BRITTANY
Brittany is a region in North-West of France. MAP OF FRANCE
It is made of 4 departments. Ours is in the South of Brittany: the Morbihan. HERE
In fact, this name « Morbihan » comes from Breton language. It means « little sea », because of the « Golfe du Morbihan », which is a sound coming in the Atlantic Ocean.
The heart of people in Brittany is divided between love of land and love of sea.landsea
Agriculture in Brittany
The heart of people in Brittany is divided between love of land and love of sea.landsea
Seaside in Brittany
Our tradition is a tradition of sea men and farmers. Perhaps, you know a few sea races, whose winners were often Bretons.
Eric Tabarly was a famous sea man, and his boat « Pen Duick » is very famous too.
The attachment of Bretons to their region allows to preserve wonderful areas.wonderful areas
Megaliths in Carnac
It has also a link with a strong breton culture and a real breton identity.breton culture
Traditional costumes in fest-noz (traditional night party) & Flag of Brittany, the « Gwenn ha du » (the White and black)
If you want to know a few words in Breton language, open the file « Glossary » and enjoy it!
So, what do you think of our region?