Brittany places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Brittany region. See also our Brittany travel guide.
Armorique Regional Park (Finistere)
The Armorique regional park is a lovely way to enjoy the countryside of Brittany both on and away from the coast See guide
Arzon (Morbihan)
Arzon is a tiny village with basic facilities near the coast See guide
Audierne (Finistere)
The picturesque harbour area and the proximity of beaches combine to endure the popularity of Audierne See guide
Auray (Morbihan)
Auray is a an attractive town with lovely views across the port of Saint-Goustan See guide
Beauport Abbey (Cotes-d'Armor)
The 13th century abbey at Beauport is a lovely mix of ancient abbey buildings and gardens See guide
Beauport Abbey Gardens (Cotes d'Armor)
The gardens of Beauport Abbey form a charming setting for the evocative ruins. See guide Advertisement
Becherel (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Becherel is a pretty town and a centre for books. See guide
Belle Ile (Morbihan)
Belle-Ile is the largest of the Brittany islands and has lovely coastline and pretty villages to enjoy exploring See guide
Benodet (Finistere)
The long established resort of Benodet has a very scenic harbour for your promenade! See guide
Binic (Cotes-d'Armor)
Binic is a small seaside resort with an attractive harbour and several beaches See guide
Brelevenez (Cotes-d'Armor)
Brelevenez is a region of Lannion with a beautiful staircase leading to a medieval church See guide
Camaret (Finistere)
The pleasure port, local beaches, historic monuments and prehistoric standing stones nearby all make Camaret a popular Brittany destination See guide
Cancale (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Cancale is the perfect place to try the famous Brittany oysters, fresh every day! See guide
Cap Frehel (Cotes-d'Armor)
Cap-Fréhel is a scenic clifftop, viewpoint and coastal path See guide
Carnac (Morbihan)
Carnac is famius worldwide because of the extensive number of prehistoric standing stones and dolmens nearby See guide Advertisement
Carnac Plage (Morbihan)
Sooner or later you might fatigue of the thousands of prehistoric monuments in Carnac...now head for the small resort and beach at Carnac Plage! See guide
Chateau de Dinan (Cotes-d'Armor)
Dinan castle is an imposing medieval castle which also has views across the town from the ramparts See guide
Chateau de Josselin (Morbihan)
The Chateau de Josselin has a 1000 year history and includes both medieval and renaissance parts See guide
Chateau de Pontivy (Morbihan)
The Chateau de Pontivy has dominated the centre of Pontivy in Morbihan since 1485 See guide
Chateaugiron (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The castle and towers in the heart of old Chateaugiron help explain why it is now classed as a 'small city of character'. See guide
Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Combourg is best known for the Chateau de Combourg, once home to Chateaubriand, the romantic French author See guide
Concarneau (Finistere)
Now listed as a town of art and history, you will find lots of interesting monuments in Concarneau See guide
Cote de Granit Rose (Cotes-d'Armor)
The pink rocks and blue seas of the Cote de Granit Rose make it one of the prettiest coastlines in France See guide
Crozon (Finistere)
The Crozon peninsula in western Brittany has an ideal combination of villages, coastline and beaches See guide
Dinan (Cotes-d'Armor)
The extensive medieval centre of the walled town of Dinan ensure its popularity - one of our favourite Brittany towns! See guide
Dinan basilica of Saint-Sauveur (Cotes-d'Armor)
The basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Dinan incorporates romanesque elements from the 12th century and gothic elements from the 15th century See guide
Dinan church of Saint-Malo (Cotes-d'Armor)
The Church of Saint-Malo in Dinan is a large 15th century church with interesting architectural features See guide
Dinan Rue du Jerzual (Cotes-d'Armor)
The Rue du Jerzual and the port are two of the most picturesque areas in Dinan See guide
Dinard (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Dinard, estblished as a fashionable resort in the 19th century, is still one of the nicest towns in Ille-et-Vilaine See guide
Dinard Pointe de la Malouine (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Pointe de la Malouine in Dinard is a promontory west of the town centre with several 19th century villas and a coast path See guide
Dinard Pointe du Moulinet (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Pointe du Moulinet in Dinard is visited for the imposing neo-gothic villas and the impressive views See guide
Dol-de-Bretagne (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The lovely old town in Dol-de-Bretagne ensure it remains one of the most popular destinations in Brittany See guide
Douarnenez (Finistere)
Tourism based around the beaches and pleasure port have largely overtaken fishing as the principal industry at Douarnenez See guide
Emerald Coast (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The Emerald Coast in northern Brittany is extremely popular with visitors and contains numerous places of interest, beaches and resorts See guide
Erquy (Cotes-d'Armor)
Erquy is a small resort near several sandy beaches and the viewpoint at Cap d'Erquy See guide
Forges des Salles (Cotes-d'Armor)
Attraction or village? The Forges des Salles was a 19th century village for workers in the forges, now restored as attraction. See guide
Fougeres (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The castle and historic lower town are the main attraction, but be sure to also explore the newer upper town in Fougeres See guide
Guerlesquin (Finistere)
Guerlesquin, listed as a 'small city of character', is a lovely way to see the traditional granite architecture for which Brittany is renowned See guide
Guingamp (Cotes-d'Armor)
The centre of Guingamp has several colombage houses and an important basilica among its places of interest See guide
Guingamp Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours (Cotes-d'Armor)
The Basilica in Guingamp is an interesting mix of archtectural styles and includes an ancient statue of the black Virgin See guide
Huelgoat (Finistere)
The walk through the ancient forest that is accessed from Huelgoat town centre is very popular with visitors See guide
Ile aux Moines (Morbihan)
In the Morbihan Gulf, the Ile-aux-Moines is also very easy to reach - very enjoyable to spend a day exploring but you might not be on your own! See guide
Ile Brehat (Cotes-d'Armor)
The views and landscapes of the small island of Ile-Bréhat can be explored on foot or by bike; a lovely escape from the crowds See guide
Ile de Groix (Morbihan)
With a popular beach, lovely traditional cottages and scenic villages the Ile-de-Groix is one of our favourite Brittany islands See guide
Ile de Houat (Morbihan)
We particularly recommend you walk the coast path around the small island of Ile-de-Houat See guide
Ile Molene and Ouessant (Finistere)
The remote and barren landscapes of the Molene islands are fascinating and now a listed World Biosphere Reserve See guide
Ile-d'Arz (Morbihan)
The beaches and scenery along the coastal footpath combine to make the Ile d'Arz, in the Morbihan Gulf, very popular with visitors See guide
Ile-de-Batz (Finistere)
The Ile-de-Batz is one of the most popular Brittany islands, with a pretty harbour, beaches, semi-tropical gardens and scenic coastline to enjoy See guide
Ile-de-Sein (Finistere)
As well as lovely scenery you will also enjoy exploring the village on the remote island of Ile-de-Sein, now listed among the most beautiful villages in France See guide
Iles des Glenan (Finistere)
The uninhabited islands of the Glenan archipelago are now a popular nature reserve and diving centre See guide
Josselin (Morbihan)
The castle and the river are the centre of your visit to the historic town of Josselin See guide
La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan)
The river harbour and historic old town centre make La Roche-Bernard a lovely little town to visit See guide
La Roche-Derrien (Cotes-d'Armor)
La Roche-Derrien is a village with medieval origins ad several medieval houses a few kilometres from the Coast of Granite Rose See guide
La Trinite sur Mer (Morbihan)
The quiet harbour town of La Trinité-sur-Mer is where you can discover a traditional Brittany harbour before tourism took hold... See guide
Landerneau (Finistere)
Among the highlights in the center of Landerneau, the medieval houses next to the bridge are our favourite See guide
Langon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Langon is home to an ancient chapel with a Roman fresco See guide
Lannion (Cotes-d'Armor)
Lannion is an interesting detour, with several medieval houses and a pretty riverfront to explore See guide
Le Conquet (Finistere)
The surrounding rocky coastline is the main attraction here, and the village of Le Conquet itself is also pleasant to explore See guide
Le Faou (Finistere)
The attractive harbour and traditional wooden houses explain why Le Faou is now listed amng the most beautiful villages in France See guide
Le Val-André (Cotes-d'Armor)
Le Val-André is a family friendly seaside resort on the Brittany coast See guide
Locmariaquer (Morbihan)
The quiet small town of Locmariquer is best known for the famous oysters produced here, and available in the local restaurants! See guide
Locquirec (Finistere)
Locquirec is a quiet tradional Brittany town, visited above all for its sandy beaches See guide
Locronan (Finistere)
Locronan, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' is one of our favourite villages in Britany See guide
Lorient (Morbihan)
Due to the fishing industry and war time damage Lorient is not a typical Brittany destination but retains some highlights such as the Submarine Museum See guide
Moncontour (Cotes-d'Armor)
The highlight in Moncontour is exploring the streets of half-timbered houses within the medieval defensive walls See guide
Mont-Dol (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Mont Dol is a small village with a hill top on which stands a windmill and a small chapel. See guide
Morbihan Gulf (Morbihan)
The Gulf of Morbihan, almost a protected lagoon on the southern coast of Brittany has various islands and places of interest See guide
Morgat (Finistere)
The long sandy beach at Morgat has been the centre of activity here for more than 100 years, since the resort was first established See guide
Morlaix (Finistere)
The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town of Morlaix See guide
Paimpol (Cotes-d'Armor)
The harbour and the traditional small houses combine to make Paimpol a very interesting town to explore See guide
Paimpont (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Paimpont is well known for its 'magical forest', part of the ancient forests that once covered Brittany See guide
Pedernec (Cotes-d'Armor)
Pédernec is a small village with a pretty church and two chapels near Guingamp See guide
Perros-Guirec (Cotes-d'Armor)
Peros-Guirec is a popular town in the heart of the beautiful Cote de Granit Rose See guide
Plancoet (Cotes-d'Armor)
Quiet when compared with the coast towns in Brittany, Plancoet and the nearby valley of the Arguenon river merit exploration See guide
Pleumeur-Bodou (Cotes-d'Armor)
Pleumeur-Bodou is a small town in north Brittany with several popular tourist attractions including a planetarium See guide
Plevenon (Cotes-d'Armor)
Plévenon is a small village in Brittany near Cap Fréhel See guide
Plouezoch (Finistere)
At Plouezoc'h you wil enjoy a stroll around the town, and the view to the Chateau de Taurea on a small island See guide
Ploumanac'h (Cotes-d'Armor)
Ploumanac'h is a small village that is very well situated for exploring the beautiful Coast of Granite Rose in Brittany See guide
Pointe du Roselier (Cotes-d'Armor)
The Pointe du Roselier is a beautiful view of the cliffs and Bay of Saint-Brieuc, in northern Brittany See guide
Pont l'Abbe (Finistere)
One of the quieter towns in Finistere, the port in Pont-l'Abbé and the walk long the river make for a very pleasant visit See guide
Pont-Aven (Finistere)
The watermills and harbour area give Pont-Aven its own special appeal See guide
Pont-Croix (Finistere)
The Collegiale Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon and the narow surrounding streets are the highlight of your visit to Pont-Croix See guide
Pontivy (Morbihan)
Pontivy is particularly interesting because it has a medieval old town and also a region added in the Napoleonic era to explore See guide
Pontrieux (Cotes-d'Armor)
The canals, river and port in Pontrieux - and the famous washhouses - make it a very scenic town to explore See guide
Port de Crouesty (Morbihan)
Port Crouesty is a new port development near Arzon, with a picturesque wak around the headland See guide
Port Navalo (Morbihan)
Port Navalo is a small traditional and unspoiled port near Arzon See guide
Quiberon (Morbihan)
Apart from the town itself, the main attraction here is the scenery and beaches along the coast of the Quiberon peninsula See guide
Quimper (Finistere)
The important town of Quimper is also one of the most visited in Brittany, especially for the half-timbered houses and the cathedral See guide
Quimperle (Finistere)
The extremely pretty centre of Quimperlé make it one of the loveliest small towns in Finistere See guide
Redon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Combining and active port with the cobbled streets of the old town, Redon is very enjoyable to explore See guide
Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine)
An unmissable highlight in the region, Rennes has a very picturesque medieval centre See guide
Rochefort-en-Terre (Morbihan)
Now listed as one of the 'most beautiful villages in France' you will enjoy a stroll around the centre of Rochefort-en-Terre and a look at the castle See guide
Roscoff (Finistere)
Think Roscoff is just a ferry terminal? Take time o explore the historic centre! See guide
Sables-d'Or-les-Pins (Cotes-d'Armor)
Sables-d'Or-les-Pins is a lovely beach on the Brittany coast See guide
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer (Ille-et-Vilaine)
The resort of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer is an attractive destination with lovely views, several beaches and a charming village centre See guide
Saint-Brice-en-Cogles (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Most visitors to Saint-Brice-en-Cogles also enjoy the tour of the local castles and manor houses See guide
Saint-Brieuc (Cotes-d'Armor)
Saint-Brieuc has a cathedral and a historic centre with several medieval houses to see See guide
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo (Cotes-d'Armor)
Saint-cast-le-Guildo is a small seaside resort with a sandy beach and easy access to attractive coastal scenery See guide
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys (Morbihan)
The quiet village of Saint-Guildas is visited for the Abbey Church and the natural harbour See guide
Saint-Goustan (Morbihan)
The picturesque harbour area of Saint-Goustan is a lovely place for a promenade after exploring the town of Auray See guide
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer (Cotes-d'Armor)
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer is a small town on a peninsula in Brittany that is surrounded by beaches See guide
Saint-Lunaire (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Saint-Lunaire is a small resort, established west of Dinard in the 19th century See guide
Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine)
We were pleased to discover that Saint-Malo, often considered a ferry port, is also an exceptional town to explore See guide
Saint-Pol-de-Leon (Finistere)
The highlight of your visit to Saint-Pol-de-Léon migh be the 15th century Cathedral Saint-Paul-Aurelien - or it might be a nearby beach! See guide
Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral (Finistere)
The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the Brittany region, with numerous interesting artefacts See guide
Saint-Quay-Portrieux (Cotes-d'Armor)
Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a small resort in Brittany, with a sandy beach and a port See guide
Saint-Suliac (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Saint Suliac is a beautiful village on the estuary of the River Rance in Brittany. See guide
Sainte-Anne d'Auray (Morbihan)
This ensemble of religious monuments in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray was a most unexpected discovery in southern Brittany See guide
Sarzeau (Morbihan)
See Suscinio Castle and the Gardens of Chateau de Kerlevenan in Sarzeau before heading to one of the beaches to the south See guide
Trebeurden (Cotes-d'Armor)
Trebeurden is a small resort with a sandy beach on the pretty Cote de Granit Rose See guide
Tregastel (Cotes-d'Armor)
The resort of Tregastel has one of the nicest beaches in the area, and we also enjoyed following the coast path near here See guide
Treguier (Cotes-d'Armor)
The cathedral and the 15th century half-timbered houses combine to make Treguier a particularly interesting town to visit See guide
Treguier cathedral (Cotes-d'Armor)
Tréguier cathedral is a gothic style cathedral with a beautiful cloister See guide
Vannes (Morbihan)
An unmissable highlight in this region of Brittany, the half-timbered houses in the centre of Vannes make it one of our favourite French medieval towns See guide
Vitre (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A town not be missed, Vitré has a superb historic centre with numerous fascinating medieval buildings See guideFor more information see the Brittany guide
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Tourist attractions to visit in Brittany
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Aquarium
Aquarium de Vannes
Aquarium marin de Trégastel
Océanopolis
Enclos paroissial decorative churches
Argol
Bodilis
Brasparts
Commana
Guimiliau
La Martyre
La Roche Maurice
Lampaul-Guimiliau
Lannedern
Locmelar
Pleyben
Plougastel-Daoulas
Plougonven
Plouneour-Ménez
Saint Thégonnec
Sizun
Grand Sites of France
Beauport Abbey: See tourist guide
Cap d'Erquy / Cap Frehel: See tourist guide
Massif Dunaire de Gavres-Quiberon
Pointe du Raz
UNESCO world heritage sites
Camaret-sur-Mer tour dorée (Vauban fortifications): See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Carnac: See tourist guide
Ile-de-Sein: See tourist guide
Locronan: See tourist guide
National Monuments
Cairn de Barnenez
Maison Ernest Renan
Megalithic site of Carnac: See tourist guide
Megaliths of Locmariaquer: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Dinan: See tourist guide
Paimpol: See tourist guide
Saint-Renan
Vitre: See tourist guide
Regional Natural Parcs
Armorique: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Dinan: See tourist guide
Rennes: See tourist guide
Treguier: See tourist guide
Vannes: See tourist guide
Vitre: See tourist guide
Towns of Art and History
Concarneau: See tourist guide
Dinan: See tourist guide
Dinard: See tourist guide
Fougeres: See tourist guide
Lorient: See tourist guide
Quimper: See tourist guide
Rennes: See tourist guide
Vannes: See tourist guide
Vitre: See tourist guide
Ville d'etape
Bedee
Dol-de-Bretagne: See tourist guide
Elven
Grand-Fougeray
Josselin: See tourist guide
Saint-Brice-en-Cogles: See tourist guide
Saint-Thegonnec
4* Towns in Bloom
Brest
Cesson-Sevigne
Chartres-de-Bretagne
Dinard: See tourist guide
Fougeres: See tourist guide
La Gacilly
La Vraie-Croix
Lannion: See tourist guide
Le Rheu
Pontrieux: See tourist guide
Quimper: See tourist guide
Quintin
Rochefort-en-Terre: See tourist guide
Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marche
Saint-Juvat
Saint-Malo: See tourist guide
Vannes: See tourist guide
Zoo or wildlife park
Parc zoologique du château de Branféré
Zoo de Pont-Scorff
Zooparc de Trégomeur
