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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Food SpecialtiesBretagne’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.

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Festivals and CelebrationsSome 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.

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Les Menhirs de CarnacCarnac 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

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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.

Mont St. Michel

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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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