French regions there are 27, one of them is Brittany. Due to the fact that Brittany is not at all like the French province, its popularity among tourists is not particularly high. This region of France It has its own traditions, language, cuisine - more like English.
General information
Bretagne is located on northwest france on the peninsula. It is also called Brittany. Bretagne France (France) is a medieval paradise, but with a modern device.
At the moment, the district is divided into 4 parts:
- Ile and Vilen, the capital of Rennes.
- Cote d'Armor, capital of Saint-Brieuc.
- Morbihan, the capital of Vannes.
- Finister, the capital of Quimper.
Departments are divided into cantons - small administrative units (a total of 201) in their structure 1268 municipal administrations.
The anthem of the state "The oldest land of my fathers."
The slogan "Death is preferable to shame."
The flag of Brittany was formed in 1923 by Morvan Marshall. The symbolism of the banner can be deciphered as follows: snow-white stripes in the amount of four pieces symbolize the British districts and bishoprics. The black stripes in the amount of five pieces represent the regions and dioceses in which they express themselves in gallo. The ermine was borrowed from the ducal banner. The plant is considered a sign as a sign.
Holy protector: Saint Yves
Holiday: May 19th.
Geography of the province
The regional site covers 27,208 square kilometers, with a population of almost 3 million. Capital of Brittany - The city of Rennes, with a population of 250 thousand.
Brittany is an integral part of the Armorican massif. This area is older than all the rest of which France today consists: its chronology began even before the Paleozoic era.
The Atlantic Ocean surrounded with its waters 4/5 of the border of the peninsula, and its coastal border extends over 3 thousand kilometers, very different coastal relief.
Brittany is located in the westernmost part of France, and it is in this area that the westernmost points of the state are located - Cape Pointe de Corsan on the mainland and somewhat west of the island of Wessan.
Due to the action of the ocean, local winters are relatively mild, and the heat in summer is quite moderate. Spring comes quite early - from the beginning of March, but also lasts a long time, as everything is warming up gradually. Spring is a wonderful time of the year on the peninsula, especially during the flowering of the gorse and gorse.
Harsh winds are rapidly softening inside the peninsula, thanks to the forests. In earlier times, the forest was located throughout the peninsula.
Traditional cuisine
Undoubtedly, pancakes are considered a traditional dish of this province. Each region of Brittany has its own pancakes; they differ in taste and preparation method. Salty pancakes are made from buckwheat flour and eaten with additives in the form of cheese, mushrooms, ham. Sweet pancakes are cooked on wheat flour, with sugar. Just so sweet pancakes do not eat, they are washed down with ribo milk (fermented milk), or cider.
The dessert, which at first glance looks like a Russian omelet, is called a flan. It is made from milk and beaten eggs. Its most famous variety is Farts Forn. For piquancy, cinnamon or vanilla is added, and prune or rum may also be present in the dough.
Kun-amann recipe came from Duarnene. Despite the exotic name, in fact it is a layer cake with salted butter. After raising, the dough is smeared with butter according to the principle of preparing puff pastry. Important! The butter should be high quality and the dough should settle.
Salt oil in Brittany is added to almost all dishes, and especially to pastries. Thanks to this, the food acquires a special taste and is really healthy. The special taste is provided by sea salt added to the oil.
Naturally, where there is a sea or ocean, it cannot do without seafood and fish. All variety, including oysters, mussels, scallops, crabs, trout, eel, sea bream and many other species, is present in the national Breton cuisine.
A drink made from apples stored in canvas bags is called cider. It is divided into two types - sweet and dry. Cornish cider is the first Brittany-made product to receive the Appellation d'Origine Controlee, which takes everything from the place of apple harvesting to rainfall. A high-quality drink is made in several more regions of France : Fuenan, Ennebon.
In Brittany, there is a tradition of making a honey drink called shushen. It includes water and fermented honey. According to legends, sheshena has magical qualities: the gods got drunk from him, and people became immortal. Nowadays, it is served as an aperitif or after a dessert, but you should not get involved in it, because it is an alcoholic drink.
sights
What is not in this province! The architectural monuments are complemented by the stunning nature of the peninsula, creating sights of Brittany. France rich in both.
Nature
We can say that the main Breton attraction is the diversity of the coast. It has everything: endless horizons, dunes, cliffs and sandy beaches. The tides deserve a separate description. The sea is approaching houses, or casting far back. Every six hours, the landscape changes completely. All this is so mesmerizing that it is impossible to take your eyes off. The coast of Brittany is able to awaken the artist in any person. There are port cities with fortresses, and oyster plantations, and small fishing villages, and bays with boats. Exploring Brittany must begin with the north-eastern part, called the Emerald Coast.
Emerald coast
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean of emerald color are breaking about it, giving its name to the coast. This place is primarily appreciated by lovers of privacy, tranquility and moderate temperatures. Its main attraction is the Kankal canal, famous for oysters. Cancale - capital of Brittany oyster industry, established itself as a supplier of the best quality product throughout France. But if you do not take into account oyster production, then Kankal is a very small city and there are not many places that are interesting for tourists. People come here to treat themselves to excellent oysters and other seafood, to watch the ebb and flow, to enjoy the cleanest sandy beaches, to look at the oyster museum and oyster farms.
Saint malo
On the map of france many port cities, but this one is special. It reflects the whole essence of Brittany. Located on an island not far from the continent and surrounded by ancient walls, it still retains the spirit of a medieval sheltered coastal city. From the protruding fortifications of the castle walls, a breathtaking view of the sea, the city and neighboring islands opens up. Below the western wall of the castle you can find a beach called de Bon Secourt. It is perfect for swimming and equipped with the necessary attributes, including ski jumps for jumping.
Camper
Camper is a kind of souvenir card with an old coastal city. Beautiful half-timbered houses and squares as if from a picture, as if transferred to the pages of books that everyone read in childhood. St. Korentin Square and the Gothic Cathedral of the same name invariably attract all tourists to this city. One of the hallmarks of the cathedral is the luxurious and rich decoration of the doorway on the west side. Between the two towers of the temple stands a statue of the king. Opposite the temple is a castle decorated in Italian style, and in it is the Museum of Fine Arts. Here is a painting of many European artists. Not far from the cathedral, on the south side, is the Breton Museum, which houses a collection of local folk art.
Nantes
On the border of the Loire and Erd rivers, the oldest of Brittany and France - Nantes, which is of considerable importance in French history. Nantes was the capital of the Duchy of Breton in the Middle Ages, where in 1598 Henry the Fourth put his signature on the Edict of Nantes, which granted independence of faith to the Protestants. Due to its favorable location, this city flourished in trade in the 16th-19th centuries. In addition, it is also a university city, dating back to the 15th century. Today it is the heart of higher education and the sixth largest city in France. People come here to look at the Castle of the Breton Dukes, surrounded by a garden and a ravine filled with water. This castle was founded in the 15th century by François the Second, one of the last rulers of Brittany. During the excursions, guests can see in addition to the museum located in the castle building, the interior of the rooms, loopholes and the courtyard. In addition, the moat, castle gardens and walls can be inspected for free. Equally worth paying attention to the Bouffet district, it consists of half-timbered houses, curved streets and shops of French delicacies.
Rennes
This city is the capital of Brittany as well as the financial and highly cultured heart of the region. It is worth starting a walk in this city with City Hall Square, and the Town Hall, built in 1734, is also located there. If you move from the Town Hall to the east, you can see the Breton Parliament, surrounded by houses of the XVIII century. Do not forget about the church of the Abbey of Notre-Dame-Saint-Melanie, erected between the XI-XIII centuries, as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, whose main feature is a mixture of different architectural styles.
Morbian
This department of British France is known for its beautiful landscapes and comfortable climate. The harbor is crowded with numerous small islands, but only two of them are popular among tourists - Ile-o-Mouin and Ile d'Ar. This area was inhabited even in primitive times, Morbihan is full of interesting stone structures and megalithic monuments - the oldest in the world.
Joslen
The whole town is a continuous attraction, but the most important is still the castle of Joslen. Built back in the 11th century, for many centuries it was the property of the Rohan family. The facade of this castle is an example of the Flaming Gothic of the Renaissance in Brittany.
Vitre
IN Brittany France a lot of cities transporting tourists from the modern world to the medieval world. But, nevertheless, it was the city of Vitra in 1999 that was awarded the title "City of History and Art", because it remained almost in its original form. Chateau de Vitre, built by Baron Vitre, tentatively in the X century. It is believed that this castle is the most beautiful in the territory of Brittany, it has a museum of medieval history, and tourists can easily enter the castle. The ancient city is located at the bottom of the castle.
Dinan
All travel guides and tourist guides recommend visiting this city. It is located between the cities of Dinard and Saint-Malo, on a hill on the left edge of Rance. This city is still surrounded by fortified walls, preserving the character of medieval times. This area also houses the world famous Chateau d'Anne de Brittany palace. Now the castle has a museum.
Emerald Coast
This is the coast on which many famous resorts are located. Brittany. France it is represented by Cancale, and its oysters, and Cervant-sur-Mer, and Dinard, which is considered the most stylish resort.
How much will a trip to Brittany cost?
It is impossible to answer this question exactly, since it is all individual. It is worth considering what price has tour to Brittany , transportation costs, food, prices in museums, etc. On average, it can be assumed that a trip can cost between 700-1000 dollars if you save in something, and 1500-2000 if you do not limit costs.