Visit Brittany
Beautiful Brittany – a relaxing and rural retreat!
Activities in Brittany
Brittany
Brittany has an exceptional coastline with many golden beaches, pretty sandy bays, stunning rock formations combined with charming fishing villages and islands – a remarkable historical heritage to be seen in the towns and villages and some of the finest prehistoric landmarks in the world – just a few of the reasons why so many people visit Brittany year after year!
Brittany is situated in north-west France with the English channel to the north, the Bay of Biscay to the south, and Rennes as a regions capital.
With 2000 kilometres of coast, countless islands and beaches, ports and historical towns there is a great deal to discover – much more than you can expect to visit in a fortnight! For the most popular coastal destinations in the region.
As the 2nd largest historical heritage region after Paris, Brittany has a wealth of historical interests. Trail through its fortified towns like Saint-Malo, its stunning Vauban’s citadel on Belle-Île, its best preserved medieval castle of Fougères or in its historic capital, Nantes, just a few of the many tourist attractions awaiting your visit.
It is quite challenging to single out the most outstanding sites but you should not miss the Unesco’s listed Mont Saint-Michel, close to the Brittany border, Guérande’s Salt marshes, the world renowned megaliths of Carnac, the stunning village of Rochefort-en-terre, a boat trip to the island of Belle-Île, and many more.
Sailing has always been a very popular activity in Brittany which hosts some of the best races in the world. All the main seaside resorts also have yachting clubs to hire equipment or have lessons. If you prefer water at a slow pace, you can always go cruising on the 600km of canals and rivers.
Brittany is one of the best places in the world to enjoy seafood. Try the famous “plateau de fruits de mer”, seafood platter or a bowl of moules marinières with frites. Simply join the locals at low tide for some seafood picking, a Breton tradition.
The Bay Of Saint Michel
A medieval masterpiece!
Activities in Brittany
The Bay Of Saint Michel
It’s said that at Mont St Michel, the tide comes in as fast as a galloping horse. Come and see if that’s true by crossing the bay on foot, to discover a fascinating natural and historical site.
It’s said that at Mont St Michel, the tide comes in as fast as a galloping horse. Come and see if that’s true by crossing the bay on foot, to discover a fascinating natural and historical site.
Don’t be afraid of the shifting sands. Don’t let the tidal bore frighten you. At low tide, the empty expanse of the bay is home to a surprising biodiversity. Your guide will tell you all about how tides work and about the flora and fauna that exist around here. He’ll also tell you the history of the abbey, the legends connected with it, and the reclamation works that are currently being carried out.
You have a choice of departure points for your expedition across this impressive, evocative landscape. If you’re very energetic you can walk for 13 km, treading the fine line between land and sea. During the Spring tides it’s a simply magical sight.
The Bay of the Mont-Saint-Michel is subject to some of the biggest tidal ranges or variations in the world, creating an ever-changing seascape. It makes for a sublime sight, watching the waters and patterns across the vast bay change hour by hour, minute by minute. The glorious Bay of the Mont Saint-Michel has, like the holy mount itself, been classified a World Heritage Site.
Bike Tour
See Brittany from the comfort of your saddle and breathe in the clean fresh air!
Activities in Brittany
Bike Tour
Enyevent Solutions co-operates with the most experienced cycle tour company in the area offering a healthy, highly stimulating, environmental opportunity to enjoy the area and its treasures. Brittany is a magical land to organize beautiful excursions by bike and it is substantially flat!!
Enyevent Solutions co-operates with the most experienced cycle tour company in the area offering a healthy, highly stimulating, environmental opportunity to enjoy the area and its treasures. Brittany is a magical land to organize beautiful excursions by bike and it is substantially flat!!
From the Channel to the Atlantic Ocean, there are eight major cycle routes and greenways crossing Brittany between towns of character and preserved natural areas. Secure and comfortable, these cycling course on the towpaths of canals and rivers, old railways and quiet roads along the coast.There are over 1500 km of landscaped routes, that will transport you to an area that is extraordinarily different from the one you’ve just left… A Brittany feature that always amazes first time visitors. We offer a wide variety of trips for small and big groups alike.
Regardless of whether you are a first time rider or a seasoned racer, we have a tour for you! The hardcore rider will also find a route to his liking in Brittany.
Cooking Classes
Activities in Brittany
Cooking Classes
Discover the secrets of French traditional cuisine in Brittany and work with your team members to whip up a delicious meal in one of our cooking classes.
Discover the secrets of French traditional cuisine in Brittany and work with your team members to whip up a delicious meal in one of our cooking classes.
There is no better way to get to the heart of Bretagne than by learning to create its local specialities. The friendly and relaxed environment of the class enables team members to work together in this “hands-on” activity, sharing tasks and learning new cooking methods.
The classes are designed for all levels of experience and there is something for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced and adventurous cook.
We’ll start with your “fitting” with the apron and hat, indispensable to the “Apprentice Gourmets”.
You will then be provided with the recipe cards, tea towels, utensils needed, and of course, the raw materials (fresh produce). You will have time to prepare a delicious meal. We ideally compose three teams. One team will prepare the starter, the other main course and the third will deliver the dessert.
An amusing introductory experience to understanding the famous French gastronomy.
Wellness & Spa
Activities in Brittany
Wellness & Spa
If you want to treat yourself to a spa and visit one of beautiful Brittany’s cities at the same time, escape to one of thalassotherapy centres. Brittany, the birthplace of thalassotherapy is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
If you want to treat yourself to a spa and visit one of beautiful Brittany’s cities at the same time, escape to one of thalassotherapy centres. Brittany, the birthplace of thalassotherapy is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
Brittany is THE wellness destination. With its thalassotherapy centres and many spas it’s the ideal destination to regain strength and energy. Brittany’s unique and restorative climate along with its mineral-rich seawater combine to make it the destination to relax and unwind, re-energise and reinvigorate to reveal a brand new, revitalised you…
Thalassotherapy could only be born in this region rocked by the waves of the Channel sea, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Breton marine environment is full of bountiful natural resources: Irish Sea, air, seawater, marine mud, sand and seaweed vitamins.
The benefits of modern thalassotherapy, are scientifically recognized. In Brittany, and comes from a tradition more than a century old. So, allow yourself to be taken charge of by professionals and forget fatigue. There is no need to worry about anything except your well-being!
Tours and Excursions
Tour of the historical heritage of Brittany
Activities in Brittany
Tours and Excursions
Brittany boasts many heritage and historical treasures: castles, fortified towns, churches, museums, cities of art and history, megalithic alignments … so many sights to discover.
Castles and fortifications: Breathtaking ocean-defying military forts, mansions perched on high, small towns of character, the castles of Britainny retain the marks of their medieval past, while posting for many of the architectural influences from the centuries they have crossed. Ready for a trip back in time?
Churches and Abbeys: Does a countryside dotted with crosses and crucifixes define Brittany? Fervent and religious, Bretons have built many abbeys, churches and chapels whose doors are now open to all lovers of history, architecture and gardens but also to contemporary art.
Ecomuseums: They are part of those places where time seems to stand still. Ecomuseums invite you to relive the lives of Britons of yesteryear, when the hammers of blacksmiths could be heard on the corners of the streets, the washerwomen beating linen and horses pulled the carts. There is, no need to close your eyes to believe it, you are there!
Cider Tasting
Activities in Brittany
Cider Tasting
From orchard to tankard, the Cidrerie de la Baie cider farm shares the secrets of producing its unrivalled organic cider. If you dream to learn the tricks of cider production, come with us to discover the exceptional Cidrerie de la Baie. At the end of your tour of the farm, you can enjoy a delicious tasting session – but take care its quite strong!
From orchard to tankard, the Cidrerie de la Baie cider farm shares the secrets of producing its unrivalled organic cider. If you dream to learn the tricks of cider production, come with us to discover the exceptional Cidrerie de la Baie. At the end of your tour of the farm, you can enjoy a delicious tasting session – but take care its quite strong!
The tour starts in the orchard, with its 7,000 apple trees. There are no fewer than 14 different varieties planted in rows, grown using organic farming methods. Corinne and Jean-Marc will help you to spot the little creatures that make their homes there at different seasons of the year: tits, bats, hens… Back at the cidery, the couple will show you the techniques used in the production of Breton cider.
They’ll talk about their enthusiasm, their craft, and their delicious products (cider, apple juice, pommeau – a fortified apple juice served as an aperitif – jams etc.). The one-hour visit includes a tasting session. If all the walking has given you an appetite, the Cidrerie de la Baie has the famous Brittany crepes on the menu.
And if you want to carry on exploring, you can go for a donkey-ride and look at the countryside around the farm. If you like, you can go as far as the beach, an hour and a half’s walk away.