Things to see and do France

This Romanesque church built with Logonna stones between 1167 and 1173 kept traces of the original construction of the 8th century. The magnificent Gothic porch built in 1560 was dismantled and transplanted in the late 19th century to the cemetery's entrance adjacent to the abbey. The interior of the church is reputed for its first-class acoustics allowed by the harmony of the vaults. This is the way that concerts regularly took place there, although the organ has disappeared after the church was abandonned to the Jesuites in 1692. In case of questions, you will need to speak to the presbytery, opposite the church.

Finistère is the department that counted the most mills in its territory: there are no fewer. 3,800 mills listed. Powered by the Mignonne, the river of Daoulas, this mill was built in medieval times and served as a millstone from 1936 to 1970. Completely refurbished and transformed into a museum, it offers a museum that plays a role in its operation. The technical aspect is also addressed, with machinery mechanisms still under way. Finally, the headquarters of the Finistère Mills Association have settled there and can pass on many information to the fans of this heritage.

The majority of the church of Plusquellec dates back to the th century under the protection of Notre-Dame-des-Graces. Don't miss to discover the apostles with expressive faces under the south porch, made in 1551. Inside, you can enjoy the th century chair, which is one of the most beautiful of Brittany! It evokes the life of Jesus through a series of six panels.

Its ruins let us see the importance of the building, erected from the th to the th centuries. The tower kept its tower, and three of the arcades of the nave. Callac and Botmel are branches of the former primitive parish of Plusquellec. Callac was, it seems, the name of a chapel at the parish of Botmel dedicated to Saint Catherine. Botmel was in the th and th centuries annoyed or a branch of Plusquellec.

Entertainments, tourist sites, cultural events, exhibitions, leisure, and accommodation: you will naturally find all these information with the team of the tourist office. You will also find documentation on Pays d'Iroise and the whole Pays de Brest. The tour of the city for the discovery of the architectural Renan's heritage starts here with the option to either following the 13 enamel plates or following the guided tours in the summer.

This cable-stayed bridge is remarkable for its architectural quality. Built between 1833 and 1840, its original purpose was to replace the ferries linking the two banks of the Trieux. This first wooden deck was replaced in 1925 by a more modern and safer metal suspension bridge, according to the plans of the French engineer Gaston Leinekugel Le Cocq. Traffic was not even interrupted: the new deck was built under the old one, which was dismantled once the work was completed. The current structure is 154 metres long.

Hotel des Ducs de Bretagne, also called Maison du Chapeau Rouge (1572) is located around the Louis Guilloux square. This former Renaissance inn has fireproof walls and half-timbered sculptures in friezes: lion heads, helmeted reiters, ovum and gadroons. You can see a griffin, animal from Antiquity (half eagle-half lion) which has become the emblem of the town of Saint-Brieuc, it watches over the street and protects the inhabitants. According to legend, it is said to have housed famous and royal travellers, like Jacques II Stuart in 1689 or the great duke and the great duchess of Russia, in 1782. It is a private property.

A thousand ideas are proposed to spend a good stay in this tourist office located in an atypical place: an old forge of the XVIIth century. You will find a variety of information on accommodation, restaurants, various leisure activities or on upcoming events. You will be offered the IGN North Brittany guide, the map of the Villecartier forest,or a jar of pommé, a local specialty of new cider and apples, with a taste of caramel and prune.

The famous forest of Fougères is a place of walk not to be missed. Composed mainly of oaks and beeches, the forest, which still contains some megalithic remains such as the cordon of druids or the curled stone (a dolmen with a gallery), was once the landmark of the Chouans during the Revolution. Discover the 12th century Landéan cellar, which is a vaulted underground room supported by eleven arches. Legend has it that the two staircases leading to it would connect the cellars to the castle of Fougères. This forest now covers 1,500 hectares and is made up of the woods of La Motte, Rumignon and even the forest of Villecartier. On site, you can take a healthy route, hiking trails such as those of the Old Castles, the Long Christmas, the Roman Way, the Pierre Enfouie or the Pierre Courcoulée, not to mention the mountain bike trails. To experience a great adventure with friends or family, participate in a geocaching session. This is a virtual treasure hunt where you have to discover clues via an application to install on your smartphone. In the heart of the forest, there is also an activity and leisure centre called Le Chênedet, which has existed since 1978. It offers a variety of activities and playgrounds for children. A little something extra in summer: a supervised swimming area will delight holidaymakers. For more information on hiking trails and geocaching, do not hesitate to contact the Fougères tourist office.

This little train all dressed in white is called theOriental Express . It offers a fun, guided ride (40 minutes) perfect for the whole family. Let yourself be surprised by the high roofs, the paved courtyards, the castle and some stories of the city. The visit starts at the foot of the castle and continues through the garden that the illustrious Balzac, Chateaubriand or Hugo appreciated in their time before ending in the lower town and its half-timbered houses.

The association Les Lusignan and Mélusine highlight the historic and legendary heritage of the city of Lusignan. A permanent exhibition, on three halls, allows to better know the story of Ll and its lords, in relation notably to the crusades, the royalties in Jerusalem, in Small Armenia, etc. This expo is open in summer, on Wednesday all the year and by appointment the rest of the time. Other initiatives are being taken by this passionate association: conferences, outputs, support for university research, etc.

Built in the early th century, this Royal Palace is designed to welcome the governors and princes of Savoy during their stay in Nice. Philibert, Duke of Savoy, is financing the construction of the building. After Nice was connected to France in 1860, the building changed its vocation and housed the Alpes-Maritimes Prefecture. Recently, the offices moved to the new administrative centre east of Nice, the palace became the residence of the president of the general onseil and the prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes. The neo-classical façade, designed by Sabatier, was completed in 1869. The interior decoration is entrusted to Jules Chéret, famous international painter. From the beginning of the 1860 th century until, this palace is the place of sumptuous receptions, to which the nice nice and foreign society is invited. It is also here that the County of Nice was officially given to France and that the Emperor Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie received the city's keys.

Trees and landscaped terraces offering a panorama on the sea, the Cours Saleya is, from the th century, a very popular promenade, until the Aménagement des Anglais in the th century. Today, this picturesque place is very lively, morning and evening, summer and winter. Every morning there is the fruit and vegetable market and all day the famous flower market. On Monday there is the brac market where you can find more or less rare objects from all ages. This course is a delight for the eyes and a delight for the taste buds, as you can find local products and local specialities (socca, pissaladière, fougasse…).