In the heart of central Brittany that the town of Gourin (56 Morbihan, Brittany) presents the FETE DE LA CREPE, the last weekend of July - 27 - 28 July…
At Chateau Pommorio near Tréveneuc (22 Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany) there is a Spring Garden Festival Fête des Jardins 13 - 14 April 2024 which has an international and British angle. Rising…
The seaside town of Carantec (29 Finisterre, Brittany) is throwing an Oyster Festival to celebrate its most renowned shellfish in Spring 2025 . Offering oyster menus, tasting sessions, accompanying beer,…
For the third year running, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded its Green Star to restaurants from its selections which stand out for their ambitious approach to more sustainable gastronomy.Each defining…
Île-de-Sein was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2018. Five miles (8km) off the Pointe du Raz, the Île de Sein is…
Pont-Aven was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2020 Pont-Aven East of Concarneau, Pont-Aven is best known for its association with the…
ile d’Houat was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2021 Ile de Houat An island off the south coast of Brittany…
The Beautiful Island off the coast of Brittany - Belle Ile-en-Mer
Quimper, (29 Finistère, Brittany) hosts the region's annual Celtic Festival (Festival de Cornouaille) 18 - 21 July 2024 This part of France feels and sounds quite different from other regions…
Brittany Photo Festival and Yves Rocher Festival Photo La Gacilly from 21 June - 3 November 2024 La Gacilly, (56 Morbihan, Bretagne) is synonymous with the late Yves Rocher who…
Watching the Tour de France last week, I noticed that one stage finished in the town of Briancon (05 Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes–Cote d’Azur, which claims to be the highest city in…
The small Brittany port of Plougastel-Daoulas (29 Finistère, Brittany) celebrates with its annual Strawberry Festival (Fête des Fraises) on the second Sunday in June (12 June 2016) Celebrating its 70th…
The Brittany city of Vannes ( 56 Morbihan, Brittany) celebrates with the Vannes Historical Festival (Fêtes Historiques de Vannes) 13-14 July 2022 to coincide with the 14th July celebrations -…
Saint Cast-le-Guildo The Brittany port of Saint-Cast-ie-Guildo (22 Cotes d'Armor, Bretagne) plays host to a summer evening Oyster Festival (Fete de l'Huitre) 22 June 2024 with music and fireworks!! and a…
EU citizens under the age of 26 get free entry into most of France’s national monuments and museums, and many museums are free for the first Sunday of each month.…
France has always been keen on cycling - the annual Tour de France is probably the biggest cycle race in the world, covering over 3000km in 3 weeks each July,…
In the far west of Brittany the attractive port of Douarnenez (29 Finistere, Bretagne) hosts the Douarnenez Maritime Festival (Temps fête) 18 - 21 July 2024 This is a major…
Pommé is a by-product of the cider-making process, and is a paste of apple purée with added caramel and prune flavourings, which is made in a traditional copper Pommé kettle…
Fishy Festival in Brittany in April
A special island - even has a summer Opera Festival