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	Peter I, Duke of Brittany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pierre was thus of the Capetian royal house, and a second cousin of Louis VIII of France.
		Pierre submitted in the end, but this was not to be the last of his conflict with the bishops.
		The Scourge of the Clergy: Peter of Dreux, Duke of Brittany.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peter_I,_Duke_of_Brittany (1062 words)

	Duchy of Brittany (1188-1532) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Pierre Mauclerc was the second son of Robert II of Dreux.
		The coat of arms of Brittany (herminois plain) was the emblem of the duchy.
		The Army of Brittany during the 1870 war used the coat of arms of the duchy on a white field.
	fotw.vexillum.com /flags/fr-bz-du.html (1180 words)

	Culture of Brittany - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Brittany is the name used to represent the ancient state of Brittany.
		The culture of Brittany is made up of a mixture of French and Celtic culture.
		Brittany's strongest international connections tend to be in the United Kingdom, Canada and other Anglophone nations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Brittany (126 words)

	History of Brittany
		Nominoë snatched Brittany from the archdiocese of Tours on which she was suffragan; he founded the archdiocese of Dol, in order to establish a self governing Breton church which could continue and support the traditions of the Bretons.
		Pierre de Dreux introduced the Ermine as the heraldic symbol of Brittany.
		Under his reign, Brittany enjoyed a long period of peace a century during, and asserted herself as an autonomous dukedom.
	www.artema.com.au /Boyd/ancient_antecedents/history_of_brittany.htm (681 words)

	Site Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Brittany was never entirely part of the Frankish Empire although it lost land in the reorganisation of the Breton March in 811.
		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 until the French annexed it in 1491.
		The 16th and 17th century were generally peaceful in Brittany, but the region, never reconciled to centralized rule, became one of the early centres of revolt in 1789.
	www.jack-travel.com /Brittany/Text/Brittany_History.htm (601 words)

	Brittany
		Anne of Brittany - Anne of Brittany, 1477–1514, queen of France as consort of Charles VIII from 1491 to 1498 and...
		Brittany: History - History A part of ancient Armorica, the area was conquered by Julius Caesar in the Gallic Wars and...
		Brittany: Economy - Economy The economy of the region is based on agriculture, fishing, and tourism.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0809000.html (138 words)

	Brittany gites for rent - Holiday gite rental in Brittany - Book direct with owners
		Les Hirondelles is a charming, quaint 17th century cottage situated in the tranquil Brittany countryside, set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens with a large heated pool, only 45 mins drive from the beautiful Emerald coast.
		3 bedroom cottage in the hamlet of Montguern in southwest Brittany.
		Charming cottage Brittany, placed in the historical and picturesque region of Côtes d'Armor, where the most timeless aspects of Brittany are preserved.
	www.holidaylettings.co.uk /brittany (523 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Travel \| Armchair travels with Pierre Loti (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Pierre Loti's book, L'Égypte, originally published in 1909 and translated from French by W P Baines in 1938, is no longer in print.
		Only two days previously I had given a short presentation to a group of university students on the dangers of mass tourism, and here, in my hands, was a book written at the turn of the 20th century, a hundred years ago, which even then voiced similar concerns.
		Pierre Loti came to Egypt with the pictures from Description de l'Egypte in his mind's eye and a desire for the mystique of the Arabian Nights in his heart.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2001/532/tr1.htm (1181 words)

	PFA- Pierre Fauchard, A Remembrance of the father of Modern Dentistry
		Pierre was a remarkable man who had great manual dexterity and was ambidextrous, as most dentists were in our day.
		Pierre told me that he did not regard it as being undignified to use information or adapt tools for use in dentistry from such ancillary trades as those of watch maker, jeweler or barber.
		Pierre now realized that there were no good text book's on dentistry and that a teaching book an encyclopedia on dentistry you might say, was needed.
	www.fauchard.org /publications/remembrance.htm (2198 words)

	Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (France)
		Pierre was once the liveliest fishing port in the world.
		In those days seven to eight thousand fisheman from St Malo, Fécamp, St Brieuc, and Dieppe, and the arrival of the Terre Neuvas, the vessels and crews from France, was a wondrous, treasure producing event.
		Pierre armateurs, or outfitters, reaped golden harvests indeed.
	flagspot.net /flags/pm.html (1847 words)

	Villas gites France, Vaction rentals Brittany, La Coupée
		Pierre Quiberon is on the sheltered side of the peninsula.
		Pierre has its own nationally accredited Sailing School offering first class tuition to adults and children, with English speaking instructors usually available.
		Guests are required to leave their holiday home clean and tidy for the next occupants, but may prefer to arrange with the key holder for cleaning after departure.
	www.frenchleave.com /lacoupee.htm (704 words)

	Alibris: Brittany
		Owners of Brittanys will find the handsome orange and white breed to be an excellent hunter that needs plenty of exercise to expend its wealth of energy.
		Brittany's vigorous and varied village life and architecture are captured in Bentley's perceptive commentaries and Palmer's stunning photographs.
		Ducal Brittany, 1364-1399: relations with England and France during the reign of Duke John IV.
	www.alibris.com /search/books/subject/Brittany (846 words)

	A revolutionary idea: Celebrate Bastille Day on St. Pierre - The Boston Globe
		PIERRE, France -- When I was growing up, one of our family holidays was always Bastille Day, courtesy of its also being my mother's birthday.
		The two islands of St. Pierre and Newfoundland share many things, among them a rocky, craggy landscape, frequently lousy weather, a long fishing tradition, and, despite the abundance of stone, brightly painted houses built almost exclusively of wood.
		Pierre is, in fact, an official department of France, with representatives in the French government.
	www.boston.com /travel/articles/2005/07/10/a_revolutionary_idea_celebrate_bastille_day_on_st_pierre?page=1 (1159 words)

	Brittany property, Brittany holidays, Brittany tourism & Brittany life
		Over 500,000 motorists were caught speeding by radar cameras in Brittany in the last year.
		Brittany has long been a favourite destination for the UK and it is famous for its cultural heritage and Celtic links with Cornwall, its natural beauty and the strong sea-faring traditions...
		From beach rides to treks on the heath, Brittany promises an unforgettable time as you explore some of its 2000 kilometres of bridle paths...
	www.frenchentree.com /france-brittany (1134 words)

	Tufts E-News -- Swaping Kidney, Saving Lives
		Boston[10.04.02] -- Without a matching donor in their immediate families, Sara St. Pierre and Brittany Smith would have each expected to wait several years for the new kidneys they desperately needed-joining the 53,000 patients on organ donor lists nationwide.
		Pierre's kidney was donated by Smith's sister, Emily.
		Smith would have had to wait more than three years for a transplant, while St. Pierre faced a minimum of six months on dialysis to prevent her kidneys from failing.
	www.tufts.edu /communications/stories/100402SwapingKidneys.htm (473 words)

	Pont Pierre Golf Club Brittany - Golf de Pont Pierre France
		Pont-Pierre golf course is right in the heart of Centre-Bretagne, on the route between Lorient and Roscoff and half way between Carhaix and Le Huelgoat.
		Although, relatively short, the course is well planned with a river, a small lake, lots of obstacles and carefully positioned trees.
		If Brittany's secret hinterland appeals and you can find the prospect of stress free golf attractive, then come and discover this community course.
	www.golfinfrance.f9.co.uk /pontpierre.htm (155 words)

	Loti, Pierre :: L
		Louis Marie Julien Viaud (January 14, 1850 - June 10, 1923) was a French sailor and writer, who used the pseudonym Pierre Loti.
		Encyclopædia Britannica: Loti, Pierre: Biographical entry on the nineteenth-century French writer, from the 1911 edition.
		The Orient of Pierre Loti: Article explores the French novelist's fascination with the Middle East.
	arts.gourt.com /Literature/Authors/L/Loti,-Pierre.html (175 words)

	Maison Pierre \| Stone Cottage with Garden, Plouray, Morbihan, Brittany, France (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Central Brittany, traditional, recently renovated and well equipped stone holiday cottage with private garden in secluded farmstead in rural area near Plouray.
		This rural area of Brittany is very scenic with its wooded hillsides and gorges.
		The safe sandy beaches on the coast of Southern Brittany, such as Carnac (where you should not miss the mysterious standing stones), or Moelan sur Mer and Pont Aven on the riverAven, famous for its art galleries,are all within a reasonable drive.
	www.purefrance.com /property.asp?Ref=56024 (936 words)

	brittany, a paradise for ramblers
		Brittany is a fairytale world of myth and mystery, where walkers become acquainted with a land of valiant knights and enchanted places.
		Brittany’s illustrious storytellers Pierre Jakez Hélias and Anatole Le Braz tell of the trials of Lord Nann and Ventre-à-Terre, the snail.
		Brittany is alive with Celtic and mediaeval legend.
	www.tourismebretagne.com /eng/preparez/nature-randonnee/randonnee/balades-legendes.cfm (486 words)

	Breton JAF Part 3: Pipes and Harp
		More than the vocal tradition, the modern instrumental music of Brittany is deeply influenced by music from the other Celtic countries, largely because of the pan-Celtic sentiments of the revivalists.
		This instrument, referred to in Brittany simply as bagpipe, was first introduced late in the nineteenth century.
		Like the Scottish pipes, the Irish harp is a recent import to Brittany's musical landscape, and one that seems to have survived the transplant to thrive in its new environment.
	pobox.upenn.edu /~teachnet/Bretonjaf/bretonjaf3.html (1903 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Vacances: Brittany: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Brittany has long been a favourite destination for the UK and it is famous for its cultural heritage and Celtic links with Cornwall, its natural beauty and the strong sea-faring traditions that still continue into the 21st century This travel guide is devided into two parts.
		As a specialist tour operator to Brittany, we have over 20 years of holidaying in this region of France and have read all the guides.
		The sections about aspects of Breton life are excellent and give a wonderful flavour of the region.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1842020072 (605 words)

	Vacances: Brittany from FrenchEntrée.com
		Brittany has long been a favourite destination for the UK and it is famous for its cultural heritage and Celtic links with Cornwall, its natural beauty and the strong sea-faring traditions that still continue into the 21st century This travel guide is divided into two parts.
		The guide caters for all ages, from children to grandparents and offers information for things to do and see for people who enjoy active and varied holidays.
		View names, addresses and websites for all mainTourist offices in Brittany.
	www.frenchentree.com /france-brittany-tourism-leisure/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=13319 (272 words)

	Brittany Hotels
		In Brittany, a land steeped in traditions, history and heritage, come and discover the region’s finest legends, such as those of King Arthur, the fairy Viviane, or Merlin the Magician.
		In addition, pamper your taste buds with crepes, a regional specialty, cider and the traditional Breton cake, Far Breton in one of the many small inns overflowing with charm and rustic traditions, or pamper your body in one of the famous spas on the beach.
		The Citotel la Ville en Pierre is ideally located close to the Airport, the city centre and the Exhibition Centre.
	www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/popular-areas-in-france/hotels-in-brittany.html (567 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Louis IX
		He was eleven years of age when the death of Louis VIII made him king, and nineteen when he married Marguerite of Provence by whom he had eleven children.
		The regency of Blanche of Castile (1226-1234) was marked by the victorious struggle of the Crown against Raymond VII in Languedoc, against Pierre Mauclerc in Brittany, against Philip Hurepel in the Ile de France, and by indecisive combats against Henry III of England.
		In this period of disturbances the queen was powerfully supported by the legate Frangipani.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/09368a.htm (1640 words)

	Product Listing - Brittany,_Wales_and_Asturia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Molard hails from Brittany, the Celtic province of France.
		Whether or not you like accordions, you'll be taken in by this cocktail of four of Brittany's best players mixed with a touch of vocals, Breton bagpipe, and a large dose of playful musicianship.
		Without the slightest shadow of a doubt, Barzaz are the most exciting, original and adven-turous band to have emerged from Brittany in recent years.
	www.celticmusicusa.com /cgi-local/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=5530952.95885*ec06n0&product=Brittany,_Wales_and_Asturia (1349 words)

	Peter I, duke or count of Brittany. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		The son of Robert II, count of Dreux, he married Alix, half sister and heiress of Arthur I duke of Brittany.
		His surname, meaning “bad cleric,” probably derived from the fact that he studied for the priesthood but abandoned it.
		Upon his son’s majority (1237) Peter ceded Brittany to him.
	www.bartleby.com /65/pe/Peter1-Brty.html (161 words)

	Newfoundland Books Tales from Dog Island St. Pierre and Miquelon Francoise Enguehard Translated by Jo-Anne Elder
		Victor Lemetayer is 18 years old and he has had enough of life on the family farm in Brittany.
		I have tried to recreate, without any exaggeration, life during the periods depicted in Brittany, in St. Pierre and Miquelon and in Newfoundland, relying on numerous documents and accounts that persuaded me that daily life, at that time, was lived by people who were unsung heroes.
		All of the characters in the book, without exception, seemed to be deserving of my interest and I found myself, more than once, regretting that I had never met them.
	www.tidespoint.com /books/tales_dog_island.shtml (360 words)

	Brittany holiday - Holiday rental in Brittany, FRANCE - Book direct
		Brittany holiday - Holiday rental in Brittany, FRANCE - Book direct
		The more remote western region is still visibly influenced by ancient Breton culture.
		France > Brittany > Caurel > Cotes d'Armour
	www.holidaylettings.co.uk /homesearch.asp?loc_country=FRANCE&loc_region=Brittany (546 words)

	Brittany Hotels
		Directory of hotels located in the Brittany region of France.
		Hotel Manoir de la Salle is a 16th C. manorhouse located on the coast between Saint Malo and Saint Brieuc.
		A beautiful stone house for rent in French Brittany between Saint Malo and Dinard.
	www.tyzo.com /europe/france/brittany/hotels.html (349 words)

	Villa holidays in Brittany
		Igluvillas.com offers a large selection of properties for your villa holiday in Brittany.
		Whether you are looking for an apartment or private villa, with Igluvillas.com you are sure to find the perfect villa holiday in Brittany.
		Below are links to each villa we have in Brittany, France.
	www.iglu.com /destinations/villa_accommodation_Brittany.htm (2394 words)

	France Travel Vacation Tourism Brittany St. Malo - Renovated Stone Cottage
		This cute little cottage is ideal for the touring couple (and a couple of kids) although we have slept nine - (they brought their own tent).
		The walking tracks are well marked, and the cottage is close to a world class golf course and prehistoric megalithic construction at Tresse (a short walk).
		The local town is St. Pierre de Plesguen, sporting a supermarket, butcher, baker, (candle stick maker?), bars, restaurant, bank, post office, pharmacy etc. and makes for a nice walk to visit its 12th century church.
	www.vrbo.com /3413 (579 words)

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