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Food and Drink

Fresh fish and seafood are the star turn on any menu in Brittany. Mussel fanciers can make a trip to the bay of Saint-Brieuc or Vivier-sur-Mer, while oyster lovers can visit the Bay of Cancale. Then there are the delicious Breton crêpes, washed down with the local cider. Crisp, dry Muscadet is the only wine produced in Brittany, which goes fantastically with seafood.

Shopping
Enjoy the medieval jumble of streets in St. Malo, and discover the many art stores that have outstanding paintings. Visit Quimper to buy famous pottery, crafted in the local factory. There is also an abundance of souvenir shops in the seaside town for that perfect gift.
There are a selection of established markets in Brittany. Quimper has a fantastic food market on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Dinard holds an excellent book market on the first Sunday of each month. St.Malo hosts a flea market on Tuesday and Friday mornings. For more details check with the local tourist boards in each area.
Where to Stay

St-Malo - A port city and former island by the English Channel, St-Malo was once famous for its pirates. Nowadays, people come here to discover the historic walled city, the Cathedral of St Vincent, the château and its nautical exhibits, and the many seafood restaurants.
La Baule - The fashionable resort of La Baule is at the heart of eight kilometres of sands - a sunny and chic playground with a casino, restaurants, bar and watersports galore. French seaside resorts offer a safe and fun environment for everyone to relax and enjoy. There are also a number of championship golf courses close to La Baule to enjoy.
Dinard - Lying on the Gulf Stream means Dinard enjoys a warm climate, several degrees warmer than the surrounding areas. The tropical palms and plants, stretch round the coast on the Promenade du Claire de Lune, which pipes out music throughout the evening. There is an abundance of beaches to enjoy the consistently sunny weather as well as other attractions which include the casino and the famous ‘Longchamp’, renowned as a “surfers’ spot” as well as a host of popular restaurants and bars.
Vannes - The gateway to the islands of the Golfe du Morbihan, known as a seafood paradise. This delightful town has a variety of beautiful parks and picturesque gardens. A colourful past has left Vannes teeming with history, leaving plenty to do and see for all.

Things to Do

Salt Marshes - In the heart of salt pan marshes, Saille is a salt pan worker's village which used to be a salt capital. Located at the centre of the village, La Maison des Paludiers (The Salt Pan Workers House) is one of the tourist highlights of the Guerande peninsula for over thirty years.
Briere Nature Park - is located a few kilometres from La Baule Riviera. For centuries, peat cutting, animal grazing, thatching, fishing and hunting have moulded this landscape. The Brière marsh is also an extremely rich wildflower site a wide variety of aquatic species. To soak up the magic, take to the water in a barge steered by a local guide, observe the birds, and discover the traditional life and activities of the marshes.

Insider Tip
You must sample the famous Breton crepes or galettes all washed down with the local cider, which is served in traditional mugs.
Celebration
Summer is the time of cheer and festivity. ‘Jazz a Vannes’ are scheduled throughout the summer which include parades and traditional dances.

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