Brittany – A Land of Character by the Sea
Introduction
Tucked away in the far west of France, Brittany is a region full of charm, tradition, and natural beauty. With its dramatic coastline, lush countryside, and deep cultural roots, Brittany appeals to those looking for a more authentic, peaceful lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a permanent move, a holiday retreat, or a smart investment opportunity, Brittany has something to offer everyone.
Key Towns and Locations
- Rennes – The regional capital, known for its vibrant culture, excellent transport links, and thriving economy.
- Vannes – A picturesque, historic port town located on the Gulf of Morbihan, popular with both tourists and year-round residents.
- Quimper – The cultural heart of Cornouaille, famed for its faience pottery and charming Breton character.
- Saint-Malo – A stunning walled seaside city, perfect for holiday homes and seasonal rental investments.
- Brest – A major port and university city, with a strong maritime heritage and growing innovation sector.
- Charming villages – Dinard, Concarneau, Pont-Aven, Paimpol and many more offer quaint, postcard-worthy scenery and authentic Breton life.
Population and Culture
With around 3.3 million residents, Brittany remains one of the most culturally distinct regions in France. The Breton and Gallo languages are still spoken in parts of the region, and Celtic roots are proudly celebrated through music, festivals, and traditional dress.
Locals are friendly and welcoming, and life here moves at a gentler pace. Brittany is particularly popular with families, retirees, artists, and remote workers who are drawn by the quality of life, stunning landscapes, and strong sense of community.
Of course, the local cuisine is another major draw – fresh seafood, crêpes, galettes, cider, and the famous kouign-amann are regional staples.
Airports and Ferry Ports
Brittany is well connected to both the UK and other parts of Europe:
- Airports:
- Rennes – regular flights to London, Dublin, Barcelona, and major French cities
- Brest – flights to Lyon, Marseille, and UK destinations
- Lorient, Dinard, and Quimper – seasonal routes, including to the UK
- Ferry Ports:
- Saint-Malo – regular ferries to Portsmouth, Jersey and Guernsey
- Roscoff – connections to Plymouth and Cork
- Brest & Lorient – cruise and regional boat services
Top Attractions and Sights
- The Pink Granite Coast – stunning rock formations along the northern coast
- Carnac Stones – one of the world’s largest prehistoric megalithic sites
- Gulf of Morbihan – a sheltered inland sea with dozens of islands, ideal for sailing and kayaking
- Breton Islands – including Belle-Île-en-Mer, Bréhat and Ouessant, each with its own charm
- Brocéliande Forest – steeped in Arthurian legend and local folklore
- Traditional villages – such as Locronan, Rochefort-en-Terre, and Pont-Aven
Property in Brittany
Brittany offers an excellent range of real estate, often at more affordable prices than in other coastal regions of France:
- Traditional stone houses in the countryside
- Charming cottages and longères with rustic character
- Modern villas or renovated farmhouses with sea views
- City apartments in Rennes, Brest or Vannes
- Holiday homes and gîtes perfect for rental income
Whether you're dreaming of a tranquil life by the sea, a countryside escape, or a smart buy-to-let investment, Brittany is a region where your money can go further – without compromising on beauty, lifestyle or culture.

CÔTES D'ARMOR Well presented 3 bedroom village home with sous-sol, garden, drive and no work to do !

MORBIHAN Josselin Medieval Turn-key 2 bed home, near Chateau and Nantes-Brest canal, furniture included !

ILLE ET VILAINE, Bazouges la Perouse. Detached stone house, 3 bed, garage, outbuilding. 1451m2 gardens.

CÔTES D'ARMOR Cosy cottage with balcony, patio, garden parking, 2 bedrooms and wood storage

CÔTES D'ARMOR Cosy 3 bed stone cottage, garden with views and a building to renovate

FINISTÈRE: Landeleau. Beautiful, renovated 3 bed country house with garden and country views.

COTES D'ARMOR Maël-Carhaix, 3 bed detached property within walking distance of the town

COTES D'ARMOR 18th century stone 3 storey townhouse, B et B or family home, courtyard and garden, garage

CÔTES D'ARMOR Stone 3 bed countryside home with terrace, parking, garden, studio / workshop

MORBIHAN - Meneac - Cosy one bedroom cottage in a peaceful setting, large garden, outbuilding, woodshed and space for animals !

FINISTÈRE: Dineault. Charming 3 bed Village House,10 minutes from the Atlantic Coast.

CÔTES D'ARMOR. 3 bed home with wonderful garden, garage, outbuildings.

FINISTÈRE: Poullaouen. Charming 2 bed, 2 bath village house with potential to extend.

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Bourbriac a detached 3 bed property, recently renovated to a high standard

CÔTES D'ARMOR Nr. PLEMET Ancient stone building of character with land ready for renovation

CÔTES D'ARMOR Nr. PLEMET. Cute stone cottage to finish renovating. Roof done! Garden surround

Morbihan, Carp Lake Site Including House, Bar, 10 Hectares, Small Campsite, Woodland

MORBIHAN, Stunning property, 4 bedooms, stone out buildings, beautiful gardens

MORBIHAN, Detached house, 3 Bedrooms with stone outbuilding

MORBIHAN - Charming Character Stone 3 Bed House with large Garden Close to Josselin

CÔTES D'ARMOR, Rostrenen, Detached house to finish with adjoining building

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Carhaix, 3-bedroom detached property with 1573m2 of land

COTES D'ARMOR, Caurel, 3 Bed Farmhouse with Attached 2 Bed Gite, Outbuildings, Walking Distance to Lake

FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Beautiful 2 bed stone cottage and gite set in 1500m2 garden.

COTES D'ARMOR Nr. Loudeac - Stone house for total renovation with garden at front. Separate land unattached.

MORBIHAN - Persquen, Detached house, Ground Floor Bedroom and 2/3 further bedrooms

CÔTES D'ARMOR, Langourla. 3-4 bedroom house in immaculate condition. Large garden, close to the village

CÔTES D'ARMOR Spacious and bright 4 bed bungalow with an acre of land, garage, close to amenities

COTES D'ARMOR - 13th century convent with sea views and 12 acres including a lake

MORBIHAN, Near Josselin, Character 5 Bedroom Home with Two Gîtes, Pool, and 1.5 Hectares of Land

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Quintin, A stunning property, 5 bedooms with beautiful gardens and a separate field

FINISTÈRE: Huelgoat. Lakefront Investment Property with Renovated Apartment, Commercial Premises et Workshop .

MORBIHAN Charming 2 bed detached home with stunning wrap-around garden, garage and field

CÔTES D'ARMOR Well-presented bungalow of 3 bed plus annexe of 1 bed and shower room, stunning garden, terraces, parking

MORBIHAN, Plumeliau-Bieuzy, Detached House, 2/3 Bedrooms, Gardens, Parking

COTES-D'ARMOR, Mur-de-Bretagne, Three Bedrooms, enclosed rear terrace area, garden

FINISTERE, Carhaix-Plouguer. A 4-bedroom architect designed townhouse, sitting on 1202 m2 of land !

COTES D'ARMOR, Near Uzel, Charming part renovated 3 bed stone house

COTES D'ARMOR, Plessala, Charming 3-Bed Detached House with 2 Garages and Garden

MORBIHAN Large home and garden with modern 2 bed home, perfect for rental, and 2-3 bed space to finish, 5600m2 land

MORBIHAN, Charming 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Stone House with Panoramic Views, Near Rohan

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Carhaix Plouguer, a detached 3 bed stone property which has been recently renovated

MORBIHAN Close to Josselin, 3 bed detached home with sous sol, private drive on 6200m2 land

CÔTES-D'ARMOR: Plévin. 2 Fully Renovated stone houses in quiet village location.

FINISTÈRE: Plozévet. Renovated 5 bed, seaside family home with garage and garden.

FINISTÈRE: Huelgoat. Spacious, south-facing 4-bed family home with studio, garage and gardens.

Morbihan, Detached 4 bedroom house, gardens, pool and land

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Rostrenen, A stunning property, 5 bedooms with beautiful gardens and a large detached barn

COTES D'ARMOR , Beautiful stone Longère divided into three Dwellings, Studio et Campsite, Income Potential

MORBIHAN, Kergrist, Stunning Detached 4 Bed Longere With Outbuildings

FINISTÈRE: Quimperlé. Characterful 3 storey town house with B and B potential.

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Carnoët, a stunning cottage, 3 bedooms with beautiful gardens

COTES D'ARMOR, La Cheze, Modern 3 Bed Detached Bungalow, Walking Distance to Village

MORBIHAN Beautifully renovated bungalow of 210m2, 4 bed, large garden, terrain total 1 hectare plus.

MORBIHAN, Rohan, Modern 3 Bed Detached House Walking Distance to Village

COTES D'ARMOR Bourbriac, 2 bed detached property with a detached garage and 2343m2 of terrain

MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Quality 5 Bed House, Heated Enclosed Swimming Pool, Beautiful Gardens

FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. One level 2 Bed Cottage With attached 2 Bed Gite.

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Mur de Bretagne, Fabulous Complex of 5 houses, an apartment, small camp site and swimming pool

FINISTÈRE: Mellac. Superb 4 bedroom family home with gîte in a highly sought after location.

MORBIHAN - Equidistant to RENNES, NANTES and VANNES - Breton manor house on 7,5 acres

MORBIHAN, Magnificent three-bedroom thatched property with mature garden and views

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Uzel, Detached stone 4 bed house, with outbuildings grouped around pretty courtyard

FINISTERE situated in the village of SAINT-HERNIN, a detached 3-bedroom property with outbuildings

FINISTÈRE : Plonevez du-Faou. Stunning 2 bed, 2 bath renovated waterside property.

ILLE ET VILAINE, Fougeres. 3 bedrooms, 125m2. 3947m2 terrain. Gardens. Parking. Large workshop/garage, outbuildings.

COTES D'ARMOR, near LOCARN, two 2-bedroom stone houses with 3508m2 of land

COTES D'ARMOR near Locarn, a 2-bedroom stone house, 1 bed gite with a garage and a stone outbuilding for renovation

MORBIHAN, near LANGONNET, two 3-bedroom stone houses with a heated swimming pool and just over a hectare of land

MORBIHAN, Rohan, Semi-Detached Stone 3/4 Bed House, next to Canal Nantes to Brest

ILLE ET VILAINE, Les Portes du Coglais. 3 bed house,Private lake, woodland, field, gardens, 1.4 hectares. 3-bedroom modern house

COTES D'ARMOR, South Facing, Detached 3 Bed House with 2 Bed Annexe Close to Lac de Guerledan

MORBIHAN, Melrand, Superb property with annex, second house, garage, hangar, land

FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Beautifully Renovated 3-Bedroom Home with Large Workshop in a Peaceful Setting

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr. LOUDEAC, 3 bedroom, detached house with land.

COTES D'ARMOR - Nr. Loudéac - 4-bedroom house in perfect condition, edge of village.

MORBIHAN, 3 Bed Longere and two one-bed properties, above ground heated pool, peaceful location near to Baud

COTES D'ARMOR, 4 Bed Semi-Detached Village House with Attached Barn, all for Renovation, New Roof

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Brehan, Quality 3 or 4 Bed Detached House and 1 Bed Gite to finish in Lovely Position

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Rostrenen a 3-bedroom property which can be divided into 2 apartments

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Rostrenen. A detached house with 4 bedrooms and a hangar of 71.3m2

COTES D'ARMOR, 5 bed detached modern house with 1 bed appartment and outbuilding close to Plouguenast

COTES D'ARMOR. Nr. Glomel with 2 gites, a heated swimming pool and over 4 hectares

SOLD STC ILLE ET VILAINE, Val-Couesnon. 3 houses together. Garden. Parking

FINISTERE, Nr Plonévez-du-Faou a detached stone 3 bed property with a 2 bedroom gîte

SOLD SUBJECT TO CONTRACT ILLE-ET-VILAINE, Monthault. 3 bed stone house with enclosed garden and ½ acre field.

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Carhaix a detached 3 bed property with just under 5 acres of land

COTES D'ARMOR Nr Mûr-de-Bretagne. A detached 3-bedroom house for sale overlooking Lake Guerlédan

COTES D'ARMOR, Merleac, Fabulous 3 Bed School House with 2 two bed Appartments

COTES D'ARMOR, close to Mur de Bretagne, Two 4 Bed and 1 Bed Stone Properties, Heated Swimming Pool and Stable Set in Stunning Countryside

MORBIHAN, Ploerdut, Excellent 4 Bed Traditional Breton House near Village

COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Carhaix a detached 4 bed house which has just been renovated to a high standard

MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Stunning detached south facing 5 bed Stone House full of Character, with outbuilding

COTES D'ARMOR. Plelauff, Detached House, 4 Bedrooms And Farmhouse, Beautiful Views

SOLD STC ILLE-ET-VILAINE, near Saint-Rémy-du-Plain, vast stone house. Land 11,973 m2. outbuildings.

MORBIHAN - Guémené-sur-Scorff - Village House for renovation, 6 rooms

MORBIHAN, Nr. PLOUAY - Ancient Watermill, 4 Beds, Private Lake, Second house and pool.

COTES D'ARMOR, Immaculate Detached 4/5 Bed Stone House, dated from1800's, in Tranquil Countryside
