Brittany is a distinctive region with a strong cultural heritage. The rugged northern coastline houses a maze of rocky coves and sandy bays, yachts and fishing boats, while the south bears long stretches of glorious sand and sophisticated resorts, and delicious offerings of shellfish and cider.

Mont St Michel – an awe-inspiring medieval abbey church, known as ‘the marvel’, and visible from all around the bay. A tour, Les Imaginaires du Mont Saint Michel, allows you to explore by night.

Pointe du Raz – the ‘lands end’ of France sits on a rocky outcrop above the sea, offering good walking country and dramatic views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Standing Stones, Carnac – on the outskirts of Carnac, you can see the 2,395 Menhirs that make up the three alignments, pointing with great accuracy towards the points of the compass. The visitors centre has some enlightening information.

Golfe de Morbihan – the ‘Little Sea’ gulf
forms an almost complete circle. The gulf floods twice a day and is the breeding ground for vast numbers of sea birds. Take a boat trip from Vannes to one of the islands - Ile aux Moines has some lovely beaches.

Vannes – is a busy and charming medieval town with narrow winding streets, and a lively open air market in the town centre. Walk along the Promenade de la Garenne and the ramparts.

Océanopolis – a fabulous crab-shaped aquarium and research centre in Brest, where you can discover a great variety of marine life in its natural habitat, including sharks and penguins.