Brittany Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

recommended places to visit and things to do throughout Brittany


  • aquarium
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Much more than an aquarium, more of a space age aquatic world with three pavilions containing polar, tropical and temperate ecosystems and many interactive displays

Grand Aquarium

Saint Malo

  • aquarium
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  • family-friendly
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  • all-weather attraction
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  • open year round
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  • limited opening
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  • café
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  • shop
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  • nature
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with a simulated descent aboard an underwater submarine and a touch pool where children can fondle rays and turbots, there are also excellent exhibits on local marine life, tropical reefs and mangrove forests

  • garden
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  • seasonal opening
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  • nature
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  • walking

with 3500 species of exotic plants - many from the Southern hemisphere- this impressive garden offers a tranquil respite

  • place of worship
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  • seasonal opening
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  • café
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  • architecture
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  • history
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  • nature
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  • walking
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  • wildlife

an historic abbey that offers a glimpse into religious life in the Middle Ages, surrounded by gardens and providing tranquil walks in the luscious grounds

  • 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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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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  • something different!
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  • free admission
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  • seasonal opening
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  • guided tours
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  • shop
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  • nature

learn about local seaweed harvesting which also organises guided walks and gives regular free lectures