Be Breizh - Brittany

2011
Brittany 2011
Be Breizh !
Press pack
Press contact
Elizabeth Thorold
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7061 6630
[email protected]
Brittany Tourism
1, rue Raoul Ponchon
35069 Rennes Cedex, France
www.brittanytourism.com
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Contents
Welcome to Brittany!
Ten good reasons to visit Brittany
Feel-good holidays for 2011
Get to know the real Brittany
What’s on in 2011
What to do in Brittany
What to eat in Brittany
Brittany online
Over to you
Getting there
Press trips 2011
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Brittany 2011
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Be Breizh !
Welcome to Brittany!
With 1700 miles of coastline, mile upon mile of unspoilt
countryside, perfectly preserved medieval towns and villages
and a vibrant culture all of its own, it’s France, but not as
you know it...
Brittany is the home of stripy tops, strings of onions and
berets; iconic faded blue shutters adorn homely stone
cottages; weekly markets throng in even the smallest of Breton villages.
Brittany lays claim to all that is so quintessentially French – and then
adds a liberal dose of strong regional identity, its own language and the
Breton craic to make it its own!
Be Breizh!
What is ‘be Breizh’? Breizh is the Breton word for Brittany so to ‘be Breizh
is an invitation to the world to be transformed by Brittany. It’s an invitation to get under
the skin of the real Brittany; to discover its glorious landscapes; to taste the freshest of
seafood and the finest local produce; to understand the unique Breton culture and
identity. Use it as you wish: as an expression of goodwill, strength and courage or, for
Star Wars fans, as a way of expressing ‘may the Breton force be with you’! Visit Brittany
and come back feeling enriched, invigorated and with renewed energy...Be Breizh and
experience the Brittany effect!
Big-screen Brittany
Brittany Tourism’s destination film is a montage of
images of beautiful Brittany that reinforces not only the idea
of ‘be Breizh’ but also shows the region in a new, modern and
more dynamic light. Watch the film on the home page of www.
brittanytourism.com or www.youtube.com/brittanyuncut
Brand new Brittany branding
Brittany’s brand new logo has just been unveiled: a striking black and white
graphic that not only reflects and respects the strong Breton identity but also embraces
the region’s modernity and dynamism.
The branding can be used by a whole range of bodies from tourism professionals
to businesses and educational establishments. As it is also a mark of quality,
organisations must apply to be able to use it and, for tourism professionals, attend a
two-day seminar before being given the seal of approval. Director of Brittany Tourism, Michael Dodds adds: ‘The new Brittany logo is a
fantastic umbrella for all things Brittany. For tourism, it means that wherever people
see the sign, they can expect excellent quality, a warm welcome, a commitment to
sustainable tourism and an enthusiastic presentation of the local area and produce.
It’s about having the Be Breizh attitude!’
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Ten reasons to visit Brittany
1. Food, glorious food
From the humble yet glorious crêperie to Michelin-starred restaurants,
Brittany is foodie heaven.
2. Festival fever
The Bretons even have their own words for a good old-fashioned kneesup (fest noz and fest diez) such is the importance of its role in daily life.
3. Coastal delights
It’s the birthplace of the stripy mariners’ top, has
spawned world-class sailors and has a spectacularly
varied coastline that begs to be explored.
4. The ultimate in feel-good
All that fresh sea air filling the lungs, an active, outdoor
life, fresh locally-produced food: it all combines to mean
you leave Brittany feeling refreshed and invigorated.
5. The great outdoors
Blessed by Mother Nature, Brittany’s ever-changing landscapes inspire you to get out
and explore. Romantic heaths, quiet country lanes or clifftop paths all await.
6. So near, yet a world away
It’s so easy to load up the car and let your holiday start on the ferry without a care in
the world or why not make the most of Brittany’s fuss-free regional airports?
7. Shop ‘til you drop
Stock up on Breton specialities such as butter biscuits, kouign amann cake, Quimper
pottery, seafood and of course, all the usual cheese, wine, saucisson...
8. Picture-postcard villages
A day spent exploring narrow cobbled streets, perhaps
stumbling upon the bustling weekly market, is what
makes France so special.
9. Myths and legends
Brittany’s unique history and culture mean that myth,
legend and folklore are all alive and kicking today from
the origins of Arthurian legend to a very specific brand of Breton goblin: a korrigan!
10. All things Breton
And of course, the best reason to visit Brittany is for all things Breton: the warm
welcome, the unique Breton twist on French culture, the Breton craic. Be Breizh and
experience the Brittany effect!
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Feel-good holidays in Brittany
Whether you want to have a holiday with a clear conscience, kick-start a new you
by including a healthy dash of fitness and fresh air or whether you want to learn a new
skill, have a holiday with a difference in Brittany.
Walk it off...
Walk a stretch of the renowned GR34 that follows
Brittany’s coast all the way round the peninsula from the Mont
St-Michel bay to the Loire-Atlantique. Starting out at St-Malo
and Dinard, each day involves around 20km of independent
walking before arriving close to St-Brieuc on the final day.
This 8-day/7-night package includes hotel accommodation
on a B&B basis, maps and the all-essential luggage transfer!
€535 per person based on two people sharing a double room.
www.sentiersmaritimes.com
Go green!
Stay in an ecofriendly B&B while you are exploring
the voies vertes, or greenways, that crisscross the Breton
countryside. Hôt’Berge in southern Brittany is a stone’s
throw from the Vilaine towpath that takes you all the way
to Rennes. The family home has lovingly been restored
using environmentally friendly techniques: rainwater
harvesting, hemp insulation, organic or locally sourced food...
€60 per night in a double room on a B&B basis.
www.gannedel.fr
Playing Pinocchio
Leave computers and video games far
behind and sign your children up for one of
Dominique Bébin’s workshops to make wooden
toys. The course is run over two 3-hour sessions
in St-Brieuc and, surrounded by brightly painted
wooden letters, mobiles and puppets, your little
one’s imagination will run wild. Carefully crafted
with their own fair hands under the expert eye of Dominique, it will be the best
souvenir ever!
€50 for two 3-hour sessions.
www.brittanytourism.com and click on Brittany Experiences
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Feel-good holidays in Brittany
And relax...
Wellness and a clear conscience go hand in hand
at the hotel-thalasso Castel Clara on the island of BelleÎle. The Cure Nature et Thalasso is a 6-day programme
to get your mind, body and soul back in shape and
combines four daily
treatments with walks and bike rides that explore the
beautiful island – you’ll leave feeling renewed and
full of energy. Castel Clara is the first hotel-thalasso to
receive the European Ecolabel so you’ll be doing your bit
to protect this island paradise too.
From €1,665 per person on a half-board basis for 6 days.
www.castel-clara.com
All at sea
Spend a day at sea onboard a beautiful traditional sailing boat and learn about
Brittany’s sailing heritage first hand. Start with breakfast at the top of the St-Méen
church tower, drinking in the panoramic views over the town and coast below, before
climbing onboard to crew the An Durzunel. Hoist the main sail and explore Mont SaintMichel bay before tucking into a freshly caught seafood lunch. Brittany in a seashell.
€57 per person (minimum 4 people; maximum 6 people).
www.brittanytourism.com and click on Brittany Experiences
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Get to know the real Brittany
Brittany Experiences are a hand-picked selection of extra special things to do
in Brittany. Each one is organised by a local so you get to see Brittany through their
eyes and it might last a day, a morning or an afternoon. Brittany Experiences can be
booked through www.brittanytourism.com and prices vary from €6 to €60 per person
– a brilliant and inexpensive way to make your holiday unforgettable...
Help bring home the day’s catch with Johan the fisherman
(€45 per person)
Sail a catamaran around
archipelago (€35 per person)
the Bréhat
Go for a lesson at dessert school to learn how to cook all
manner of sweet treats (€60)
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Get to know the real Brittany
Find out about seaweed gathering off the majestic fjords of
Finistère ( €42 for a group of 2-5 people)
Try supping (stand up paddle) off the Pink
Granite Coast with surf champion, Alexis
Deniel (€45 for 2 hours)
Take the pancake challenge and learn how to make Breton
crêpes (€28 per person)
See the sunrise over the mystical Montsd’Arrée (€12 per person)
Want to know more? See www.brittanytourism.com/ideas/brittany-experiences
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What’s on in 2011
Tour de France
4-7 July 2011
Brittany is the star of the show for
this year’s Tour de France as the peloton will
be spending 4 days in the region. Arriving
in Redon in Morbihan, visiting Finistère and
Côtes-d’Armor before leaving through Ille-etVilaine, watch and marvel as Tour de France
fever takes over...
www.letour.fr
Vieilles Charrues
14-17 July 2011
Carhaix, Finistère
France’s biggest rock music festival,
Vieilles Charrues (pronounced ‘‘V’ ‘A’ sharroo’)
is Brittany’s answer to Glastonbury. Expect an
outstanding line-up this year as the festival
celebrates its 20th birthday. Rumour has
it that Take That (including Robbie) will be
headlining...
www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr
La Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan
30 May to 5 June 2011
Golfe du Morbihan, Morbihan
This beautiful bay, home to hundreds of tiny islands and
breathtaking sunsets, will be dotted with sailing vessels
of all shapes and sizes during this visual feast of a sailing
event!
www.semainedugolfe.asso.fr
Did you know?
Brittany already has an excellent network of cycle paths yet this is set to get even
better thanks to the recent EU initiative, CYCLE. The project will fund new sections
of cycle paths in Brittany and northern France to then link up with the southwest of
England: Devon, Dorset and Cornwall.
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What’s on in 2011
Festival de Cornouaille
19-24 July 2011
Quimper, Finistère
The huge Festival de Cornouaille is one of
France’s oldest traditional festivals and today is a
showcase for Breton culture in all its many forms. An
eclectic mix of the traditional and the contemporary,
there will be some 200 shows on the programme.
www.festival-cornouaille.com
Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques
9-10 April 2011
Erquy, Côtes-d’Armor
This festival pays homage to the succulent scallop with
tastings galore. To find out a bit more about what you’re eating,
you can do a boat trip and watch scallops being fished too or
simply explore the arts and crafts market and enjoy the musical
entertainment.
www.erquy-tourisme.com
From Turner to Monet
1 April to 31 August 2011
Quimper, Finistère
Brittany’s unique landscape has been inspiring artists for generations and this
exhibition at the fine arts museum in Quimper shows Brittany through the eyes of the
19th-century landscape artists who painted it, including Claude Monet and Turner.
http://musee-beauxarts.quimper.fr
Les Tombées de la Nuit
6-9 July 2011
Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine
This summer festival in the lovely city
of Rennes is captivating; a celebration of street
artists, expect music, theatre, dance, installations...
You won’t believe your eyes!
www.lestombeesdelanuit.com
For more events see www.brittanytourism.com/things-to-do/events
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What to do in Brittany
Go for it in Brittany
Brittany is a great place for trying out a new
sport – and perhaps one that’s a little out of the
ordinary. Whether it’s on water, on land or up in the
air, experience the thrill of a high octane activity
while learning in the safe hands of a qualified
professional.
Brittany’s beaches are the perfect playground for
water sports: have a surfing lesson, try supping (or
stand-up paddle to the uninitiated!) or perhaps go on
a daytrip in sea kayaks. It will give you a whole new
perspective on Brittany and a holiday to remember.
If you prefer to keep your feet on dry
land,explore Brittany’s beautiful countryside
by mountain bike; trails crisscross forests
and farmland to offer blood-pumping rides
for all levels. Or perhaps you might want
to put your mental and physical agility to
the test and try climbing or simply get back
to nature by taking to Brittany’s endless
bridleways on horseback.
For a bird’s-eye view, experience utter serenity with a paraglider or the ultimate
in exhilaration with a parachute jump...
Brittany’s website dedicated to getting you out in the great outdoors offers
plenty of inspiration for shaking up your holiday. Go for it and let the adventure begin
at www.goforit-brittanytourism.com
Take the plunge!
Why not get an introduction to stand-up paddle in
Brittany? Ronald Richoux will have you standing up on
your board and paddling out to sea in no time.
Search Pôle Nautique des Deux Mers on
www.goforit-brittanytourism.com
One-to-one tuition for 1 hour: €55
For groups of 4-6 people for 2 hours: €40 per person.
Did you know?
Kitesurfing was invented in Brittany by the Legaignoux brothers in the late 1970s
and their inflatable kite was patented in 1984.
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What to do in Brittany
What’s on in Brittany
Brittany loves a good knees-up. Maybe it’s because of the region’s Celtic roots or
maybe it’s due to the melting pot of culture it keeps bubbling away... Whatever it is, the
proof is in the festivals – and there are plenty to choose from.
There are festivals for nigh on everything and everyone in Brittany. The traditional
Breton gathering is known as a fest noz and brings the generations together for singing,
dancing, eating and drinking – often with traditional dress and Breton music.
Brittany’s music scene is recognised throughout France and the region’s top
festivals are fast gaining an international reputation. Vieilles Charrues or the ‘old
ploughs’ festival in Finistère is France’s biggest rock festival and Brittany’s answer to
Glastonbury where headlining acts such as Muse, The Killers and Bruce Springsteen
have taken to the stage. The Transmusicales in Rennes gives the stage to up-andcoming acts and has garnered a reputation for discovering the next big thing. Previous
performers have been Beastie Boys, Primal Scream and the Kaiser Chiefs among others.
To get the lowdown on Brittany’s nightlife and vibrant music scene and to make
sure you don’t miss a thing, visit www.whatson-brittanytourism.com
Technofest at the end of the earth
Astropolis is a huge techno music festival that takes place in Brest every summer.
Born out of the rave parties of the 90s, the festival is one of the last sole survivors
and is just as exciting as ever drawing some 20,000 revellers to venues all over town.
www.astropolis.org
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What to do in Brittany
Wellness in Brittany
Brittany, with its iodised sea air and
invigorating climate, is the destination of
choice for wellness. The region is the birthplace
of thalassotherapy, or seawater therapy, and is
home to several well-respected spas.
The first thalassotherapy centre
opened in Roscoff more than 100 years ago
and Brittany’s prestigious thalassotherapy centres have been using the beneficial
properties of the marine environment for relaxation, health and wellbeing ever since.
Dedicated programmes deal with anything from sleep patterns to weight loss or
stopping smoking as well as relieving muscular aches and pains. The French can even
be prescribed a stay in a thalasso by their doctor...
Following the example of Brittany’s trail-blazing
thalassotherapy centres, the region’s spas offer professional
expertise to the highest standard. Quietly luxurious
sanctuaries combine the latest techniques with scientifically
researched product ranges and traditional treatments to
relax, pamper and indulge.
For a health-giving, feel-good holiday, combine a short
break in a thalasso with Brittany’s healthy diet of freshly caught seafood and add in a
selection of beauty treatments for the finishing touch. Bliss...
Brittany Tourism’s wellness website contains essential information for planning
a wellbeing break in Brittany from a list of places to go to useful vocabulary and
treatment ideas: www.wellness-brittanytourism.com
First there was man...
The grande dame of Brittany’s thalasso and
spas, the Thermes Marins at St-Malo, has a
brand-new men-only slimming package. Mer
et Minceur au Masculin is a 6-day package
specifically designed for men to slim down and
tone up.
From €1,575 per person on a half-board basis for
6 days/6 nights.
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Golf in Brittany
Brittany’s golf courses are something of an undiscovered secret and the region’s
uncrowded greens offer great golf and great value. Spectacular links make for an
unforgettable golfing experience and the Breton take on the 19th hole along with the
warm Breton welcome set Brittany’s golf apart.
Easily accessible by ferry, simply put your clubs in the car and arrive fresh and
ready for a round of golf followed by
fine Breton dining in the clubhouse.
Take your pick from courses that will
challenge your handicap or provide a
gentle introduction if you’re taking
your first ever swing on the golf
course.
Once you’ve worked up an
appetite after a day’s golf, indulge in
Brittany’s fresh-from-the-sea shellfish
or a hearty regional speciality, relax
and enjoy your golfing holiday...
For a guide to Brittany’s best golf courses and how to make the most of the Breton 19th
hole, visit www.golf-brittanytourism.com
Rise to the challenge
Get all the thrill of the fairway when Pléneuf Val André plays host to the
ALLIANZ Open de Bretagne from 9-12 June 2011 as part of the European Challenge
Tour. Golf specialists can join our group press trip and take part in the pro-am
challenge too...
www.golf-brittanytourism.com
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Family fun in Brittany
Brittany is a much-loved family holiday destination for many reasons but one
main factor has to be its beaches. As a peninsula,
Brittany has more than 1700 miles of coastline so
expect hidden coves, secluded bays, rock pools or mile
upon mile of endless golden sand... Not to mention
tales of derring do on the high seas, swashbuckling
pirates and entrepreneurial privateers. There is plenty
to fire kids’ imaginations but if this isn’t enough, kids’
clubs provide entertainment on tap
during the school holidays too.
The landscape of Brittany is
naturally family friendly from the sight
of a lighthouse standing proud to a
huge castle straight from a storybook
complete with turrets, towers and a
grisly history. Traffic-free walking and
cycle paths help you to make the most
of the great outdoors en famille while
water sports clubs and zip-wire adventure
parks are suitable for all ages.
Brittany’s heritage is preserved in
fascinating and high-tech ways: children will
love exploring Brittany’s sailing history at the
wholly interactive Cité de la Voile in Lorient –
who wouldn’t want to take the wheel of a ship
or raise the main sail? The very brave can even
walk among the sharks in St-Malo’s aquarium.
Choose the right place to stay and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun
goes down. Sleep up in the trees in a treehouse or even a bird’s nest, or commandeer
your own gypsy caravan, fisherman’s hut, floating bedroom or upturned boat...
The entertainment
During the summer holidays, seaside resorts throughout Brittany will be
entertaining kids on the beach thanks to the Festival Place aux Mômes. Little ones
will be enthralled by puppet shows, songs and music – and will no doubt make new
friends and maybe even learn a little bit of French too!
www.sensation-bretagne.com
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The great outdoors in Brittany
From traffic-free cycle paths to waymarked walking
routes and ecotourism, Brittany is the land of fresh air
and glorious countryside. When it comes to enjoying the
great outdoors in Brittany, take to the region’s greenways
that are traffic-free routes often along canal tow paths or
former railway lines or perhaps tackle the GR34 which is the
walking path that follows Brittany’s coastline all the way
round. Walking and cycle route maps can be downloaded
from the website at www.brittanytourism.com/practicalinformation/brochures.
Brittany is committed to sustainable tourism and
initiatives across the region have been put in place to reflect this. From an eco B&B
serving organic breakfast to a protected bird reserve, look out for labels such as the Club
Tourisme Durable, Ecolabel Européen, La Clef Verte, Accueil Paysan, Chouette Nature...
There are lots of easy ways to have a holiday with a conscience in Brittany, respecting
and even enhancing the natural environment.
Champagne lifestyle on an organic cider budget
Frédérique Gaby has lovingly restored her impressive manor house, Les
Korrigann’ès, using only traditional methods. She shares the fruits of her labour
offering B&B and delicious organic table d’hôte.
www.gites-de-france-charme.com
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What to eat and drink in Brittany
Brittany is certainly home to the crêpe but there is more to the region than
pancakes. Renowned for its gastronomy, it comes as no surprise that there are foodie
festivals for all manner of fare: the Fête de la Crêpe in Gourin, the oyster festivals in
St-Cast-le-Guildo and Locmariaquer, the scallop festival in Loguivy-de-la-Mer and the
andouille sausage festival in Guémené-sur-Scorff – there is always a reason to eat,
drink and be merry!
Here are just some of Brittany’s gastronomic specialities...
Pancakes, crêpes and galettes
You will find crêperies all over Brittany and they
are an excellent option for well-priced lunches
or dinners. Crêpes are sweet pancakes while
galettes are savoury and made with buckwheat
flour. For the best of the best, look out for the
Crêperies Gourmandes sticker and you know
you’re in for a treat.
Fish, seafood and shellfish
With its hundreds of miles of coastline, it is not surprising
that Brittany has some of the richest fishing grounds in
Europe. Taste oysters at Cancale, mussels from the Baie
de Mont Saint-Michel, scallops from St-Brieuc,
lobster off the Finistère coast and just about
every sort of fish imaginable.
Fresh fruit and veg
Artichokes, onions, shallots, potatoes, chicory,
asparagus, white beans from Paimpol, tomatoes,
lettuces... Brittany’s wealth of producers supply
local shops, markets and restaurants with the
freshest of produce.
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Meat and poultry
In Brittany the pig reigns supreme! You’ll find
every cut imaginable in the local butchers but
pay particular attention to the speciality, the
andouille sausage. Look out too for Brittany’s
salt-marsh lamb from the Bay of Mont St-Michel
which has the coveted AOC status.
Butter and a sweet tooth
The Bretons are particularly proud of their butter
and it is the norm rather than the exception to find
a welcome pat served with your bread basket in a
restaurant. Buttery delights are a natural progression:
salted butter caramel with everything, kouign
amann – a buttery, sugary cake – and galettes
that in this instance are sweet buttery biscuits...
Beer and cider
While muscadet wine is produced in Loire-Atlantique, Brittany is known
for its cider production and breweries. Cider is served in ceramic
bowls in crêperies while Breton beers are often on tap in local
cafés and bars – look for Brasserie de Bretagne brands Britt and
Dremmwel. Brittany even took on the big boys and produces its
own best-selling cola, Breizh Cola.
Did you know?
Breizh Cola was founded in 2002 to provide a small-scale, locally made alternative to
the American giants Coca-Cola and Pespi-Cola and is thriving today.
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Brittany online
www.brittanytourism.com
Brittany launched its new-look website in March 2010. With exciting bold new graphics
and specially commissioned content written by Brittany-specialist travel writers in the
UK, it’s the virtual gateway to Brittany.
7 reasons to click on BrittanyTourism.com
Get a potted history of Brittany as well as an overview of its culture and heritage
Identify almost 100 of the region’s must-see sights on an interactive map
Get holiday inspiration from the ’ideas’ section
Book your Brittany Experience and discover the real Brittany
Keep up to date with the weekly roundup of what’s hot
Click through to the themed minisites for all things activities, festivals, golf
and wellness
Find out what’s on, where to sleep, where to eat and how to get to Brittany
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Brittany online
Themed minisites
To help you tailor-make your holiday, use the four themed bite-sized sites.
Written by subject specialists, they offer invaluable insider knowledge on what to do
and where to do it.
www.goforit-brittanytourism.com
Surfing, mountain biking, coasteering... This is the site
for those looking for an adrenaline rush! Read up on your
chosen activity and find out the best place to do it.
www.whatson-brittanytourism.com
From France’s biggest rock music festival to an intimate
one-off recital in a cafe-bar, find out what’s on when in
Brittany.
www.golf-brittanytourism.com
Where to play golf in Brittany and how to make the
most of the Breton 19th hole. Find guides to Brittany’s
golf courses as well as essential tips on what to expect
when you play a round across the Channel.
www.wellness-brittanytourism.com
Treat yourself to a relaxing break in Brittany by
incorporating a selection of treatments at a seawater
therapy centre or a pampering spa.
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Brittany online
www.fans-of-brittany.com
Bretons are proud of their Breton roots and adopted Bretons tend to be too – so we
created Fans of Brittany. This web world is home to an ever-growing community of fans
of Brittany and allows them to share stories, pictures, tips, secret addresses, recipes and
videos with fellow Brittany aficionados. It’s easy to create your own profile and then
you’re up and running, ready to tap into a wealth of information about Brittany. It’s the
perfect opportunity to let Brittany speak for itself.
Facebook
Become a fan of Brittany’s facebook page for regular snippets on where to go, what to
do and see, recipes, festivals...basically, all things Brittany! Search for Fans of Brittany at
www.facebook.com
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Over to you...
I have loved Brittany since I used to swim naked at Saint-Briac when I was a child.
Hugh Grant, UK
I love Brittany. It’s the beaches that make it such a great place for a
family holiday.
Rachel Scott, FRANCE Magazine
The food. Great vegetables, delicious artichokes, beans and potatoes. Excellent pork.
Wonderful fresh fish. Local cider and Muscadet from the Loire. And last but not least, the
iconic Breton crêpe done in so many ways. The list goes on. And I’m still making discoveries
after all these years.
Patricia Stoughton, London
My favourite place is the attractive, historic port of Roscoff - great food,
accommodation, beaches and sightseeing.
Victoria Trott, South Wales
Beautiful countryside, fantastic food, lovely people – what more do you want?
Graham Williams, Fans of Brittany
My best memory of Brittany is eating fresh-from-the sea- oysters on the sea wall in
Cancale, overlooking the Baie du Mont Saint-Michel. There’s a daily market where some
of the local ostréiculteurs sell their oysters from little stalls – for a simple yet sublime
lunch it can’t be beaten.
Eleanor O’Kane, former editor, Living France
I love Brittany because you’re never far away from the sea… and there is always something
new to discover no matter how many times you visit.
Deborah Curtis, Stroud
Historic towns, contrasting landscapes and a cultural heritage made a profound
impression.
Howard Harris, Fans of Brittany
Brittany’s mild climate make the countryside and coast a pleasure to explore on foot or
cycling all year round – big views of the great outdoors and lungs full of fresh air are a
given!
Lisa Greene, Brittany
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Getting to Brittany
Ferry : Cross-Channel ferry to St-Malo and Roscoff from Poole, Portsmouth, Plymouth,
Weymouth, Cork and Rosslare with Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and Irish Ferries
Flights: Fly to Brest, Dinard, Rennes and nearby Nantes from London and regional
airports with Aer Lingus, CityJet, easyJet, Flybe and Ryanair
Train: Breton capital, Rennes, 2 hours from Paris Montparnasse by TGV
Edimbourg
Belfast
Galway
Kerry
Liverpool
Manchester
Dublin
Nottingham
Waterford
Birmingham
Cork
Londres
Bristol
Exeter
Southampton
Dinard
Brest
Rennes
Lorient
Nantes
Did you know?
In Brittany, there are no motorway tolls. Instead, the region is crisscrossed by a
network of free-flowing dual carriageways that are free of charge!
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Getting to Brittany
By ferry
From
To
Ferry company
Plymouth
Roscoff
Poole
St-Malo
Portsmouth
St-Malo
Weymouth
St-Malo
Brittany Ferries
www.brittanyferries.co.uk
Condor Ferries
www.condorferries.co.uk
Brittany Ferries
www.brittanyferries.com
Condor Ferries
www.condorferries.co.uk
Condor Ferries
www.condorferries.co.uk
By air
Direct routes from the UK to Brittany
From (UK airport)
To
Airline
Birmingham
Edinburgh
Brest
Rennes
Dinard
Nantes
Rennes
Exeter
Rennes
Leeds Bradford
Nantes
London City
Nantes
London Gatwick
Nantes
London Stansted
Dinard
Manchester
Brest
Rennes
Brest
Rennes
Flybe
www.flybe.com
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Flybe
www.flybe.com
Flybe
www.flybe.com
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Cityjet
www.cityjet.com
Easyjet
www.easyjet.com
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Flybe
www.flybe.com
Flybe
www.flybe.com
East Midlands
Southampton
Direct routes from Ireland to Brittany
From (Ireland airport)
To
Airline
Cork
Rennes
Dublin
Nantes
Aer Lingus
www.aerlingus.com
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Aer Lingus
www.aerlingus.com
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com
Rennes
Shannon
Nantes
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Group press trips 2011
6-9 May 2011
Feel-good Brittany
As Brittany is the home of seawater therapy,
or thalassotherapy, this trip combines spa and
wellness with eco-tourism and good food. Get a
flavour of the relaxing and restorative powers of
the sea while enjoying Brittany’s fine gastronomy
and exploring coast and country – all with a clear
conscience, of course.
8-11 June 2011
Golf
Calling all golfers! Enjoy Brittany’s uncrowded
greens and its spectacular links – as well as its
infamous 19th hole. Golfers will also get the chance
to play a round in the Challenge Tour during the
trip while getting a taste of the delights that the
region has in store.
If you would like to take part in a group press trip
to Brittany or if you are interested in doing an individual press trip to the region, please
contact Elizabeth Thorold at Atout France.
Contact details
Elizabeth Thorold
Press and webmarketing manager, UK and Ireland
Atout France
Lincoln House
300 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7JH
Tel: 020 7061 6630
Email: [email protected]
www.brittanytourism.com
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Copyrights
Cover: Diaphane
p.4: Diaphane ; Prigent ; Phovoir
p.5: Marcou ; Berthier ; Gratien
p.6: Gratien ; Bourcier
p.7: Eliophot ; Desrennes
p.8: CRTB ; Bourcier ; Bourcier
p.9: Bourcier ; Torset ; Torset ; Torset
p.10: Presse sports ; Roignant ; Etoile Marine
p.11: Girardin ; Gratien ; Joubard
p.12: Pic ; Guilliams ; Diaphane ; Torset
p.13: Diaphane
p.14: Diaphane ; Gratien ; Diaphane
p.15: CRTB ; Diaphane ; Raso
p.16: Karaez adrenaline
p.17: Gratien ; Ganiovecchiolino
p.18: Gratien ; Grivet ; Berthier ; Gratien
p.19: Gratien ; Galeron ; Galeron ; Gratien
p.26: Diaphane ; Raso
Backcover: Diaphane
Brittany Tourism
1, rue Raoul Ponchon
35069 Rennes Cedex, France
www.brittanytourism.com