Lamballe
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All information provided here is intended for guidance only. For more detailed, up to date information, please contact local tourist information services.
Brittany is a country in its own right with coasts made of sharp rocks against which the sea crashes violently, desolate islands with birds and winds as their only masters. Brittany is also a land of magic, of druids a hundred years old, where the 'Cervoise' (local beer) is poured generously. Tourists are drawn to it because of its well preserved environment, this is a place with wonderful landscapes shaped by the winds and tides, narrow paths to walk along and where to dream carelessly for hours on end. An authentic country keeping in its soil memories that stood the test of time: many celtic remains can be found throughout the land. Its people are warm and welcoming and have passed on the passion for folklore and the respect for traditions to their children.
In the field of gastronomy, you will be tempted by a whole range of cakes, biscuits and 'ble noir' pancakes served with local ciders.
From Saint-Malo to Carnac, Brittany is a crown with many jewels for you to discover!
Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.
A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.
The "Cote d'Emeraude" (Emerald Coast) stretches from Grouin Point to Val Andre and is wellknown for its beaches such as in Dinard, Sainte-Lunaire, Parame... and Saint-Malo obviously...
The coast has a very rocky and indented outline, with a number of "Pointes" creating a very interesting landscape offering breathtaking views.
