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Want to discover Brittany beyond the clichés? With its medieval heritage, golden beaches and picturesque towns, there are 1000 reasons to discover this magnificent corner of our country!
And if you've ever thought or heard: "It rains all the time", "We only eat pancakes here". or "It's a region stuck in its traditions".... Just so you know, Tolt went there to check it out for himself.
Supported by weather data (spoiler: no, Brest is not the rainiest city in France) Gwenn de la Bretagne, he turns conventional wisdom on its head and helps you (re)discover a region that's far more complex, inventive and committed than you might imagine. We're off to meet the men and women who are transforming Brittany with Gwenn de The Nave La Nef is an ethical cooperative bank that finances only positive-impact projects and is 100% transparent about all its financing. On the program, a tour of the projects financed by La Nef thanks to the savings it collects from all and sundry: third places, participative inns and ecotourism projects!
From Paris, Lyon, Marseille or other major European cities, the SNCF network and high-speed trains take you directly to Rennes, Brest or Saint-Malo.
7-Day Car-Free Tour of Southern Brittany from Paris
For a city-trip that's both rejuvenating and cultural, you can take a stroll through the Opal Coast villages visit the Loire castles de Bretagne, taste pancakes and cider Brittany, explore the wild coast trails or discover the history of Mont-Saint-Michel from the train.
Our favorite reco: a unique train between Auray and Quiberon, called the Corkscrew, winds gently through salt marshes and Breton moorland before skirting the ocean. At times, the sea appears almost level with the rails, with beaches, sailing boats and the smell of salty air coming in through open windows. It's a short but magical ride, where you really feel like you're gliding quietly to the end of the world all the way to the tip of the peninsula! 🌊
