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Brittany
Much of Brittany's history dates back to its Celtic roots. The
landscape is littered with ancient and mysterious standing stones
and the local language (sadly in danger of dying out) is based on
Celtic, more closely resembling Welsh than French. The Celts came
from Britain around the 6th century with their culture, traditions
and folklore that still reign supreme in the region today,
particularly in the rather arid interior, lending Brittany a touch
of mystery and enchantment. There are a number of festivals in the
various small towns, celebrating everything from military victories
to religious icons to the 'idiot of the forest'.
The Bretons maintained an independent state until the 16th
century in this northwest corner of France, which protrudes into
the Atlantic with an irregular coastline featuring inlets, cliffs,
offshore islands and stretches of white, sandy beach. It is the
coastline that has made Brittany the most popular summer holiday
destination in France, next to the Côte d'Azur, for both French and
foreign visitors. The coast is liberally sprinkled with resorts and
campsites, always full during the summer season.
Information & Facts
Climate
Brittany has a warm, temperate climate with frequent rainfall
and wet weather. Sunny, cloudless days are also common throughout
the year and summer months see temperatures reach as high as 86F
(30C) while the winter months are wet and mild with average daytime
temperatures reaching 42F (6C).
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).