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Brittany
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Brittany - one of the easiest destinations to reach from the Channel Islands - is a unique area where the Breton and Gallic cultures have influenced the development of the region. Sandy beaches stretch around its coast which is bordered by the English Channel to the North and the Atlantic to the west. The more inland areas are broken up by rivers such as the Rance and Villaine. Further into Brittany, the Breton language is still spoken and the road and town names are displayed in both languages. Region of flowers and festivals, Brittany has much to offer to its visitors and I. Travel have created many exciting, special breaks for its customers within its boundaries. Saint Malo
We have a range of 2 and 3 star hotels in St. Malo, most within easy walking distance of the port. Contact us for information
Market days Dinard
Market days - Thursday & Saturday mornings. If you are travelling as foot passengers, you can take a short 10 minute boat ride from St. Malo across to Dinard. Ask us for details. Dinan
An abundance of restaurants, cafes, shops, museums to
visit and lots of local arts and crafts.
Rennes
Market day - Saturday morning
The above are just a sample of the destinations available to give you an idea of what we have on offer. If there is somewhere else in Brittany that you fancy visiting, please let us know. For more information on visits and events, visit Gites & More, an on-line magazine about what is on in Brittany
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Founded
in the 6th century by the Welsh monk MacLow,
St Malo is now a worldwide known destination. St Malo has lots to offer: a
rich & unique maritime history, it is situated on the scenic Emerald coast
and has very excellent restaurants with sea food specialties. There is a
wide array of activities in St. Malo or nearby to suit all tastes.
Only
a ten minutes drive from St. Malo across the barrage de la Rance, Dinard is
an elegant seaside resort full of character and with superb views of St.
Malo from across the bay.
A
magnificent medieval town, Dinan is truly the most picturesque destination.
Steeped in history and tradition, the old town is completely medieval with
beautiful 14th century buildings, encircled by ancient ramparts. Take a
stroll down the rue de Jerzual which leads down from the old town to the
port on the river Rance.
The capital of
Brittany and bustling university city. A shoppers paradise, the centre of Rennes offers all the big designer names. There are also some enormous
hyper-markets on the outskirts of the city. Art galleries, museums, theatres
and some fantastic night life. Lots of the bars and cafes around
the place St. Anne have live bands playing and are open till the small
hours.