Brittany Guesthouse - About Brittany
Broad sandy beaches, picturesque ports and rocky coves, ancient folklore and legendary beauty.
A landscape of pastures, hedge rowed farms and stone cottages topped by black slate or thatched roofs. Between, stand deep forests and wild moors of brush, gorse and heather. Over 2,000 rivers meander down to the sea, where ‘l’Ar Mor’ (the ‘sea country’) has three distinct moods: a north coast of flat beaches and granite headlands; a western peninsula of wild crags, cliffs and beaches; and a south coast, indented by coves and creeks.
When the Angles and Saxons invaded Britain in the 5th century, many Welsh and Cornish Celts fled over the Channel – to a land they called ‘Little Britain’. Although the region was finally incorporated into France in 1514, it still retains a strong sense of Celtic identity. The Breton language is still spoken (mainly in the west) and the people endeavor to preserve Brittany’s ancient culture and traditions.
Seafood lovers will adore Brittany’s fruits de mer of lobster, oysters, mussels, clams and scallops – as well as crab in flaky pastry, smoked salmon or Cotriade (Breton fish soup). Crêperies offer inexpensive light meals – galettes with seafood, ham or mushrooms, and sweet crêpes topped with chocolate, fruit or jam. Dry white Muscadet is superb with seafood, while the local cider goes wonderfully with crêpes.
The sandy beaches and lakes offer water sports of every kind, including scuba-diving, spear fishing, canoeing and wind or sand-surfing. Low hills inland are made for cycling, horse riding and walking, especially through the Parc Régional d’Armorique.
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Margaret Carney
Le Pont Favrol
22210
Plumieux
Brittany
Tel: 00 33 (0) 297 93 96 18
Fax: 00 33 (0) 297 93 96 18
E: Contact and Bookings
Single Room - 35 Euros
Double Room - 45 Euros
Includes French Breakfast
Tea and coffee in each room
