Breton, which is still spoken inhave' whilst camping in Brittany. Oysters are a
many parts of Brittany today. This traditionalparticular 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 thatSeafood 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 mostselection of 'Fruits de Mer' (Fruits of the Ocean).
prominently at the standing stones of Carnac, aFor desert, try Breton crepes, thin crispy
group of menhirs believed to be over 5000 yearspancakes that are served with sweet or savoury
old. These are close to many of the campsites infillings.
Brittany, and there are plenty of other, smallerIn contrast to the love affair that the rest of
historical sites all along the coast.France has with its wine, comparatively little wine
Medieval Sightseeingis grown in Brittany. Cider is the drink of choice,
There are plenty of medieval sights to visit on aso if you do go on a camping holiday to Brittany,
camping holiday in Brittany. These include themake sure you try some of this famous Breton
stunning medieval abbey at Mont St Michel whichcider!
rises spectacularly out of the tidal island and there