More about Brittany

1216309900 TANGO A GUIPRY 240608 024 With a temperate climate, long hours of sunshine and many beautiful parks with leisure and watersports amenities, this a perfect place to visit, whatever the time of year.

Bretons are fiercely proud of their unique culture and traditions and every year the streets and towns of Brittany come to life in a blaze of colour and music as the region’s rich history and ancient legends are celebrated in traditional style. Dressed in traditional costume, men, women and children dance through the streets to the sounds of lively Celtic music, while cafes and restaurants proudly offer delicious regional speciality dishes. Fabulous seafood platters or traditional Breton crêpes with a mug of local cider are all well worth trying.

As you meander along the quiet waterways, don’t miss the fairytale castles at Blain and Josselin or a trip to the historic regional capital – Rennes or the cathedral city of Nantes. The medieval streets of fortifi ed Dinan, set high in the cliffs overlooking the port and the stunning gardens at La Gacilly are firm favourites too. Brittany’s beautiful countryside is home to a wonderful array of rare plants, birds and wildlife and the many cycle paths and nature trails are perfect for seeing what lies beyond the waterways. Enjoy picnics in the beautiful parks, hire pedalos on lakes and wander the cobbled streets of medieval towns and colourful ports. Fishermen relish the quiet lakes, rivers and streams that are home to an abundance of fish including trout, roach, wild salmon and the fabulous carp.

“Brittany has a charm that we hadn’t experienced anywhere else in France. The people were lovely and the canals a delight to cruise.”

Brittany is a charming cruising region to explore and with over 600kms of waterways and surrounding countryside waiting to be discovered, you can be sure of a perfect cruising holiday wherever you go.

Ken Oxley cruised Brittany with Le Boat. To see a short video of his trip, click above.