France beyond Brittany
Brittany's neighbours are some of France's most famous regions, and most are within a few hours.
Mont-Saint-Michel
The abbey island on the Brittany–Normandy border, an hour from Saint-Malo.
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Nantes
The dukes' old capital: a moated château, mechanical giants and a buzzing food scene.
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Normandy
D-Day beaches, Étretat's chalk cliffs, Honfleur and Camembert country, just east of Brittany.
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Loire Valley
Renaissance châteaux, vineyards and riverside towns, an easy extension from Nantes or Rennes.
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Paris
The usual gateway to Brittany: 90 minutes by TGV to Rennes from Montparnasse.
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| Region | Highlights | From Brittany |
|---|---|---|
| Normandy | Mont-Saint-Michel, D-Day beaches, Bayeux, Étretat | 1 h from Saint-Malo to the Mont |
| Pays de la Loire | Nantes, Guérande, La Baule, Angers | 1 h 15 from Rennes to Nantes |
| Centre-Val de Loire | Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise | 3 h from Rennes or Nantes |
| Île-de-France | Paris, Versailles | 1 h 30 by TGV from Rennes |
Historic Brittany
The Duchy of Brittany once included the Loire-Atlantique department around Nantes, which became part of the Pays de la Loire region in the 20th century. Its towns, from Guérande to Clisson, still feel very Breton.
Further afield in France
From Nantes, the Atlantic coast continues south to La Rochelle, Île de Ré and Bordeaux. From Paris, fast trains reach Lyon, Provence and Alsace. For package holidays across France, see Seek Holidays.