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Place des LicesA 19th-century beautiful public square which was located in the city of Saint-Tropez, France. This place was lined with rows of hundred-year-old plane trees on the square's white sandy ground. One of the nice place to spend some leisure time and also there is a fountain located in the heart of this square. This place hosts a Provençal market every Tuesday and Saturday. Also, you can see so many artworks here.
Cathedral Saint-Pierre de RennesA majestic building which was a unique example of a Roman basilica in Brittany. It towers over the heart of the historic center and can be seen from a distance with its two towers, each almost 50 meters tall. The cathedral, which was classified as a Monument Historique in 1906, has stood for centuries and seen many changes in style, both in its external architecture and its interior decoration. It was one of the famous cathedrals in this area and it also attracts a lot of tourists with its majes
Museum of Fine Arts of RennesA beautiful municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Rennes, the capital of Brittany. Its collections range from ancient Egyptian antiquities to the Modern art period and make the museum one of the most important in France. The collection includes paintings created between the 14th and 20th centuries. One of the nice location which gives an idea about ancient art and other things.
Parc du ThaborA beautiful botanical garden which belongs to the Abbey Saint-Melaine situated on the highest hill in Rennes. The garden was established in the year 1868 and it contains 129 species of trees, including 34 conifer species, as well as 373 shrub species. It also consists of around 1500 specimens of Herbariums too.
Rue du Petit BéLocated in the middle of the Bay of Saint-Malo with an exceptional panoramic view on the city of Saint-Malo. The fort was part of the defenses that Vauban designed to protect Saint-Malo from British and Dutch fleets. It consists of a horseshoe-shaped battery on the seaward side that has 19 embrasures for guns. The French army occupied the fort until 1885. Later, the army turned the fort over to the city of Saint-Malo.
Tombe de MerlinThe tomb of Merlin was located in the Paimpont forest of Brittany. Like all characters from mythology, Merlin has an extraordinary conception: he is the son of the devil and of a pure young girl. The three slabs of red schist from the Tombeau de Merlin have been planted for several thousand years in the land of Brocéliande, to the north-east of the forest. Thousands of visitors come there every year.
Château de CombourgA majestic medieval castle which was the birthplace of writer François-René de Chateaubriand. it was constructed between the 12th and the 15th century to defend the Dol Cathedral. A guided tour of the castle described so vividly his Memoirs reveals the rich and tragic history of this illustrious family. One of the beautiful structures which shows light to the history of this area.
Vitre ChateauLocally known as Chateau de Vitre which lies in the center of town which was built of wood in the year 1000. Later it was modified with stone. This fortification is one of the first medieval buildings of this kind and it is listed as a French historical monument. A Romanesque style doorway still survives from this building which tells about the ancient history of this building.
Château de Comper - Arthurian CentreOne of the beautiful castle which was located in the heart of Brittany which was famous for its collections. It has a vast collection of the imaginary world of Brocéliande, the Celtic world, medieval literature, romantic renewal, artistic creations, and contemporary collections. It was a forest castle in the olden ages at the Paimpont forest. Today, the castle is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
CouesnonThe Couesnon is a river running from the département of Mayenne in north-western France. One of the nice locations where you can spend a nice time enjoying nature. Its banks are the starting point for lots of discoveries and outdoor activities. it is one of the main water sources for this area.
Château de FougèresAn impressive castle with a curtain wall and 13 towers. A beautiful architectural wonder which takes you to medieval times and tells the fascinating history of the fortress. The current castle dates from the 12th century and consists of three enclosures whose walls are dotted with towers. It was one of the main tourist attractions in this area and also a nice place which paves the way for the history of France.
RanceA beautiful river in northern France which was used by the Rance Tidal Power Station and is located in a nice area and the banks of this river is a nice picnic location. You can spend time fishing and also by so many other activities. It flows for 60 kilometers past Dinan to form an estuary on the Brittany coast of the English Channel at Saint-Malo, here the world’s first large-scale tidal plant, using flood and ebb tides to generate electricity, was completed in 1967.
Mont Saint-MichelIt is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. An important medieval pilgrimage destination, Mont Saint-Michel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Both the 11th- to 13th-century Abbey of Saint-Michel and the Bay of Saint-Michel are protected under this designation. The island has had strategic fortifications since ancient times. It is 247 acres in size and it has a population of 44. People that live there are called the Montois.
Mont Saint-Michel BayPerched on a rocky islet in the midst of vast sandy banks exposed to powerful tides between Normandy and Brittany stand the 'Wonder of the West'. A Gothic-style Benedictine abbey dedicated to the archangel St Michael, and the village that grew up in the shadow of its great walls. Due to the significant tidal movements in this region, a large part of the bay is uncovered at low tide. There are two granitic islands in the bay: Tombelaine and the Mont-Saint-Michel. It is also home to several birds
OustOne of the beautiful lakes which was located in the heart of Brittany which is one of the major water sources of the area. Its source is in the hills between Corlay and Quintin. It flows generally southeast. You can spend some beautiful time on the banks of this river by fishing and also by other activities. You will enjoy the calm and quietly flowing river and its surroundings.
Grand Aquarium Saint MaloOne of the beautiful aquarium which will let you discover life under the ocean waves in total immersion. You’ll be surrounded by sharks and giant turtles in the ‘Anneau des mers’ underwater viewing tunnel. More than 6,000 underwater species are there at the Grand Aquarium. 360,000 people visit this site each year making it the second most visited tourist site in Brittany.
Castle HunaudayeA beautiful medieval castle which was built in the 13th century and it belongs to the Tournemine family at the heart of the forest in Côtes-d'Armor. Now the castle has been restored by the state and is now open for visitors. There are so many things to see in and around this castle and there is a 3D film to help you understand this fortress' history. It has been classified as a Historic Monument since 1922.
Solidor TowerThe majestic Solidor tower was built from 1369 to 1382 on a rocky ledge overlooking the outlet of the Rance. It is a dungeon composed of three towers connected by curtain walls. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1886, the Solidor Tower has been home to the Long Course Museum and Cap Hornier since 1970. One of the main attractions in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists.
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Parlement de BretagneThe Palace of the Parliament of Brittany is a major work of the seventeenth century. Classified as a Historical Monument, it is also one of the main tourist sites of the city which unfortunately almost disappeared during a great fire in 1994. Now it was fully restored and now houses the court of appeal. It is open every day to the public. One of the beautiful and majestic buildings in this area and it attracts a lot of tourists here.