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Dinard was originally a small hamlet belonging to a Breton village called Saint Enogat. A small hamlet with a small port called “Dinard,” it was long nothing more than a crossing point over the Rance River to Saint Malo. It was in the 19th century, with the invention of tourism by the English, that it became one of the most exclusive spots in Europe.
Want to get off the beaten track in Brittany? Discover 10 secret spots, far from the crowds, but steeped in history and beauty. From the mysterious Vallée des Saints to the forgotten islands, let yourself be surprised by these unsuspected nuggets! From Fougères to the Valley of the Saints, from Brocéliande to Locronan, via the Isle of Batz or the Monts d'Arrée, here's my selection:
Brittany is so beautiful and so vast that it's hard to sum it up in 10 places, but here goes! It's up to you to choose the ones you like best and go see them. You'll need at least a week's stay to discover them all, but there's nothing to stop you coming several times - you won't regret it!
Jeanne de Belleville, nicknamed “the bloody lioness” or “the lioness of Brittany”, is recognized as France's first female pirate. Her life, marked by love, vengeance and blood, illustrates a determination and resilience that defied the norms of her time. If she became a legendary figure, it was not out of greed, but out of a desire for revenge against the King of France, whom she accused of killing her beloved husband.
Pancakes are a simple delicacy. An old recipe that lets you indulge yourself by varying the filling. Discover the recipe of my Aunt Nicole, from Brittany (the region of crêpes!) and make your crêpes a family success!
A stopover in Dinan is like stepping back in time. And into the world of Harry Potter, too, as the Rue du Jerzual is so reminiscent of the wizards' famous shopping trail. At 75 meters above the banks of the Rance, the town of Dinan boasts an incredible medieval heritage that's well worth discovering as you stroll through the stores, before settling down on a terrace to enjoy a good crêpe.
It's one of Brittany's most famous recipes, and I'm sharing it with you from my friend Sylvie in Dinard, Brittany. It's true that far breton is not a light cake, but what a delight this cake and its prunes are. Discover its history and the recipe for the real Far Breton.
Scallops are so good. You can find them on the coasts of France and the French have loved cooking them for a long time. With Monsieur de France, discover some recipes to make scallops sublime.
t's an item of clothing that's already several centuries old, with references to it dating back to the 19th century. Long reserved for sailors, it was brought into fashion by Coco Chanel, and is still as popular today, particularly in Brittany where it is so easily worn by women and men. It's comfortable and goes well with the simple outfits we like to wear to be comfortable while retaining a touch of chic.
Kouign amann, a Breton speciality, is pronounced kouign amann in Breton and the translation simply reveals the recipe: kouign is cake, amann is butter, so it's a butter cake, and it's the least we can say about what the New York Times described in 2011 as "the greasiest pastry in Europe". It's greasy, to be sure, but it's also delicious, as evidenced by the fact that another American media outlet has placed it in the top 40 best dishes of all time.
