Music
With its Celtic heritage, art, music and celebration is an inherent part of Brittany’s culture and there’s always something happening. Fest Noz (which means night party) events happen all over the region at various times.
The Inter-Celtique festival in Lorient takes place in early August and is the biggest Celtic festival in the world. Over half a million people flock to the area for ten days of singing, dancing and general merriment.
Les Vielles Charrues is an annual four-day rock festival in Carhaix that draws in 280,000 revellers. The 2018 line-up featured big French and international names including ‘Ndiaz, Jain, Depeche Mode and Massive Attack.
Sailing
The legendary Route du Rhum sailing race leaves from Brittany every four years, with accomplished skippers setting out from Saint-Malo and embark on a solo transatlantic crossing to Guadeloupe. On a smaller but more regular scale, the Solo Concarneau is another single-handed race that begins and ends in Brittany, setting off from Concarneau and arriving in Les Sables d’Olonnes.
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The Pont Aven flower festival takes place on the first Sunday in August. Decorated floats and horse-drawn carriages parade through the town for a day of festivities that finishes up with a Fest Noz celebration when the sun goes down.
Firework displays
One thing the French do well is fireworks. Towns and villages all over France hold firework displays on 14th July, for Bastille Day, and/or 15th August for the holy day of the Assumption. Take a picnic and get to the beach early for an evening packed with ambiance.
Sélection
Ambiance Deauville is a coastal town house to rent in Deauville, on France’s Côte Fleurie. Just one kilometre from the beach in northwest France, it comprises an elegant main house overlooking the racecourse and an annexe. Relax in style at this haven of understated elegance close to the town centre, shops and restaurants. Perfect for a holiday in Deauville with family or friends.
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Ambiances Mer is a seaside rental villa, unique in its location on a small promontory opposite the Morlaix bay. This holiday rental for six people in Brittany is a safe haven at the water’s edge. All the living areas and its three bedrooms offer breathtaking views. The Channel comes to you and you just have to let it sweep you off your feet. You won't find anywhere better for an invigorating holiday with a lovely sea breeze!
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ChicVillas brings you Bretagne Ambiance Plage, a French holiday villa by the sea. This beachfront property on Brittany’s Emerald Coast comes with a beautiful panoramic view from dawn to dusk and is just steps away from the beach down the coastal path. Living is easy on the Côtes d'Armor!
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Enjoy a front row seat facing the sea at this lovely French beach house to rent in Finistère. Along with spectacular views of the ocean, Bretagne Bord de Plage has all the charm of an old family home and a large garden that stretches down to the shore. With all amenities, five bedrooms, and the beach on the doorstep, it’s the perfect choice for a family holiday.
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Bretagne Rêve de Plage is a holiday rental in Brittany. It's a Breton house built of granite stone in the Bay of Morlaix. Its huge garden overlooks the beach and coastal path. The view is splendid. You'll enjoy a waterfront stay in a magical setting.
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Brittany on the Beach is a charming villa available to rent for your holidays, located in the charming area of Brittany. Its strength is its seaside location, with private access to the beach. It’s a beautiful villa with a modern style and luxury fittings, in particular an outdoor jacuzzi with a view of the sea. It has been designed to accommodate 10 people, one to two families.
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Brittany Sea View Cottage is a seaside holiday rental in North Brittany, between Perros-Guirec and the Bay of Paimpol. This character property is close to the beach and forms a little corner of paradise for a family holiday on the beautiful, rugged coast of Brittany. Its granite exterior is warm, welcoming and inimitably Breton.
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Seaview chateau. Solidly located on its promontory, Castel Marmousets embraces its view of the Côte de Granit Rose (Pink Granite Coast). A Neo-Medieval-style château, it owes its name to the many sculpted wooden
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Built in the 18th century, Dream of Normandy is a charming property to rent in Normandy. A historic property, it welcomes you with a very subtle décor. A lot of charm and character is waiting for you in an emblematic area for a getaway full of romance. We invite you to experience something unique with your family or friends. This rental château with a swimming pool accommodates fifteen people in nine stylish bedrooms and interior and exterior communal areas which are both elegant and generous.
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Relax in the luxurious setting of this beautiful French chateau in Normandy, just an hour and a half from Paris. This exquisite rental chateau strikes the perfect balance between stately grandeur and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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