Showing posts with label Brittany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brittany. Show all posts

Thursday, 11 October 2012

Surfing in Brittany, France

New video about surfing in N W France on the Atlantic coast ....

Take a walk on the wild side at La Pointe de La Torche, France, where powerful winds and waves draw surfers from all over the world. The rugged beach is located on the edge of northwestern France, in Brittany, where the Bay of Audierne opens to the Atlantic.

More Information:
Surf Locations in Brittany
Brittany Tourism

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Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Beaches of Brittany

The Telegraph has a great article about the Beaches of Brittany plus some of the other delights of Brittany. All you need is some good weather! Fortunately, there are other places to visit if the rain falls or the winds blow ....

If there’s one word that British visitors indelibly associate with Brittany, it’s beaches. Great beaches are everywhere you look, from the posh north-coast watering hole of Dinard, beloved by nineteenth-century British aristocrats, to any number of humbler family resorts strung along the entire, endlessly intricate and gloriously unpredictable coastline.

Some of the region’s abundant strands of sand bustle with life and energy, lined with hotels and restaurants to suit all budgets; others lie tucked away at the end of unpromising little rural lanes, rewarding those who take the trouble to find them with splendid, unspoiled isolation.

There’s much more to Brittany than beaches, though. For many centuries this was a proudly independent realm, with closer connections to Britain than France; Brittany was after all “petit Bretagne”, as opposed to “Grand Bretagne” across the Channel.

The pan-Celtic traditions of that era are still going strong; the Breton language remains proudly spoken, while cultural festivals celebrate Celtic music and dance. And local history stretches back even further than the Celts, as evidenced by the ancient standing stones and mysterious burial mounds of places like Carnac, Locmariaquer and Camaret.

Brittany’s most striking towns are the walled medieval citadelles that once guarded its borders with France – places like Dinan, Vitré and the ports of St-Malo in the north and Vannes in the south. The further west you go, into the Celtic heartland, you’re in wilder territory, where vestiges of ancient forests survive around villages such as Huelgoat.

Brittany is one of those destinations where the longer you spend in one place, the more there seems to be to discover. You don’t have to tour the entire region to find variety and stimulation; base yourself in one small resort, and you’ll find plenty to engage you nearby. Recommendations include, say, Ploumanac’h on the northern “pink granite coast”; Camaret, on the Crozon Peninsula in the far west; or Carnac in the south.

Full article and photos: Brittany travel guide

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Friday, 22 June 2012

Fabulous Property nr St Malo - French Property of the Week

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Beautiful stone longère, very private... with swimming pool and lake on over 2 hectares of land with fruit trees etc... Possibility to create gite complex with huge outbuildings to convert ! Very quiet and close to the river Rance !

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Town: Pleudihen Sur Rance
Department: Cotes-d'Armor
Region: Brittany
Price: € 630,000

More details and many more photos: Beautiful Longere

More about the River Rance:
The Rance is a river of northwestern France. It flows into the English Channel between Dinard and Saint-Malo. Before reaching the Channel, its waters are barred by a 750 metre long dam forming the Rance tidal power plant.

Pleudihen-sur-Rance is most famous for the production of apples and Breton champagne (cider).

References:
Dinan Tourism
Cotes d'Armor tourism

Explore Dinan and River Rance: Video

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Thursday, 21 June 2012

Touring Brittany France (Video)

Beatriz Gomez relates on TouristEye her special tour to Brittany (Bretagne). Brittany still remains a top destination for the Brits with its ties with Cornwall and Wales.

Brittany is a historical region located in northwestern France. Known as the trident of granite, it has maintained its Celtic identity and union with nature over the centuries. The sea and the smell of salt accompany the traveler on his route through this region dedicated to fishing and with a spectacular cuisine: scallops, better known as the coquille Saint-Jacques or the crackers Gallettes.

It has always been a land of legends, with mysterious places, disappeared villages by the sea and meadows full of intimate menhirs. Today’s El Viajero of El Pais.com relate us a tour of southern Brittany in which we will find mysterious prehistoric formations, medieval towns and landscapes that inspired the great artist Gauguin.

1. Le Faouët
2. Carnac
3. Vannes
4. Quimper
5. Pont l’Abbé

To Read more about each of these towns: A very special tour of Brittany

Other Resources:
Brittany Tourism
Brittany Weather
Brittany Rentals

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Monday, 28 May 2012

Brittany: One of the Most Beautiful Places? Video

How does Brittany rate with you? Certainly one of the most popular places with Brits for Vacations. 1st for French Property tell us that over 24,000 people visited their Brittany properties; the next most popular region is Provence with 22,000 visitors. Within the region, the departments (areas of Brittany): the order of popularity buyers is Morbihan, Cotes-d'Armor, Finistere, Ille-et-Vilaine.

The Celtic traditions, quaint, ports and river estuaries, sandy beaches, wild and rocky peninsulas, rugged hinterland are popular with visitors.

This new video illustrates the charms of Brittany:

Brittany is home to many megalithic monuments which are scattered across the peninsula. The largest alignments are near Karnag/Carnac. Brittany also has several old fortified towns. The walled city of Saint-Malo, a popular tourist attraction, is also an important port linking Brittany with England and the Channel Islands. Further east, Mont St Michel attracts hoards of vistiors.

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Monday, 2 April 2012

Quimper Tourist Video

Visit the charming historical town of Quimper in Northwestern France.

Quimper is a large town and capital of the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France.

Enjoy ancient architecture, cobblestone streets, a stunning cathedral, and world-famous crepes.

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Thursday, 22 March 2012

Brittany Stink!

Over 2 years ago we reported on the Green Algae issue in Brittany: Poo Poo in Brittany

Today Connexion report on the latest development - extract here: The European Commission is taking France to the EU Court of Justice for not doing enough to fight against green algae water pollution.

Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik revealed the move saying France had failed since 1991 to take measures to guarantee that water pollution by nitrates is addressed effectively.

Green algae has invaded beaches in Brittany and Normandy; linked to pollution from pig-farming in one and stable wastes in the other.

When the algae rots it gives off noxious gas hydrogen sulphide – which led to the death of a horse being ridden on the beach in Saint-Michel-en-Grève in 2009. The horse owner fell unconscious after breathing fumes.

Last summer nearly three dozen wild boar were found dead on Brittany beaches.

References:
Green Algae: EU Court Called In
Nice! Brittany Property

Enjoy lovely views here!

From Finistere to Ille-et-Vilaine, from rocky coasts and sandy beaches to rivers and lakes inland - sample a flavour of Brittany in Western France.

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Friday, 20 January 2012

Brittany Farm with 42 acres - FRENCH PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

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Town: QUINTIN
Department: Cotes-d'Armor
Region: Brittany
Price: € 364,000

In the heart of the COTES D'ARMOR: farm with 49.42 acres.

The principal house comprises a kitchen, a living room, toilets, a bathroom, a boiler room/ laundry with a shower and 4 bedrooms.

Two stone dependances, two buildings one of 1280 M², two calf barns. a shed.

More Photos: Brittany Farm

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

French Property of the Week: A Steal in Brittany

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Yes, this is the bargain of week (maybe year even) - just 49,500 euros

Town: UZEL
Department: Cotes-d'Armor
Region: Brittany
Price: € 49,500

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This stone house is comprising of : 1 large main room with open fitted kitchen, 1 bedroom, bathroom and wc. On the right, lean-to used as utiliy.
Total attic on top to convert. Possibility to do 2 more bedrooms and bath.

More Photos and Details: Bargain in Uzel

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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

French Property of the Week: Prestigious gite/cottage complex in Brittany

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JUST REDUCED

Town: Vannes
Department: Morbihan
Region: Brittany
Price: €808,500

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A prestigious complex of 5 gites and a main 4 bedroom house which have been lovingly restored and now a successful and thriving business. Situated in the countryside of Southern Morbihan, Brittany, yet not far from Vannes and the coast.

The complex consists of beautiful gardens, a heated outdoor swimming pool, games room and an outdoor BBQ/bread oven area which is ideally shaded for those really warm days.

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More Photos and Details: Just Reduced

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Wednesday, 7 September 2011

French Property of the Week: Lovely Stone Building in Brittany

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Town: NEAR HUELGOAT
Department: Finistere
Region: Brittany
Price: € 550,000

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In a pretty village typical of the Monts d'Arrée, lovely completely renovated rendered stone building.

Beautiful landscaped grounds of around 9000m2 with garden, courtyard, orchard and a section that is partially wooded.. and a fountain!

Great potential for chambres d'hotes.

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More Photos and Details: Huelgoat Property

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Thursday, 21 July 2011

Brittany in March - video

We have been featuring Brittany to celebrate the launch of 1stforBrittanyProperty.com. A specialist site for .... Brittany.

In this video, (filmed in March) so the weather is not the greatest, features Dinan, Cancale, and Mont St Michel. The old streets in Dinan, and the the beach front at Cancale are well depicted. Not the greatest advert for Mont St Michel with its narrow streets and vendors selling holiday tat!

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Friday, 8 July 2011

French Property of the Week: Brittany Lake - Just Back on the Market

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Surprisingly just back on the market - so act quickly if you are interested.

Town: Morbihan, Near Malestroit
Department: Morbihan
Region: Brittany
Price: € 630,000

Possible carp fishing business plus potential to develop further, possible equestrian. Stunning location, 45 acres of sheer landscaped beauty including a lake.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a magnificent private lake of over 30 acres with serviced lakeside cabins and chalets and very large, prestigious lakeside house, architect designed and presently under construction. Set within its own secluded 45 acres of parkland and forest, close to the village of St Martin.

Many more photos and further details: Brittany Lake

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Tuesday, 17 May 2011

French Property of the Week: Detached Villa With Superb Views

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Town: Baud
Department: Morbihan
Region: Brittany
Price: €315,880

Situated on the hillside giving an elevated view of surrounding countryside and only 3 kms outside of the beautiful town of Baud, southern Brittany. Large open entrance hallway and to the right is a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining area with superb views of the countryside. This is a superb living space with patio doors out to the terrasse and garden.

More Photos and Details: Baud Property
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011

New site about Brittany

Press Release
Brittany is our most popular area for enquiries, so it is no surprise that 1st for French Property have developed a new site for Brittany fans!

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Brittany is located in the North West of France and is made up of the 4 departments of Finistere, Morbihan, Cotes D’Armor and Ille et Vilaine. The region offers an enchanting mix of old medieval towns and quaint villages.

Working with our network of selected agents across Brittany we are able to bring to you a range of properties for sale, from renovation projects to chateaux, cottages to farms. If you are looking for a business we also feature properties suitable for Bed and Breakfasts, Gite Complex, Bars and Restaurants. The site not only features a huge range of property but articles, tips, videos, and photos of this picturesque region.

Check out the new Brittany Property site.

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Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Enjoy Brittany France Video

Brittany is one of the most popular regions of France - dramatic landscapes, historic architecture, and culture & style.

For more about the Brittany Region, and Brittany Property

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Thursday, 3 March 2011

Welcome to Cotes d'Armor Video (Brittany, France)

Enjoy the flavours of Cotes d'Armor on the NW coast of France.

Côtes-d'Armor is part of the region of Brittany and is surrounded by the departments of Finistère, Morbihan, and Ille-et-Vilaine, with the English Channel along the north coast.

The coastline of Côtes d’Armor covers 350 kilometres. Côtes d’Armor is a land of many facets, a mixture of coastland and countryside where tales are told of men and beautiful landscapes creating a combination of surprises and unexpected elements, in a range of nuances and colours.

More Information
Official Tourist Site
Cotes d'Armor property
Cotes d'Armor weather

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Friday, 22 October 2010

French Property of the Week: Renovated mill house nr Sea

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Renovated mill house just 500 meters from the sea.

Town:     PLOUGASNOU
Department: Finistere
Region: Brittany (France)
Price:     €367,500

At the end of the lane and tucked out of sight you'll find this lovely renovated mill. Offering 100m2 of living space including fitted and equipped kitchen, lounge/living room (32m2) with a fireplace steps away.

A good renovation by architect using quality materials and lots of original ideas to utilise the different levels within the original moulin.

More details and Photos: Mill Property in Brittany

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Monday, 19 April 2010

French Property of the Week: Charming Brittany Watermill

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Charming watermill and collection of buildings near to the villages of La Cheze and Brehan but situated in a tranquil rural location. Larger towns of Loudeac and Josselin are approx 20mins. A unique collection of buildings dating back to the 1800's and offering numerous possibilities to develop further (subject to planning consent). Sitting in just under 5 hectares of woodland.

Location: Brehan, Morbihan, Brittany
Price: 397,500 euros
More details and Photos: Brittany Watermill

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Tuesday, 6 April 2010

French Property of the Week: Character Stone Cottage in Brittany

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Stone Cottage in small hamlet close to the town of Ploeuc sur Lie with all local amenities. Many character features remain throughout and the property offers a warm ambiance and charm. Deceptively Spacious.

Garden area of 878m sq with lawn

Ideal holiday home

Majority of furniture is included

Price: 83,740 euros
Location: Ploeuc sur Lie, Cotes-d'Armor, Brittany
Details and more photos: Brittany Stone Cottage

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