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Embark on an enriching narrative spanning continents in "Real Life: From Texas to Brittany," a tale of adventure and transformation.
From Brittany to the Vendée to the southwest surf spots – this three-part series shines the spotlight on France’s west coast, starting with a comprehensive guide to Brittany.
Explore Brittany's hidden gems in our location guide - your gateway to a captivating French region.
Brittany Ferries yesterday announced the name of its forthcoming hybrid ship, which will sail between Portsmouth and Caen. Guillaume de Normandie will be the joint-largest hybrid vessel at sea when she joins the Brittany Ferries fleet in May 2025, sailing alongside sister ship Saint-Malo.
Brittany Ferries offers the most convenient cross Channel ferries to France, with the widest choice of ferry crossings.
Perennial favourite Brittany is a canny place to buy for the future, says Stephen Pilkington of Agence Arguenon
Brittany certainly has a lot going for it – wide expanses of sandy beaches, lush countryside, bracing coastal walks and delicious seafood
A Breton harbour scene at Saint-Brieuc on Brittany’s justly celebrated Côtes-d’Armor Annaliza Davis reveals why this idyllic area of France,...
If you’re thinking about moving to France, you need to stay up-to-date with the latest news. We’re taking our weekly...
If you own property in Brittany, it is likely that you will undertake some building or renovation work on it at some point, and that you will need some advice or the help of a professional to get it right. From new builds to restorations, there are...
Ready to make the move? The FrenchEntrée Property Services team reveals its top search areas – on and off the beaten track
Plateaux of fruits de mer and delicate sweet crêpes are just some of the things we look forward to eating on most of our holidays to France.
Brittany Ferries, now the leading maritime carrier on the western and central Channel, was founded in 1972 by Alexis Gourvennec and a group of fellow Breton farmers who wanted to export their cauliflowers and artichokes to the UK.
Ready to make the move? The FrenchEntrée Property Services team reveal their top search areas – on and off the beaten...
Ready to make the move? The FrenchEntrée Property Services team reveal their top search areas – on and off the...
Kim and James Hoffmeister took a leap of faith when they moved their family to a pint sized town-house in...
A Charming Thatched Holiday Cottage Le Deran is a beautiful thatched cottage near Guemene-sur-Scorff in Morbihan, Brittany. The cottage sleeps...
A Recently Converted Barn in Rural Brittany Le Grange has recently been converted to a high standard by the owners...
In the heart of the Côtes-d’Armor, Gouarec is a picturesque Breton village with oodles of charm and amenities. GOUAREC Côtes-d’Armor,...
Miranda Ingram talks to Claire Bernard about the journey from renovating her first post-university flat to creating luxury rental properties...
Advertising your French holiday home with Holiday France Direct allows you to be in complete control of letting your property,...
If you are thinking about letting your French property to holidaymakers, then why not consider advertising with Brittany Ferries managed...
When searching for your perfect holiday destination in France, there’s no need to look any further than beautiful Brittany! There...
Map of Brittany (Bretagne) The region of Brittany (Bretagne) remained unchanged during the restructuring of France’s regions in January 2016....
For Sale – rare chance to buy an authentic Manor from the 18th century, situated in central Brittany, with over...
For Sale – Situated in beautiful Brittany countryside, an entirely renovated farmhouse in the Guéméné sur Scorff area with 7759 m² of...
We assess the benefits of buying in two popular regions of France, kicking off with a real pair of northern heavyweights.............
Brittany is extremely popular with walkers and hikers and has more walking trails than any other part of France. There...
Thinking of buying a property in Brittany? This article is an introductory guide to the region covering climate, landscape, attractions, access, property styles and prices.
This is our eleventh summer living in France and no two summers have been the same. Our first summer living...
Brittany possesses a wealth of religious heritage, including over 300 saints. The region’s Christian identity dates back to the 4th century, when seven founder saints brought Catholicism to its people…
The Far Breton is a flan-based dessert originally from Brittany. Available in many versions, the Farz Forn remains the most well known, with additions like rum or plum liqueur.
Brittany tends to get overlooked in the winter. It only has one mountain peak, which is the mysterious and magical...
A traditional pastry from Douarnenez, Brittany, a Kouign-amann means butter cake and is made from risen dough, but using the same method as for flaky pastry... a little effort for a tasty reward.
Prepare to suspend your disbelief for the time it takes to read this tale. Even I feel it has the...
Several years ago, Elizabeth and John Cook bought a holiday property in Brittany, on the west coast of France, in...
In August 2012 Jenny (a management consultant) and her partner John (a builder) moved to Huelgoat in Brittany, where they are currently converting a local property into their dream home. Here, they tell us the ups and downs of such a project.
As always, Brittany is popular whatever the economic climate. Well-informed buyers can find greater choice and better value.
Visit the region famous for its traditional dancing and the buttery goodness of its local cuisine and you'll be spoiled for choice with foodie fairs and festivals keeping old customs alive.
Christ Church Brittany began, as many good things do, in a very small way back in 1999, in Ploërmel. Since then, Christ Church has grown and now has three worship centres: the original one in Ploërmel, a second at Rostrenen in central Brittany and a third in Huelgoat in Finistère.
Jill Harrison runs a gîte business in Brittany. Having spent the past 10 years in France, she considers how life has changed since she left the UK behind for a farmhouse in France and offers an insight into what it takes to be in business.
If you have £100,000 to spend on a coastal property in France, what can you get for your money? FrenchEntrée Property Consultant Gaëlle Perreaux looks at the options in Brittany and the south of France
Nicky Whenman moved from Essex to Malestroit in Brittany six years ago. Here, she tells FrenchEntrée why she chose to settle in the region and how she found a way to work from home so she could be there for her children.
Each of Brittany's departments is different, and each holds its own appeal for British buyers. Before deciding on where to concentrate your search, consider factors such as budget, the type ...
The Brittany Spaniel is one of the descendents of the Chien d’Oysel, a breed trained in the Middle Ages for netting game birds. He is the product of the initially accidental nineteenth-century crossbreeding of Brittany farm dogs...
[IMAGE-MISSING]"I've done something really stupid", Kate looked at me with tears in her eyes. "You've scratched one of my records haven't you?" I was joking, but I knew in my heart what it was ...
Jayne and I had been planning an exit strategy for a while! To escape the rat race, we planned to buy a boat and sail the world in very slow time...
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Breton ciders are a clear or cloudy beverage made from apples, with a fine foamy head and bubbles in the body of the liquid. Delicious summer and winter, and the perfect partner to a galette Bretonne.
Love the sea? Ever thought of holidays or living on France’s west coast? Often overlooked in favour of its more famous Mediterranean coastline, as you’ll discover, the west coast possesses many rare gems and one or two world records. In the final article of the three-part series, Beth Haslam looks at Nouvelle Aquitaine, from Bordeaux to its border with Spain.