Brittany (Philip’s Travel Guides)
Brittany by Keith Spence, published by Tuttle Pub in 1992, is an illustrated guide that explores the distinctive French region of Brittany, known for its unique language, traditions, and stunning coastal scenery. This edition spans 216 pages and provides an overview of the area’s rich history, medieval towns, and notable landmarks, including the impressive chateaux of St Malo and the unique parish closes of Finistere.
Readers will find detailed insights into Brittany’s prehistoric monuments, local cuisine, and ecclesiastical architecture, as well as its vibrant art and landscape. The guide focuses on key towns such as Guingamp, Morlaix, Quimper, Vannes, and Vitre, offering a comprehensive look at the region’s culture and attractions. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in traveling to or learning more about Brittany.
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This distinctive French region of Brittany has its own language and traditions and is famed for its coastal scenery and seafood. It also boasts a wealth of prehistoric monuments and its own style of ecclesiastical architecture, including the unique parish closes of Finistere. Many of its medieval towns are well preserved and some, such as St Malo, have impressive chateaux. This illustrated guide to Brittany is based around the towns of St Malo, Guingamp, Morlaix, Quimper, Vannes and Vitre, and covers its history and legends, food and drink, art, architecture and landscape.
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