Jutting defiantly into the Atlantic, France's northwest corner has long been culturally and geographically distinct from the main bulk of the country.
A long jagged coastline is the regions great attraction. Magnificent beaches line its northern shore swept clean by huge tides and interspersed with well established seaside resorts seasoned fishing ports and abundant oyster beds.
The south coast is gentler with wooded river valleys and a milder climate, while the west being exposed to Atlantic winds has a drama that justifies the name of "Finister", the end of earth! Parc Régional d'Armorique occupies much of central Finistère and it is in western Brittany that Breton culture remains most evident.
In Quimper and Pays Bigouden crèpes and cider, traditional costumes and Celtic music are still a genuine part of Breton lifestyle.
Vannes, Dinan and Rennes, the Breton capital, have well preserved medieval quarters where half-timbered buildings shelter inviting markets, shops, crèperies & restaurants.
The walled port of St-Malo on the Côte d'Emeraude recalls the region's maritime prowess, while the remarkably intact castles at Fougères & Vitré are a reminder of the mighty border fortresses that protected Brittany's eastern frontier before its final union with France in 1532!
Including part of Western Loire (Loire-Atlantique) we have selected 9 superb hotels in La Baule, Missilac, Vannes, Carnac, Ploëmel, Benodet, Le Tronchet, Dol-de-Bretagne and no less than 23 well established golf courses for you to enjoy your favourite sport!
The land of Celts, Druides & Gaules has left a huge historical history for you to discover.
Sea food specialities, cider, crèpes, Loire-Atlantic wines, agneau de pré-salé (sea-side salted meadow lamb!) are amongst many tasteful aromas bringing taste to the beauty of a magnificent golfing region!