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.
Vila Nova de Gaia: Taylor’s port house
I couldn't go to Porto without visiting one of the many port houses that dot the hillside of neighbouring Vila Nova de Gaia, so I took a tour of Taylor's, one of the oldest port merchants in the region.
Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia: Sé Catedral and Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Of all the incredible ecclesiastical buildings we saw in Porto, two stood out – the Sé Catedral do Porto and the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Porto: Casa de Serralves and the Forte de São Francisco Xavier
Thanks to a contemporary art gallery and a 17th century fort on the Atlantic coast, it's worth venturing beyond the centre of Porto to explore the city's other sights.
Porto: Churches, bridges and bookshops
From a bookshop that wouldn't be out of place in Diagon Alley to a criss-crossed steel bridge and azulejos-clad churches, Porto is teeming with interesting sights.
Talley Abbey
This impressive 12th century ruined abbey is situated in the village of Talley, surrounded by the lush green hills of the Cothi Valley. It's Wales's only Premonstratensian abbey.
Dyffryn Gardens 2022
Vivid floral displays of yellow, orange, purple and red marked this year's visit to Dyffryn Gardens.