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History of Bretagne

History of Bretagne. Breton history, as they call it dates back to before 5000 B.C. In the north-west of France, Bretagne lies on a peninsula that extends 150 miles into the Atlantic.

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History of Bretagne

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  1. History of Bretagne • Breton history, as they call it dates back to before 5000 B.C. • In the north-west of France, Bretagne lies on a peninsula that extends 150 miles into the Atlantic. • Between 3500 and 1500 BC, new a new people came to Brittany from the Mediterranean who brought with them their traditions and religion. • Many Celts came over and settled in the east and they believed in supernatural stuff like magic rocks. • In the 1st century the Romans conquered Brittany. • In the 3rd century Christianity arrived.

  2. Famous Cities and Villages • Saint-Malo: A walled in city in Brittany. In Saint-Malo you can visit the St. Vincent Cathedral and then you can go to the Musee du Chateau. • Dinan: Dinan is a very mid-evil toned town and is one of the most extensive ramparts in Brittany. In Dinan you can go to the La Bourbansais which is a beautiful zoo.

  3. Things To Do • Cycling: Cycling is very popular in Brittany due to its beautiful landscapes and surroundings. A favorite cycling place is on The Pink Granite Coast which is filled with beautiful, shimmering rocks. • Horseback Riding: Horseback Riding is a fun way to sight see in Bretagne. From exploring on a hike or riding on a beautiful beach. • Golfing: Brittany is a golfing heaven. With so many pretty courses it’s hard to not go golfing.

  4. Food Specialties Bretagne’s food specialties are: • A well known dish called, Plateau de fruits de mar (Seafood Platter). That contains fish, oysters, prawns, crabs, and mussles. • A favorite pastry there is Far Breton, which is a heavy egg pudding with prunes. • Galettes: Buck wheat pancakes and crepes. Filled with filling both are desserts unless you make Galette Sausage with barbequed sausage, with a galette wrapped around it.

  5. Festivals and Celebrations Some Celebrations and Festivals in Bretagne are: • The InterCeltic Festival in Lorient, during 10 days in August , music, dancing, food and parades happen on the southern edge of the Bretange. People from Ireland, Wales and Scotland come and participate. • Fête des Remparts (Festival of the Ramparts) which is held in Dinan every 2 years on July 19th and 20th . Where merchants, actors and citizens dress up and celebrate the mid-evil times.

  6. Les Menhirs de Carnac Carnac is home to pre-historic rock formations that date back to 4500 B.C are still mysteries today. Complete with three alignments with a total of 2,395 monuments

  7. Mont St. Michel • Located approximately one kilometer (just over half a mile) off the country's north-western coast. • Has been there since the 6th century and was used for fortification. • In the middle of Mont. Saint Michel there is a giant church built by the bishop of Avranches.

  8. Other Things • Asterix: Asterix is a European comic character that lived in Amorica which is present day Brittany. • Brittany has a warm, temperate climate. Rainfall occurs regularly – which has helped keep its countryside green and wooded, but sunny, cloudless days are also common.

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