La Brittany is one of the thirteen French regions in France. This region is located in the northwestern part of the country and has been inhabited since the Neolithic, a period from which rock formations such as Carnac remain. Although this area was dedicated almost exclusively to fishing for centuries, today it is very focused on tourism, as it has a lot to offer.
From breathtaking landscapes to great beaches, historic cities and charming towns. Of all this and more there is in the French Brittany area. We are going to see some of the most interesting points as well as those towns where you have to get lost doing a route.
Concarneau, the walled town
This population arose on the fortified island of Ville Close, which today is still a key area to visit this town in the Finisterre region. At the top of the city you can see the castle of Keriolet in the XNUMXth century neo-Gothic style. It is a small maritime town that stands out for that old fortified area that became one of the main defense areas of French Brittany.
Josselin
This is a town that looks like something out of a story. In this town the Rohan Castle from the XNUMXth century with its towers over the river. Inside this castle there is a Museum of dolls. In the town you can also see the Basilica of Notre Dame du Roncier, which began in the XNUMXth century. In the square where it is located there are restaurants and bars, since it is a central meeting area for its inhabitants. Strolling through its old medieval streets is to go back in time.
Dinan
Dinan is a town located near the coast and Saint-Malo. Rue Du Jerzual, the oldest street in the city, with a beautiful medieval gate. In the old town you can see the Place Des Merciers and Des Cordeliers. In its old area you can see those typical and beautiful houses with a half-timbered façade that seem to be taken from old stories. These towns retain all their charm and that is why they have become a very touristy place.
Locronan, cobbles and historic backdrops
In front of the half-timbered houses we find villages where granite is predominant, such as Locronan. This small town has beautiful houses built in this material. on the Grand Place you can see granite mansions of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In the town you should visit the XNUMXth century Saint-Ronan priory church.
Fourgeres
This town can boast of being protected by the largest fortress in all of Western Europe. In its oldest area we have a medieval castle with its towers and walls. You have to walk the streets to enjoy the old half-timbered houses, some painted in colors. Other things to see in this city are the Door of Notre Dame from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, the Saint Sulpice church or the Saint Leonard church.
Mont St. Michel
This is one of the places most popular and most visited of French Brittany. This island was not joined to land until the XNUMXth century thanks to a dike. At present, you can go to this island by a walkway that connects with it from land. In the XNUMXth century the church was created in honor of Saint Michel or Saint Michael on Mount Tombre. Today we have a large walled abbey that has been converted into a complex that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nantes
Nantes is one of the cities of Brittany. Although visiting the towns has its charm, there are also very beautiful cities on these routes. In the city you have to visit the machines of the Isle of Nantes. It must be remembered that Jules Verne was born in this city and undoubtedly he is honored in every corner. We can see a huge metal elephant or the Carousel of the Sea Worlds. We also have a bit of history with the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany, a XNUMXth century medieval fortress.
Saint Malo
Saint-Malo was born in Alet as a Gallo-Roman port. Today we have a citadel surrounded by walls. It is possible to walk through an old city but we also have many beaches around to enjoy the good weather.
Carnac
The Carnac alignments are a Neolithic megalithic monument which is still preserved. It is the largest in the world that belongs to prehistory, hence it has great importance. Local tradition has many legends about these menhirs placed throughout this area. It is possible to see the area but in the nineties they created an enclosure to protect the places with the greatest erosion from the danger of the menhirs falling and wearing away.