This North Western part of France is a year round destination with an ideal moderate climate. Brittany exudes a Celtic culture which cannot be found anywhere else in the country. There are many Celtic influences throughout the region which are expressed through food, drink and architecture. In this ancient town, there are over 4000 chateaux and manors, which were built in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods as well as structures dating further back than the Egyptian pyramids.

Normandy is located along the English Channel between Brittany and Picardy. It is made up of historic architecture and rolling green fields. Normandy beach is famous for the D-Day landings during World War II and many buildings from that era can still be found scattered along the coastline. The region is mostly agricultural with lush farmland and produces many gastronomic delights such as cider, pastries, milk, and the very famous, Camembert cheese. There are many rivers in Normandy and the main waterway of the region is the Seine River.

Regional Hotspots:

• Rennes- is the capital of Brittany and is where the rivers Ille and Vilanine meet. It is known as the city of art and history and is filled with agricultural markets, historic remains from World War II and has four magnificent museums.   There are also many medieval houses which can still be found in the center of the city, along with the Parliament of Brittany which is the most famous building in Rennes.
• Vitré- is a little town but with much to see and do. There is the Jardin du Parc in the centre of the city containing rare flora and fauna and there is also the Notre Dame Cathedral from the 15th and 16th centuries, which displays the town’s religious heritage.
• Megalithic Coast- holds the world famous harbor Trinité Sur Mer and has crystal clear waters and sheltered beaches. Based on the coast, it has many gourmet restaurants featuring oysters, the local specialty.
• Mont Saint Michel- is an ancient rocky island found 1 kilometer off the coast of Normandy. This island is only surrounded by water twice a month and was a famous pilgrimage center in the Middle Ages. Today, this gothic style church is 1 of Frances main tourist sites.
• Rouen- can be found 115 kilometers northwest of Paris on the Seine River and is the capital city of Upper Normandy. It has the major port of Paris and manufactures many products ranging from textiles to wine. The Cathedral of Notre Dame of Rouen can also be seen which, was built in the 13th century and is home to famous paintings of Claude Monet. Rouen is where the famous Joan of Arc was brunt in 1431 and the modern church of Saint Joan of Arc can be seen where the form of the building represents the pyre she was bunt on.