The Carnac beach comprises the beaches Grande Plage, St. Colomban, Legenese, Baumer and Men-Du. These excellent beaches, as well as the nearby prehistoric stone rows of Carnac, attract many tourists every year. The southern coast of Brittany offers a mild climate which invites to for a swim in its wide bays. The wonderful sandy beaches […]
Carnac – message from the past
Carnac lies on the south coast of Brittany. The commune is renowned for its neolithic stone alignments that were originally up to 8 kilometers long. Today, it still about 3km that are preserved. Up to 11 megalithic rows are placed in parallel, the individual stones are up to 4 m high. They are about 4500 […]
Lorient – Submarine base Kéroman and the City of sailing
The French city of Lorient in Brittany was almost completely destroyed in the 2nd World War and needed to be rebuilt. The reason for this was the submarine base Kéroman. It was the largest German submarine base in France with originally 7 bunkers. 3 of them, as well as a huge slipway, remained preserved and […]
Plougastel-Daoulas – the city of strawberries in France
Plougastel-Daoulas in the department Finistère in Brittany is a commune which is famous for its strawberries, not only among gourmets. Therefore it is not surprising that the only strawberry museum of the world is located here. Calvary However, after our arrival the artistically arranged calvary from the 17th century in front of the church stabbed […]
Oceanopolis – The park of ocean discovery
The Oceanopolis in Brest is the largest European research institute. 60% of European oceanography is united here. Furthermore, it offers visitors the possibility to admire 10000 different marine species and 1,000 plant species on 8700 m². Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below The center is subdivided into three different pavilions. One for the polar […]
West coast of Brittany
The west coast of Brittany undoubtedly belongs to the most beautiful in the world. Miles long sandy beaches alternate with bizarre rock formations. At low tide you find a flat beach, whereas towering wave often rage at high tide. Fishing boats and sparse vegetation give the landscape its unique touch. The Route The Route of […]
Exploring the city of Brest
The city of Brest lies in the outermost west of Brittany. It has been an important naval base, the base of the French Atlantic fleet and also an important trading port for centuries. Besides a number of industry companies there are also important trading companies, universities and research institutes. After the Romans, many Brits who […]
Pink Granite Coast – Côte de Granit Rose
Côte de Granit Rose The Côte de Granit Rose – Pink Granite Coast is a popular stretch of coast in Brittany, between Paimpol and Trebeurden. The bizarre rock landscape consists of granite, Alkali Feldspar and hematite, which causes the reddish color. Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below We reach the coast near Perros-Guirec and […]
Meghan – Celtic music in Saint Malo
The trio Meghan performs Celtic and medieval music. Please watch the 4k UltraHD video below We had the chance to meet two of the members, Christine Hart D’haen and Gerhard Hirsch, in Saint Malo. Gerard Hirsch has a passion for old stringed instruments. He plays both Tympanum, a kind of dulcimer from the 11th century, […]
La Java – a unique Cafe in Saint Malo
The “Café du coin d’en bas de la rue du bout de la ville d’en face du port – La Java” (Café on the corner down the road at the end of the town towards the harbor – La Java) in Saint Malo is definitely the Café with the longest name. We discovered it by […]
