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Includes  Why Go? St-Malo...... 254 Brittany is for explorers. Its wild, dramatic coastline, medi- Dinard...... 260 eval towns and thick forests make an excursion here well worth the detour from the beaten track. This is a land of Cancale ...... 262 prehistoric mysticism, proud tradition and culinary wealth, Dinan ...... 263 where fiercely independent locals celebrate Breton culture Brest...... 269 and Paris feels a long way away indeed. Île d’Ouessant. . . . 271 The entire region has a wonderfully undiscovered feel Presqu’Île de Crozon. 273 once you go beyond world-famous sights such as stunning St-Malo, regal Dinard and charming Dinan. Unexpected Quimper...... 275 Breton gems – including the little-known towns of Roscoff, Concarneau. . . . . 277 Quimper and Vannes, the megaliths of Carnac, the rugged Belle Île ...... 286 coastlines of Finistère, the Presqu’Île de Crozon and the Vannes...... 287 Morbihan Coast – all demonstrate that there’s far more to Rennes...... 291 Brittany than delicious crêpes and homemade cider. Brit- tany’s much-loved islands are also big draws – don’t miss its two stars: dramatic Île d’Ouessant and the aptly named Belle Île. Best Places to Eat ¨¨Le Balafon (p261) ¨¨Breizh Café (p262) When to Go ¨¨Le Coquillage (p263) Brest ¨¨La Chocolaterie de Pont- °C/°F Te mp Rainfall Inches/mm Aven (p279) 40/104 6/150 5/125 ¨¨La Saint-Georges (p293) 30/86 4/100 20/68 3/75 10/50 2/50 Best Places to 0/32 Stay 1/25 -10/14 0 ¨¨La Maison Pavie (p264) J FDM A M J J A S O N ¨¨Le Keo – La Maison des Jun & early Jul–Aug Plenty Dec–Feb Be Capitaines (p272) Jul Enjoy the of highly colourful overawed by the ¨¨Kastell Dinn (p274) beaches, outdoor festivals and elements during a adventures and events await you wild winter storm ¨¨Le Petit Hôtel du Grand sunshine before throughout the along the Finistère Large (p283) the crowds. region. coastline. ¨¨Le Clos des Devins (p290)

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