A Brittany villa holiday offers a chance to visit and stay in the fascinating medieval citadels of St Malo, Dinan and Vannes. Dinan and Vannes are quaint towns, with a maze of narrow cobblestone roads to explore. St Malo is of particular interest, as it sits on an island connected to the mainland by a causeway. For a more mysterious look at the history of Brittany, take the time to discover the megalithic monuments scattered throughout the region. These massive stones date back to the Neolithic period and are most concentrated near Carnac and Karnag.

Be enchanted by the untamed inland forests, which are entrenched in Arthurian Legend. The legendary forest of Brocéliande boasts outstanding natural beauty, while the magical forest of Huelgoat claims to contain the final resting place of King Arthur. Another area of memorable natural beauty is Perros Guirec, a seaside area with many sheltered beaches and coves.

The location of Brittany means it is surrounded on most sides by water, and boast series of beautiful small islands. Belle Isle is the largest of these and definitely merits a visit – the name speaks for itself. Take a sailing boat out to visit the small group of islands, the Iles d'Ouessant, which lie to the west of the peninsula. As well as sailing, give surfing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, rowing or even sand-yachting a try. If you would rather stay on land, a Brittany villa is a great base from which to explore the region on foot or on bicycle.

Given Brittany's access to the sea, seafood is a speciality of the area. Your vacation in Brittany is an opportunity to sample cotriade, a fish stew particular to Brittany. Alternatively, sample a gallette, a savoury pancake similar to traditional French crêpes.

Events and Festivals in Brittany
Saint-Brieuc - Art Rock Festival (May)
Quimper - Festival de Cornouailler: a Celtic cultural celebration (July)
Rennes - Tombées de la Nuit: a street festival (July)
Brest - Brest Maritime Festival (July)
Dinan - Fête des Remparts: a Medieval festival (July)
Concarneau - The Worldwide Encounters of Dance and Music Festival (August)
Concarneau - Fête des Filets Bleus (August)
Lorient - Inter-Celtique Festival (August)
St Malo - La Route Du Rock Festival (Summer and Winter)