Brittany Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do throughout Brittany


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set in the grounds of the Champs Libres, highlighting all things cultural and historical associated with Brittany with interactive displays and themed exhibitions

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a combined ticket allows the visitor to enter both properties. The museum showcases the local history and archaeology and the house is a beautifully restored half-timbered example dating back to the 16th Century

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  • walking

with a rooftop viewing platform overlooking the Menhir alignments, the museum explores the history of the site. Walking through the site is only permitted in the winter months

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  • local history

a modern museum bringing to life the domestic side of neolithic history with well documented exhibits, including beautifully carved objects from around the region

Fort National

Saint Malo

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  • ruin
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  • military history

a form er prison built by Vauban in the late seventeenth century and can be accessed at low tide.

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showcasing Breton history with excellent displays of furniture, craft, costumes and with many paintings illustrating the close links with the sea and fishing in this area