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[ August 22, 2009 to August 23, 2009. ] From 22-23 August 2009 the pretty Brittany port of Roscoff celebrates the local speciality – the Pink Onion (oignon rose) and the locals who used to cross over to England every August to sell these special onions to the British. “L’Oignon Rose de Roscoff” is now protected as an Appellation Controllée (AOC from 2009) due to ………Continue reading Roscoff’s “Onion Johnny” Festival [ July 16, 2009 to July 19, 2009. ] If you are a fan of Bruce Springsteen, Lily Allen or Lenny Kravitz, then a visit to the town of Carhaix(29 Finistere, Brittany) from 16-19 July 2009 should be on your agenda. This is for the well-established Villes Charrues music festival – a literal translation being “old ploughs” festival. But be warned. this is a ………Continue reading Rock Festival in Brittany Brittany Ferries has introduced a new ship on its Plymouth – Roscoff route – the mv Armorique (see photo):- ………Continue reading New Brittany ferry and route Brittany is so different from the rest of France, especially the departement of Finistere (29 Bretagne) which stretches to the “end of the world” and the most westerly points of mainlaind France. It includes the most pleasant port of entry by sea into France at Roscoff on Brittany’s north coast. Served by Brittany Ferries ………Continue reading Roscoff and Concarneau – a tale of two Brittany ports Despite already having a well-developed high speed train (TGV) network, the French have plans to double the length of the special TGV lines by 2020 from the current 1750km. Trains a Grand Vitesse (TGVs) do run on on many major routes, but not all the line is a dedicated TGV track which permits speeds of ………Continue reading France to expand high speed train network [ July 11, 2008; July 12, 2008; July 13, 2008; July 14, 2008; July 15, 2008; July 16, 2008; July 17, 2008; ] Brest (29 Finistere), Brittany’s major city and port hosts its International Maritime Festival from 11-17 July 2008. With 25 nations represented, some 2000 mainly traditional boats, 15,000 sailors the event promises much over the 7 days – moored boats, parades of boats, racing, music and dance plus the launch of a newly-restored cutter ship. ………Continue reading Brest Maritime Festival 2008 |
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