Highlights of a Camping Holiday in Brittany
October 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Brittany has long been a favourite destination for visitors to France. It offers a unique blend of beautiful countryside, historical sites, medieval architecture and a strong traditional culture. With so many of its attractions focused along the coast and in the surrounding countryside, camping holidays in Brittany are one of the most popular ways of seeing the sights and sampling the delights of the region. There are plenty of highlights to experience while camping in Brittany; included below is a selection of them, ranging from traditional Breton cider and flawless beaches to medieval abbeys and the mysterious standing stones at Carnac.
Celtic Culture
Out of all the regions of France, Brittany is the one with the most pronounced individual culture. With close historic ties to Celtic Britain, it was an autonomous country until the 16th century. It has its own language, Breton, which is still spoken in many parts of Brittany today. This traditional culture is evident in the in the various Celtic art, music, storytelling and religious festivals that regularly occur in towns all over Brittany. Remnants of Brittany’s past can be seen most prominently at the standing stones of Carnac, a group of menhirs believed to be over 5000 years old. These are close to many of the campsites in Brittany, and there are plenty of other, smaller historical sites all along the coast.
Medieval Sightseeing
There are plenty of medieval sights to visit on a camping holiday in Brittany. These include the stunning medieval abbey at Mont St Michel which rises spectacularly out of the tidal island and there is also the town of Vannes which has many of the old Breton architecture still intact, including a cathedral, chateau and numerous churches. Read more