Britanny (Bretagne) is amongst the best known regions of France thanks to it's proximity to the UK and the numerous ferry crossings and airports scattered around the region. It consists of the departments of Côtes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan and Finistère.
The attractions include, of course, the three very disparate coastlines. The western coast is primarily for surfing, the northern for rock pools and the southern for the glorious sandy beaches.
Mild weather in the regio means that both Spring and Autumn are very attractive and in the Autumn you can enjoy the stunning display of golden and red hues as the sunlight plays across the leaves.
It's not just the the beaches of course as there are a considerable number of cute medieval villages around the area including the Plus Beaux listed villages of Île-de-Sein, Ille-et-Vilaine, Le Faou, Locronan, and Saint-Suliac.
Amongst major attractions are the medieval town of Josselin with it's 11th century castle and elegant gardens.
In terms of airports, there's a wide selection both in the region and just outside it including Dinard (DNR), Loriet (LRT) and Rennes (RNS). However, the ferry ports of Cherbourg and St Malo carry a comparable number of tourists taking advantage of the many family friendly attractions of this region.
Photo courtesy of La Ville au Tady
