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Brittany is for explorers. Its wild, dramatic coastline, medieval towns and thick forests make an excursion here well worth the detour off the beaten track. This is a land of prehistoric mysticism, proud tradition and culinary wealth, where fiercely independent locals celebrate Breton culture, and Paris feels a long way away indeed.

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You'll find stone-walled creperies, traditional dancing festivals and fisherman singing centuries-old sea shanties in the charming town of Brittany.

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