Brittany

Situated in the North-West of France, Brittany is washed by the ocean from three sides. With its dizzy steeps, sand beaches, rosy and lilac cliffs, Brittany is full of fascinating names, such as Cote de Granit Rose (the Coast of Rose Granite) or Cote de Legendes (the Coast of Legends). The part of the seaside that hosts the best resorts is known as Cote d'Emeraude (the Emerald Coast). Seafood is the main ingredient of this region's specialties, the most popular of which are hot fish soup and sole.

Continental Brittany is a place full of legends, wonderful springs, romantic castles and small traditional villages. It is famous for its apple orchards and picturesque pastures. Traditional cuisine is based on butter, sour cream and cow cheese. The famous apple-based alcoholic beverages also come from this region. Anywhere here one can taste white veal sausages from Rouen and Morlaix hams.

Situated not far from Paris, this land of glorious historic heritage is exceptionally dear to the heart of any Frenchman. The two most important sights of this region are the Saint-Michel castle-church and the city of tapestries - Bayeux. Normandy is also hundreds of miles of seashore with a multitude of sea resorts. The most famous among those, beyond doubt, is Deauville, created in the 19th century for the court of Napoleon III. Deauville has perfectly equipped fitness and thalassotherapy centers, a grand casino, especially active in the summertime and a race track, known for the greatest horse-race in France, held annually from August 1 to 31.

A special place among the most important industries of this extremely fertile land is occupied by fishing and the traditional oyster and shellfish farming. Cattle here is fattened on water-meadows. Mutton and lamb from this region is called "pre-sale" (pre-salted), because rams and sheep pasture on rich meadows with salt-containing grass. Nowhere else in France can one find such excellent butter and milk as those coming from Normandy. This land is also known for its apple orchards, apple cider and Calvados - strong apple brandy.

Just several minutes from Mont St Michel is the place of landing of the Allied troops in the World War II. After a visit to the Omaha Beach Museum or the Museum for Peace at Caen go to Bayeux, a town of ancient houses and castles, built in the period from the 15th to the 18th century. Then visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and see the famous tapestry immortalizing the victory of William the Conqueror.

Discover the magnitude of Norse castles and villas in Deauville, the true pearl of which is Villa Strassburger, bearing the name of an American millionaire, who fell in love with this famous town, the embodiment of the Augeron style.

Brittany:
A very beautiful Vauban fortress (named after its creator) in Belle Ile en Mer, the Beauport Abbey, where English pilgrims stopped on their way to Compostelle, Fort-La-Latte on Cap Frehel, the Jacques Cartier museum castle in Saint-Malo, the Museum of Folk and Traditional Art in Cancale, the American Military Cemetery in Saint Laurent sur Mer, the Utah Beach monument in Saint Marie du Mont, the famous Bayeux Tapestry, embroidered by Queen Matilda, the 1944 Battle of Normandy Memorial Museum. When in Tour en Bessin, visit the Vaulaville castle.

Restaurants:
Le Domaine de Rochvilaine in Billiers,
Auberge Bretonne in Roche Bernard,
Moulin de Rosmadec in Pont-Aven,
Jean-Pierre Crouzil in Plancoit,
Maison de Bricourt in Cancale,
A la Duchesse Anne in Saint-Malo.

An ideal journey for the whole family:
the Oceanarium in Croisic,
the Aquarium in Vannes,
the Branfere Park in Le Guerno,
the Primeval Brittany Park in Balansac,
the Grand Aquarium in Saint-Malo,
Les Aigles de Bretagne (the Eagles of Brittany) at the Landal Castle in Broualan,
the Brotonne Nature Park with the Pomme et la Forge Museum,
the Trouville Aquarium & Reptile House,
the National Stud Farm in Saint Lo,
the Museum of Natural History in Yvetot and the Jean Delacour Zoological Park in Cleves.

Start from the Old Dock in Honfleur, then visit Deauville with its famous Quay, paved with wooden plates, and its typical houses. Stop at Bayeaux, famous for the 11th century tapestries. Then visit the military cemeteries, Saint Lo and climb to the top of Mont Saint-Michel - the border of Brittany. From the typical seaside town of St Malo travel along the Emerald Coast to Douarnenez and Pointe de Raz with its beautiful cliffs. Travel to the past by going to Carnac, the ancient monuments and dolmens of which will remind you of the myths of this beautiful land.

Guided Tours:
In Billiers: Pont-Aven, the town of artists and windmills. In Saint Malo: Mont St Michel and the Jersey Islands In Deauville: Honfleur, Etretat. In Port en Bessin: places of landing of the Allied troops, the Bayeux Cathedral and its tapestries.

A Romantic Journey:
A motorcycle ride through Brittany, candlelight dinner with pancakes and cider, a walk in the Giverny gardens and a ride along the beaches of Normandy.

The Lucien Barriere hotel in Deauville, just as Domaine de Rochevilaine in Billiers is situated in a very favorable place and offer first-rate service and happenings that will make your seminar unforgettable.

Open sea fishing, sailing, golf, horse riding, thalassotherapy and walks in the multiple ecological parks.