Added: 06/22/2006 |
Brittany France holidays: one more culture to exploreBrittany is a historical part of France, and today it consists of two regions. Eighty per cent of Brittany is now Bretagne, the other twenty per cent form the region of Pays-de-la-Loire. In the Middle Ages these areas were a single whole. You may choose this great interesting place for your Brittany France holidays. There you will see a lot of local points of interest, which attract much attention of people around the globe. You may notice that France is the capital of fashion nowadays, but in the past it was also the capital of haut monde. Rich people who were close to the Royal family arrived there from many countries of the world. And now you have a great opportunity to do the same on Brittany France holidays. You will touch the history. And if you are not sure where the best sceneries and sights are located you should take a guide who can always help you see the best of this area.
Brittany is famous for its megalithic monuments, which are located on almost the whole peninsula where Brittany is situated. Discover Brittany for yourself, and you will never be sad or disappointed with this decision. People still don't know what these monuments want to tell us, but they like these dolmens and admire the power and beliefs of the past inhabitants of these lands. Such cities as Saint-Malo or Roscoff will give you a lot of pleasure during your Brittany France holidays. Saint-Malo is a walled city and it connects Brittany with the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. It is also the birthplace of the renowned author Chateaubriand. Brittany inhabitants like there landscapes and sceneries. They are also very proud of their history, because it is really great and France had a big influence on the world's political and economic life in the past. Actually, France is still much respected country on our globe.
The history of buildings in France is very interesting, sometimes cruel, but always fascinating. For a long time France was the site where bloody battles for the lands between England and France itself took place. And that is why people needed fortresses and castles to save their lives and the future of their country. Nowadays you can see a lot of castles and chateaux during your Brittany France holidays. You can even find castles which are in private property. They have wonderful views, and you won't be able to avert your eyes from such a majestic sight. Some castles are open for visitors and inside these mighty strong walls the greatest works of famous painters and sculptors can be found. After this trip you will be able to imagine the environment, in which the author was writing his perfect masterpieces while reading the books of Middle Ages. Brittany is the land of history; you can come back there over and over again, and you will always discover something new. You will get bright memories and feelings there; meet pleasant people and discover another culture keeping a lot of secrets.
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