5 reasons to visit Brittany :

- Active Brittany: Want to take the plunge? Go for it! Taking part in extreme sports in Brittany means experiencing strong sensations between land, sky and sea, along the 2800km of coastline or in the protected inland areas. Coming to Brittany also means filling your lungs with invigorating ocean air and feeling the energy of a dynamic region that is open to the rest of the world. Head in the clouds or feet on the ground – release your inner strength and off you go!

- Golf:
Brittany has a selection of quality courses on the coast and inland. With our historic links and our courses in flowering heathland, we can offer a unique golf experience. Brittany’s courses feature many unforgettable holes – come and experience them for yourself! And remember that in Brittany, the game isn’t over until the 19th hole has been played: our club houses will offer you a warm Brittany-style welcome. From May 2010, British golfers will be able to browse our website entirely devoted to golf in Brittany, presenting our quality courses for beginners and experienced players alike.

- Home to thalassotherapy:
Renowned as the birthplace of thalassotherapy, Brittany is an ideal destination for a wellbeing break and for those wanting to shed those extra kilos. There’s a choice of 13 thalassotherapy centres including the first thalassotherapy centre in France, the Institut Rockroum in Roscoff founded in 1899. Day packages or longer stays offer a range of world class treatments to restore energy and provide total relaxation. Expert advice on health and wellbeing compliment the seawater therapy and are accompanied by close medical supervision.

- Festivals and events:
Brittany has around three hundred throughout the year ranging from gastronomic celebrations of the pink onions of Roscoff and the scallops of St Brieuc, to the medieval Fetes des Ramparts in Dinan and large scale Celtic themed festivities. Notably the region plays host to major international events such as the annual Art Rock Festival, and France’s largest Greenfield music festival, the Vieilles Charrues.

- Brittany, a family destination:
Brittany is the ideal location for active family getaways, offering nature holidays along the region’s canals or bike trips along the “greenway” nature trails. Set off on the trail of the privateers in St. Malo and in the footsteps of Merlin the wizard in the forest of Brocéliande, relax as a family on the fine sandy beaches or learn about contemporary sailing at the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient – Brittany is the perfect destination for the whole family, from young to old!