Tourist Attractions & Monuments Brittany

Here, you will find many information leaflets concerning the sites to visit, accommodations, restaurants, cultural events... in short, all necessary documentation to make your stay successful. A hiking booklet with 8 tours will allow you to discover the architectural and historical heritage of Locmariaquer, Crac'h and Saint-Philibert (fee).The tourist office organises various guided tours such as hiking in the megaliths. Many events all year round.

Municipal authorization of July 1, 2004. Beach allowed from April 1 to October 31. East of Bénodet, on a seaside fence closed by dune, west of Mousterlin. Family beach on most of the naturist kilometer where the nudity is fully respected, it is possible to practice naturism in the calm with a view of the ocean with views of the Glénan Islands. Swimming is easy in a clear and temperate water for the region. In two words: very nice.

Sensations guaranteed! The lighthouse (145 steps), built in 1950, is actually the third building. The first was suggested by Vauban in 1694. It was lited up in 1702 and only during winter months. In 1774, a lamppost with 60 spherical reflectors replaced the inferno. Placed in a lantern, this system started working in 1821. The range of its fire ranged from 15 to 21 miles. The second lighthouse was built around 1840, dues to the state of the building. The project is a new 22 m high octagonal tower which can support a Fresnel optic. The range of fire went up to 25 miles. The electrification plans of 1880 were abandonned following a ministerial decision. During the Second World War, the lighthouse is used as an observation post for the German army who destroyed the building on August 11, 1944. Only the old Vauban tower remained standing and supported a temporary fire until 1950. The current lighthouse, the third, was built from 1950. It uses a xenon arch lamp; the size of its fire varies from 200 m (very thick fog) to 120 km (good weather). At the top, you find yourself at more than 100 metres above sea level. In clear weather, you can be at 100 km! It is one of the most powerful lighthouses in France, it has been classified as a historical monument in 2011.

Very typical of the Medieval Old Vannes, this shopping street along the cathedral has some nice examples of old shops and wooden houses decorated with sculptures.

A symbol of Saint-Malo, the ermine leaves for a moment the flag and coat of arms of the city to guide you through its historic centre. There is no need for a plan or guide, just follow the nails with its effigy - no less than 150 - scattered here and there in the city. They will lead you to explanatory terminals - 42 in total, including 35 panels and 7 desks - where you can learn a little more about the history and anecdotes of Saint-Malo. Each borne has a flashcode that allows you to have more details on your smartphone.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

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The Republic Square will be reborn in 2025. For the moment, it is this vast crossroads of buses and pedestrians that pass through the city's most central metro station. Here stands the Palace of Commerce, built between 1885 and 1929, which housed the Posts and Telegraphs on the one hand and the Trade Exchange on the other. It is the work of Jean-Baptiste Martenot and Emmanuel Le Ray. The central pavilion, square in plan, open to traffic on the ground floor, surmounted by a floor, housed the city's festival hall. The Palais du Commerce currently houses the Central Post Office, the city has launched a call for projects to transform the functions of this building by 2025. In the centre, the layout of the square offers small shops, benches and vegetable shelves, you can stop in the heart of the Rennes hustle and bustle. But more than just talking about the square, it is the neighbourhood that is of great interest. It is true that the whole district revolves around the Palace of Commerce (Post Office building) up to the Emile Zola High School, where the review of the trial of Captain Dreyfus was held. Behind the Place de la République, there is the Marché Central, a daily market renamed the Auction, and the semi-pedestrian rue Vasselot, which is full of small restaurants and shops. Also discover the remains of the former Carmelite convent at number 34. Walk along the rue du Pré-Botté in which the Ouest-France building stands. Don't forget to take a detour to the Musée des Beaux-Arts on Quai Emile-Zola, which traces the history of painting from the 14th century to the present day.

A unique testimony of Roman basilica in Brittany, the cathedral of Saint-Pierre is a must. Its origin dates back to the 6th century. Crossed by many influences, it has undergone profound changes over the centuries. Few traces remain today of the 12th century Gothic church. In 1754, the choir collapsed and a new cathedral was built. The present neoclassical building has a five-storey façade and an interior rich with 44 columns crowned with Ionic capitals and an exceptional 16th-century altarpiece.

Airy and green throughout the year, the Quimper public gardens offer a relaxation area, ideal for strolls, wandering thoughts and liberation of children. Whether in Locmaria, at the ramparts or at the theatre Max Jacob, these green spaces are another ways to enjoy a city that has an already very rich decor. Lovers of flowers will be delighted to discover several exotic species that these idyllic spots shelter. 

The museum of the lighthouses and beacons could only be installed in Ouessant. Indeed, the outskirts of the island are known to all sailors of the world as a result of their dangerousness. Ouessant has 5 lighthouses, many beacons and land marks helping in navigation. The museum, set up in the former power station of the Créac'h lighthouse, presents the history of marine aids. It also evokes the many shipwrecks which took place in the vicinity and the epic construction of some monuments like La Jument lighthouse. Several Fresnel lenses and other optical objects are exhibited. Several models and audiovisual documents complement the visit. It is a museum for those who are passionate about lighthouses but also for curious people whom this field puzzles.