Granit Houses and Character Properties in Brittany
Originally posted on & updated on 19th February, 2025
Brittany, or Bretagne as it is known locally, has remained a favoured holiday hotspot for Brits and French alike. Situated in the northwest corner, jutting into the Atlantic, the area offers access to some of the most beautiful sandy beaches, fertile countryside and cobbled-street market towns.
Endless Activities in Nature
Access to the fabulous coast and fertile countryside across the four departments: Morbihan, Finistere, Cotes D’Armor and Ille et Vilaine, presents opportunities to enjoy a wide range of activities and sports including sailing, fishing, golf, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding, to name a few, which will satisfy even the most active of individuals.
Strong Celtic Heritage
A strong Celtic heritage gives a familiar Cornish semblance to the region, which is complemented by strong Breton tradition and culture, including their language. The area provides an excellent combination of home-from-home comfort and foreign excitement. With speciality culinary delights such as savoury and sweet crepes, seafood, ‘galette’ biscuits and refreshing fizzy cider, there is something for all the family to indulge and enjoy.
History and Charm
Bursting with history and charm from its long and lively past, the area offers diverse attractions from prehistoric megaliths (standing stones) rising from the ground around Carnac to half-timbered buildings in the medieval towns of Vannes, Dinan and Rennes and castles and forts, particularly in Saint Malo, Fougeres and Vitré.
Warmth of the Breton People
Bretons are notorious for their warmth, down-to-earth nature, and resilience. A more laid back and slower pace of life is complemented by annual festivals such as the Fest-Noz, which brings together the Breton people and celebrates their strong cultural identity, which continues to be preserved across the region.
Climate for Relaxation
With longer summer days that aren’t quite as hot as in the south and milder winters than in the UK, plus easy access to the UK and Paris, Brittany offers an incredible opportunity for anyone seeking a fantastic new life in France.
Personal Connections to Brittany
We love Brittany, my godmother is from Loctudy, we spent a few summers their as a child, in the heart of Bigouden country. I spent years living and studying there, enjoying the beaches at Carantec or Plestin les Greves, the strawberries from Plougastel, and I still have friends near Morlaix and Brest in Finistere. Brittany is one of our favourite regions of France, as do many Brits, for many reasons, mainly the proximity to the UK and for cooler summers; not everyone wants 30 degrees in the summer!
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