Brittany Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do throughout Brittany


  • tourist railway
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • history
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  • transport
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  • trains

the line runs from Piampol to Pontrieux with classic steam engines and period carriages following an attractive route through countryside and forest

Ferme Marine

Cancale

  • something different!
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • food & drink
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  • nature
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  • wildlife

the visit includes a short documentary explaining the oyster farmers' work, followed by a visit to the sorting and packing workshops

  • museum
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • guided tours
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  • architecture
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  • history
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  • maritime heritage

the museum is housed within the 13th Century fortified chateau de Brest. There are splendid views from the ramparts of the harbour and the naval base

  • museum
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • history
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  • maritime heritage
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  • transport
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  • boats

set in a former cod drying factory with a splendid collection of nautical artefacts, including Seine nets, canvas sails and fishing outfits

  • historic house
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • seasonal opening
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  • guided tours
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  • architecture
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  • art
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  • history
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  • local history

a fine example of the architectural style ' a lanterne', the principal style of the 16th Century. The highlight is a staircase engraved with the faces of local patron saints