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Presentation

Capital : Rennes/Roazhon (Previously Nantes/Naoned)
Population : 4.200.000 (of which 1.200.000 in Loire Atlantique)
Langues : French, Breton, Gallo (this way...)

Brittany is known under various names:
- Breizh in Breton language
- Bretagne in French
- Sometimes refered as Armoric or Armorica (ar mor = sea in Breton)

It is one of the celtic countries at the west of Europe, nearly surrounded by water (North, West and South). Its rugged coast has been carved by the Atlantic ocean.

 

Map

Besides the two historic capitals Nantes (Naoned) and Rennes (Roazhon), significant urban centres include:

  • Brest (Brest)
  • Lorient (An Orient)
  • Quimper (Kemper)
  • Vannes (Gwened)
  • Saint-Brieuc (Sant Brieg)
  • Saint-Nazaire (Sant Nazer)
Little tour of Brittany
 
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