In the heart of Nantes's medieval centre lies the magnificent and imposing 13th century Château des Ducs de Bretagne, which was once home to the dukes of Brittany.
Nantes: Château des Ducs de Bretagne
Nantes
Chic, laid-back and welcoming, this historic French city and former Breton capital has been dubbed the 'city of the dukes of Brittany'.
Île aux Moines
The Île aux Moines (Monks' Island) is the largest of the 42 islands that stud the Golfe du Morbihan, off the southern coast of Brittany.
Sainte-Anne-d’Auray
The sleepy, unassuming village of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray in Brittany is home to one of the most significant pilgrimmage sites in France.
Vannes
With its winding medieval streets, colourful timber-framed houses and handsome stone buildings, the old Breton capital Vannes has bags of character, great shopping and lots of photogenic sights.
Presqu’île de Quiberon
Boasting a wild, rugged coastline, attractive resorts and pristine beaches, the Presqu'île de Quiberon is a 14km-long slither of land on Brittany's southern coast.
Carnac
Of the many sights to see in Brittany, perhaps the most famous and mysterious of all are the three clusters of megalithic standing stones (menhirs) near the town of Carnac.
Auray and Saint Goustan
Situated on the banks of the River Loch, the adjoining Breton towns of Auray and Saint Goustan are a delightful, picturesque affair.
Le Bono
With shops, restaurants and a superb pâtisserie, as well as various intriguing sights and walking trails, the friendly town of Le Bono is an excellent place to base yourself while in southern Brittany.
Roscoff
The picturesque port of Roscoff, on Brittany's northern coast, boasts elegant grey stone buildings, a lovely and unusual church, and a charming high street.
Brittany
A land of rugged coastlines, lush forests and picturesque towns and villages, Brittany stands out among the French regions for its spectacular scenery, unique culinary traditions and ancient Celtic roots.
Paris: Basilica of Saint-Denis
This magnificent basilica is the resting place of most French kings and queens. Louis XIV, Catherine de Medici and Marie Antoinette are among the royals buried here.
Little Old World 