Brittany holiday cottages
Discover rugged beauty, Celtic legacies and ancient mysteries
You'll be delighted by the coast strung with pretty Breton towns, sandy beaches, wooded coves and pink granite crags when you rent a French holiday cottage in Brittany.
Then there's the countryside to explore outside your luxury gite, with its gorse heathlands, bewitching forests and bewildering alignments of ancient standing stones. Even your tastebuds are in for a treat with the Breton food and drink.
Things to see and do in Brittany
Step out of your French holiday gite to explore the boundless beauty of Brittany...
- Coastal paths: Discover the many faces of the Breton coastline, including secret coves and sandy beaches, elemental peninsulas and striking pink rocks.
- Walled towns: Stroll through medieval cobbled streets, packed with enticing little shops and restaurants in St Malo, Dinan and Concarneau.
- Island hopping: Explore Brittany's tiny offshore jewels, such as Belle Isle and the Glenans archipelago.
- Mysterious monuments: Marvel at row upon row of neolithic standing stones around Carnac, including mighty 'menhirs' and incredible 'dolmen'.
Tastes of Brittany
- Pancakes: Savour buckwheat 'galettes' with fillings such as ham, cheese and seafood followed by sweet crèpes with chantilly cream, chocolate and fruits.
- Seafood: Treat yourself to a sumptuous feast of lobster, langoustines, crab, scallops and plump oysters from Belon or Cancale.
- Cider: French wines take a back seat in Brittany as Brut, Demi Sec and Doux ciders provide delicious local tipples for every palette.
Don't miss...
- Mont St Michel: Cross the causeway at low tide to the fairytale-like walled town, where winding cobbled streets climb to the iconic crowning glory of the abbey.
- Traditional annual Pardons: To honour patron saints, annual Pardons include costumed processions and outdoor masses, with those at Locronan, Perros Guirec and Treguier among the oldest and biggest.
Our regional team recommends
- Trace the legend of King Arthur into the ancient forests of Huelgoat and find geological curiosities like the Chaos of Rocks, Trembling Rock and the Mushroom.
- Perfect for families, Oceanopolis in Brest promises close encounters with amazing marine life in tropical, polar and temperate aquariums.
- Explore the attractive riverside town of Quimper with its medieval half-timbered buildings, impressive cathedral, Musée des Beaux Arts and café society.
Did you know...?
Brittany jewellery, pottery and paintings frequently feature the symbols and designs of 6th-century Celtic settlers from Cornwall, Wales and Ireland. Faience pottery from Quimper is also renowned in its own right.
Cottages to rent in France
Nearest Airports
Brest, Dinard, Rennes and Nantes.
Nearest Ferryports
St Malo and Roscoff.
Travel Tip
Brittany is one of France's most popular summer holiday destinations so book early and consider spring and autumn too.
