Brittany is a bastion of Celtic culture in France that dates back more than 1500 years. It even has its own unique version of Coca-Cola.
The French region of Brittany is famed for its insularity and Celtic roots, and is culturally closer in many ways to Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
On a warm summer night, the sound of bagpipes emanates from a local festival. Then there are references to Celtic fairy folklore and mysterious granite standing stones dotted throughout the countryside – similar to Stonehenge, only much more extensive. But I’m exploring Southern Brittany and the Gulf of Morbihan, known for its rugged coastline and windswept sandy beaches. It has long been a favoured summer holiday destination for Parisians but in recent years its mild climate has made it even more popular after a series of scorching hot summers on the Côte d’Azur.
Like Stonehenge, the purpose of the megaliths is still being debated and there are theories about whether they are aligned to astronomical movements or act as a boundary marker. Broceliande in Brittany, connected by King Arthur’s legend to sites in Cornwall and Wales, shows how closely threaded the cultures are.
But regional identity remains strong, with many considering themselves to be “Bretons″ first, and French second.where there are bagpipes aplenty and a full roster of musical acts over six days.At a typical and pork sausages wrapped in buckwheat galettes, and then join in traditional circle dances. What is impressive is that young and old participate enthusiastically in these dances – even my teenager is persuaded to join.
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