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  Brittany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brittany occupies a large peninsula in the northwest of France, lying between the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south.
In 2004 the population of Brittany is estimated at 4,200,000 inhabitants.
The megalithic alignments at Carnac testify to the organisation of the prehistoric population of Brittany
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brittany   (2159 words)

  
 Brittany - France
During the 15th century, ties between France and Brittany became stronger (France was keen to incorporate Brittany so as to block any allegiance with the English), though it wasn't until 1532 that the Breton parliament agreed to unification.
Relations between Brittany and the Paris administration have often been stormy since then, and the Bretons have always been quick to voice their disapproval of any government plans that threaten the interests of the region.
Brittany's young lambs, raised on the salt meadows, are also very good, and a wide variety of vegetables are produced locally.
www.inntravel.co.uk /destinations/rom_brittany.htm   (658 words)

  
 Brittany: Introduction - France.com
Also known as the land of the sea, Brittany's past is filled with the legends of drowned cities and Arthurian forests as well as strange and inexplicable archeological formations.
Brittany was, after all, home to the enchanted Forest, was where Merlin lived,  and where corsairs sailed to the new world.
The south coast of Brittany is gentler, with wooded river valleys and a milder climate.
www.france.com /docs/84.html   (300 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Brittany : History, France (French Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
The unsuccessful rebellion of Duke Francis II against the French crown led to the absorption of Brittany into France after the accession of his daughter, Anne of Brittany, in 1488.
Brittany's provincial parlement met at Rennes, and its provincial assembly remained powerful until the French Revolution.
However, its staunch Catholicism and conservatism soon transformed it into an anti-Revolutionary stronghold; the Chouans (anti-Revolutionary peasants) were never fully subdued, and in S Brittany and the neighboring VendEe the Revolutionary government resorted to ruthless reprisals.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Brittany-history.html   (482 words)

  
 AllTravel Brittany France travel and tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Occupying the rugged northwestern tip of France, Brittany is the wildest and most untamed of all the French regions.
Buffeted by the Atlantic Ocean and the English Channel, the coastline is strewn with lighthouses, rocky coves, windswept heaths, sheltered beaches and charismatic seaside villages.
The most Breton of all the departments in Brittany, it is dotted with appealing fishing villages and boasts a spectacularly rugged coastline.
www.alltravelfrance.com /France/Destination_Guides/Regions/Brittany.htm   (352 words)

  
 Brittany Gites - Self catering accommodation - Holiday accommodation - Holiday gites, cottages, villa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This Domaine, located in Brittany (south Brittany), in a 13 acre wooded private estate, close to the ocean and its beautiful fine sandy beaches, rents 6 comfortable and charming Brittany holiday gites and villa for your holidays in Brittany, offering shared use of a superb heated swimming pool (12m x 5m).
For summer and spring holiday in Brittany, for Xmas and New Eve holiday in Brittany, France.
5 of the 6 properties, (Brittany holiday gite 1, Brittany holiday gite 2, Brittany Holiday gite 3, Brittany Holiday gite 4, Brittany Holiday gite 5) of the estate are separated by an authentic calm courtyard with a covered well.
www.brittany-property-rentals.com   (342 words)

  
 Western France Tourist Board
One of France's most rugged regions, Brittany is a fascinating mix of spectacular coastline, ancient towns, magical islands and inland woods.
Built in granite rock in the English Channel, the bathing resort of Saint Malo is known for its castle, the cathedral of Saint Vincent, and its 14th century ramparts which overlook the sea.
Located in the heart of traditional Brittany and flanked by the Odet and Steir rivers, Quimper is famous for its faience ceramics which have been produced by skilled craftsmen since the 17th century.
westernfrancetouristboard.com /brittany.html   (422 words)

  
 Tourism in Brittany, organising your travel and holidays in brittany France - CRTB
Tourism in Brittany, organising your travel and holidays in brittany France - CRTB
Brittany has 4000 chateaux, manors and stately homes built in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance or subsequent centuries.
There is no better place than Brittany for golfers.
www.brittanytourism.com   (40 words)

  
 Province of Brittany, France
rittany (French: Bretagne; Breton: Breiz) is a region and former province of northwestern France corresponding with the departments of Finistere, Cotes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, and Morbihan.
A peninsula projecting into the Atlantic Ocean, the region is bordered on the north by the English Channel and on the south by the Bay of Biscay.
In the 10th century, Brittany became a duchy with its capital at Rennes.
www.discoverfrance.net /France/Provinces/Brittany.shtml   (592 words)

  
 Brittany France, Bretagne, travel information, regional information for cycling and walking tours.
Brittany France, Bretagne, travel information, regional information for cycling and walking tours.
Brittany France, aka Bretagne - French Brittany, is the country of the menhirs, dolmens, and of legends.
Brittany France is a country by the sea with its wild coasts but also a region of land and forests.
www.discoverfrance.com /regions/brittany.html   (374 words)

  
 BUYING PROPERTY IN BRITTANY, FRANCE, NOTAIRE, IMMOBILIER
Apart from the price (Brittany has some of the lowest priced properties in Europe) there are many traditional Breton properties available surrounded by beautiful countryside, all of which are not far from the north or south coasts.
The notaire is the equivalent to a solicitor, it is their job to complete all the legal transactions relating to the purchase of property in France.
When buying property in France, the notaire can act for both the seller and the vendor, it is difficult to see how a single notaire can give both parties the best 'deal'.
www.brittanyproperty.com /buying_property_in_brittany.htm   (915 words)

  
 Living in a Rural Hamelt in Brittany, France
Brittany is Celtic France for what that's worth in the late 20th century.
Most Americans' acquaintance with Celtic culture may be limited to the Irish or Scotch strains, but in ancient times, Celts controlled the western half of Europe from the Alps to the Atlantic coast and from the British Isles to as far south as the Iberian peninsula.
Spring had sputtered to a slow start in Brittany, though this trophée was as sure a sign of warming weather as budding wisteria.
www.fabuloustravel.com /globe/brittany/brittany2.html   (1459 words)

  
 brittany holidays homes, self catering longeres gites villas brittany france
brittany holidays homes, self catering longeres holiday homes brittany france - self catering villas in brittany france available from owners of holiday homes, houses, gites and longeres for self catering accommodation in Bretagne, France.
This area of Brittany is very laid back - don't expect too many nightclubs but relax with a glass of vin rouge and watch the sun go down on your own terrace.
Contact Us brittany holidays homes, self catering longeres holiday homes brittany france - brittany holidays homes, self catering longeres holiday homes brittany france available from owners of holiday homes, houses, gites and longeres for self catering accommodation in Bretagne, France.
www.sunvillasdirect.com /country/france/brittany21.shtml   (590 words)

  
 Brittany Travel Guide, France, Brittany City Guide, Brittany holiday
Brittany's oldest city beckons those who need nothing more from a few days' break than cobbled streets to wander through, a lazy river to cruise gently down, or a wide selection of cafes and bars to sample.
One of Brittany's most modern and happening holiday resorts is, ironically, alongside one of Europe's most important, ancient and mysterious archaeological sites at Carnac on the south coast of Brittany, in the Bay of Biscay.
Attractively situated on islands in the estuary of France's mighty Loire River, the solid city of Nantes exudes an air of importance and historical significance.
www.wordtravels.com /Travelguide/Countries/France/Regions/Brittany   (1516 words)

  
 Brittany Holiday Gites - Five self catering family friendly holiday cottages, near Dinan, Brittany, France.
Brittany Holiday Gites - Five self catering family friendly holiday cottages, near Dinan, Brittany, France.
Away from the children's area, there is a larger secluded and tranquil area with many trees and a pretty stream.
Brittany Gites is within easy reach of many of the fabulous beaches and attractions in the area.
www.brittany-holiday-gites.com   (420 words)

  
 France, Brittany, Bretagne all the information you need   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Riverside holiday accommodation-brittany-vacation rental in the heart of the pretty village of St Nicolas des Eaux.Perfect location for discover brittany, its medieval towns, churches, countryside, explore the coast sauvage and the beautiful inland of the gulf of Morbihan.
This charming and pleasant maison de bourg is located in the historic heart of Brittany on the road from Paris to Brest but far from the hectic city life.
Go Brittany is the most friendly and fastest growing website dedicated to life in Brittany, France.
www.france-pub.com /region/brittany.html   (592 words)

  
 France Travel Vacation to Paris Provence Normandy Brittany Loire Valley Francemonthly
A France tour can be done during Holiday or vacation in Paris France when you travel to France Chambord Chenonceau to find a hotel in Nice Paris Provence Normandy.
Staying in Paris France for France vacation when you travel to France for your vacation you find visitor information on Nice Paris France Provence or Normandy or Chambord or Chenonceau or Alsace for a France tour.
France visit and France travel for France vacation reside also on finding a place to stay in France Normandy, for France vacation and Travel to France Provence Loire Valley region for a France tour or France tourism.
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 Holiday Cottage in Brittany-Places to Visit in Brittany France
Around 7 miles from our holiday cottage in Brittany is the town of Missillac which is home to the fantastic golf course of La Bretesche, with its amazing chateau and lake it is a must visit just for the breathtaking view of the chateau across the lake.
Around 5 miles from our holiday cottage in Brittany is La Roche-Bernard, situated between Vannes and Nantes, with the picturesque Guérande Peninsula lying to the south and the Rhuys Peninsula extending to the north, skirting the entrance to the magnificent Gulf of Morbihan.
Around 20 miles from our holiday cottage in Brittany is the stunning town of Rochefort-en-Terre, with its chocolate box looks, cobbled streets set within the chiseled rocks of the surrounding countryside.With plenty of places for refreshments it is well worth a visit.
southbrittanycottage.com /PlacestoVisit.htm   (494 words)

  
 Brittany: France’s Best Kept Secret ~Traveling Through A Painting ~ By Maxine Rose Schur
Brittany: It is a permanent impressionist exhibition here; you only have to put your nose outside the door when the weather is fine: it’s Monet all over: violet overalls, green land, orange sky, blue trees, violet, red and pink boats etc. It’s enough to make you mad.— Emile Bernard
In northwest France I delighted in a royal blue sea set with white sailed skiffs, red and white lighthouses, and red, blue, green and yellow fishing boats gleaming in the sun like enlarged Brio toys.
With a revival of Brittany’s Celtic culture, there are radio stations entirely in the Breton language and as if to cement the solidarity with their neighbors across the Channel, the twisted medieval streets of half-timbered houses sport Irish pubs and Irish street musicians.
www.escapeartist.com /efam/50/Brittany_France.html   (2167 words)

  
 Saint Malo France French Brittany visiting France vacation travel to France tourism francemonthly
When you travel to Saint Malo, French Brittany looking for the best places to stay in France, you should know that Saint Malo best visit are often included in a booklet delivered at the tourism office.
France vacation finding a place to stay in France or other places in France vacation and Travel to France regions.
France and England were constantly fighting each other, and sometimes Holland and Spain as well.
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 Brittany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The World War II Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial lies one and a half miles southeast of the village of St. James (Marche), France, twelve miles south of Avranches and fourteen miles north of Fougeres.
At this cemetery, covering twenty-eight acres of rolling farm country near the eastern edge of Brittany, rest 4,410 American Dead, most of whom gave their lives in the Normandy and Brittany campaigns in 1944.
Brittany American Cemetery is located on the site of the temporary American St. James Cemetery, established on August 4, 1944 by the U.S. Third Army.
www.abmc.gov /br.htm   (462 words)

  
 Brittany property, Brittany holidays, Brittany tourism & Brittany life
FrenchEntree-Brittany is for everyone who loves Brittany, France and it’s departments of Finistere, Morbihan, Cotes D’Armor and Ille et Vilaine.
Local events across Brittany such as book swaps, musical evenings, cultural outings, day trips,seminars, quiz nights, fayres, mother and toddler groups, Breton dancing and much more...
FrenchEntrée.com is the complete guide to French property and houses for sale, life in France, finance for French property and the French health system.
www.frenchentree.com /france-brittany   (836 words)

  
 Gite holidays,cottage,B&B,hotel and caravan holiday accommodation in France
If you have accommodation in any region of France please enter it onto our database and it will appear as soon as the region is made live.
French is the official language in France, but there are many regional dialects.
Basque is spoken as a first language by some people in the southwest, and Breton by some in Brittany.
www.bonjourlafrance.co.uk   (770 words)

  
 BRITTANY FRANCE Tourist Information
Vitré is the town of the Rohans and La Trémoilles, the cradle of the Reformation in Brittany.» (Gérard de Nerval).
Built between the 12th and 15th Century it was an outpost of medieval Brittany and even one of the biggest and best preserved fortifications in Europe.
http://www.abmc.gov/br.htm The World War II Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial lies one and a half miles southeast of the village of St. James (Marche), France, twelve miles south of Avranches and fourteen miles north of Fougeres.
www.brittany-france.com /visitingbrittany   (2334 words)

  
 Chateau de Kerangat | Map of France and Brittany
The chateau de Kerangat‘s quiet secluded location is within 50 acres of woods, garden, springs and meadows extending to the pristine rural Brittany.
Away from the roads and crowds it is yet, close to the coastal resorts of Carnac, Quiberon, and the coves and small harbors of the golfe of Morbihan.
In western France, the chateau is just 3 and a half hours from Paris by high speed train or less than 5 hours by car.
www.kerangat.com /us/find   (189 words)

  
 Brittany - France Culture/Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Brittany, the westernmost region of France, juts into the Atlantic like a giant peninsula, surrounded by 750 miles of dramatic coastline.
Conquered by Caesar in 56 BC, the region was named Armorica after the Celtic word for "seaside," a label that lives on today in the department Côtes-d'Armor.
www.romanfrance.com /travel/regions/18.html   (293 words)

  
 Cottage to rent in Rohan, Brittany, France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The cottage is the middle one of three, set in quiet surroundings next to the Nantes to Brest canal, and yet is 4 minutes walk from Rohan village.
Rohan is approximately 30 minutes drive to the west coast of Brittany, and 1 hour from St Malo.
It is also in the heart of Brittany, with access to the beautiful coastal towns of Lorient,Vannes and Nantes.
www.angelfire.com /home/mcclune   (256 words)

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