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Villas in Brittany, France
About the Region - Brittany and the South Finistère
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Pointe de la Torche near the Villas in Brittany, France |
This villa in Brittany, France is located in The Town in the Finistere region of Brittany, France.
Our remote corner of Brittany, the Finistère (meaning the End of the Earth) juts into the Atlantic Ocean at the Westernmost tip of Brittany, France and Continental Europe.
Brittany is surrounded by 2.863 kilometers of coastline. The coastline consiste of a succession of cliffs, dunes, estuaries, mud flats and marsh land.
It enjoys a temperate climate and more than 2200 hours of sunlight per year.
Natural Beauty
This part of Brittany has a wild and rugged coastline with ocean-fronting cliffs and headlands and many kilometers of the most beautiful beaches in all of France.
Inland, southern Finistere is an area of unspoiled countryside with lush woods and narrow rivers.
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Lighthouse near near the Villas in Brittany, France |
Enjoy hiking or cycling along the many well-kept footpaths from this villa in Brittany, France.
Things Maritime
Brittany is closely associated with seafaring. In ancient days monks sailed from Britain in makeshift craft to evangelize western Brittany. Today it is famed for its many regattas and sailing events and produces some of the world's most well-renowned sailors.
Cuisine
Brittany is the foremost milk producer in France. It is famed for its cheeses and butter, which often derive additional flavor from the sea salt it is produced with.
It is also provides a quarter of the country's livestock and is a prime producer of fruits and vegetable.
Since ancient times, this maritime region has provided rich fishing grounds. Today the abundant fish stocks here supply restaurants throughout France.
Your villa in Brittany, France is withing walking distance to the farmer's market in Audierne where you will enjoy strolling among the stalls. Bring home some of the regional specialties to prepare in the self-catering kitchen. Visit our "Cuisine" page for videos by Tony Bourdain on the cuisine of the Finistere.
Golf
Brittany's mild climate and absence of crowds makes it ideal for golf nearly all year long.
Whether by the seaside or in the country, on links or in parklands, Brittany´s superb golf courses offer breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality and high-quality facilities for players of all skill levels. Visit our "Golf Brittany" page for a map of local golf courses.
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An ancient menhir near the Villas in Brittany, France |
Celtic Music
Traditional Breton music has undergone a major revival. The traditional Fest-Noz, or dance festivals, are still enormously popular. Look for them in the summer when each village outdoes the other.
Ancient Sites
Abundant throughout the region are eerie and beautiful Neolithic menhirs, dolmen and other standing stones. Brittany is one of the regions of France with the greatest number of historical monuments.



