BRITTANY
Brittany is one of the 27 regions of France. It occupies a large peninsula in the northwest of France, lying between the English Channel to the north and the Bay of Biscay to the south. Its capital is Rennes.
Brittany's history becomes very hazy in the long gap between the Neolithic period and the arrival of the Romans. It's famed for its numerous Neolithic monuments. A Celtic duchy for more than one thousand years before its annexation to France in 1532, it is a land rich in culture, tradition and history. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the French monarchy imposed its iron will on Brittany. In the 19th century, Breton industry developed but Brittany's poor suffered. French relations with Britain radically improved. While British visitors came peaceably to enjoy Brittany's delights, the Germans spread the terrible effects of war this far west.
From glorious walled cities and castles to extravagant churches, Brittany's built heritage looks extremely appealing while recalling the concerns and obsessions of Breton society down the centuries.
Brittany boasts a staggering 1,700 miles of coastline and is one of France's very top destinations for tourism and seaside holidays. The traditional pursuits of fishing and farming are still going strong, as well as Brittany's emerging technological sector.
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