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.
Our properties for sale in Brittany
MORBIHAN, Guern, Detached stone house, three bedrooms, renovation required
MORBIHAN, Clégueréc, beautiful semi-detached stone cottage, two bedrooms, garden, parking
CÔTES-D'ARMOR. Charming Stone Detached Longère with 2 Bedrooms
MORBIHAN, Langonnet, 4 bedrooms plus studio, fabulous gardens, outbuildings
BRITTANY, Nr Saint-Brice-en-Cogles, 3 to 4 bedrooms, semi-detached, traditional country cottage, garden, garage and parking
FINISTÈRE. Charming 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom Duplex Apartment in the Village of Scrignac
FINISTÈRE: St Thois. Charming, fully furnished cottage near the Nantes-Brest Canal.
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Mur de Bretagne, Beautiful Detached 3/4 Bedroom Country Home, Fully Furnished and Ready to Enjoy
CÔTES D'ARMOR. Detached Stone Property for Renovation Near Saint-Nicolas-du-Pélem
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Saint-Mayeux, Three bedroom Semi-detached village cottage with courtyard
MORBIHAN, Le Croisty, Original 16th century Manor house, partially renovated, over 3 acres of land
CÔTES D'ARMOR: Nr Rostrenen. Two character homes with swimming pool, large gardens and income potential.
COTES D'ARMOR, Caurel, 3 Bed Farmhouse with 2 Bed Gite, Outbuildings, Walking Distance to Lake
CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful renovated stone house, 6 bedrooms, 2-bedroom cottage, gardens - possibility of bed and breakfast (proven success)
BRITTANY - Near REDON - Part liveable manor house with lots of scope
MORBIHAN Charming countryside home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden, terrace, parking,
CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful unique stone property, 3 bed, large garden,, 3 mins to Jugon Les Lacs, 25 mins to north coast
FINISTERE. A Charming 5-Bedroom with all en-suites, a stone house in the village of Scrignac
UNDER-OFFER - ILLE ET VILAINE, BRITTANY, Nr Saint-James, 3 bed, detached country house, stables, 2 acres, post and rail fencing
FINISTERE. A large 4-bedroom property for sale, situated in the village of COLLOREC
COTES D'ARMOR. A wonderful stone cottage, 2 beds which has lots of character near the village of Kergrist-Moëlou
COTES D'ARMOR Countryside house of 2/ 3 beds with views and small garden with garage and shed
FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Beautiful, south facing, 3 bed stone longère with 2600 m² garden.
CÔTES-D'ARMOR: Nr Guingamp. A Rare et Remarkable Opportunity. Former Breton Train Station to Renovate
COTES D'ARMOR Maël-Carhaix : A 4 bed detached property within walking distance of the town
MORBIHAN Detached stone 3 bed home with garden and driveway, 3 mins to town, interior renovation needed
MORBIHAN, Locmalo, Detached four bedroom property with integral garage and cellar
MORBIHAN Detached 3 bed home to renovate, with garden, attached outbuilding, sheds and parking
MORBIHAN 3 bed stone house, close to Broceliande Forest plus another to renovate, large mature garden, parking, calm environment
CÔTES D'ARMOR Stone 3 bed cottage, well-presented with magnificent raised terrace, views, workshop, land, basement
MORBIHAN Character 3 bed stone town-house in active village with a lake - low maintenance - new roof !
MORBIHAN - Blavet Valley - The touristic potential here is amazing!
CÔTES D'ARMOR Well presented 3 bedroom village home with sous-sol, garden, drive
FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Beautiful, renovated 3 bed country cottage with garden and rural views.
COTES D'ARMOR 18th century stone 3 storey townhouse, BetB or family home, courtyard and garden, garage
MORBIHAN - Meneac - Cosy one bedroom cottage in a peaceful setting, large garden, outbuilding, woodshed and space for animals !
CÔTES D'ARMOR Ancient stone building of character with arched doorway, with land ready for renovation
CÔTES-D'ARMOR: Near Callac. Charming stone cottage with two bedrooms, outbuildings and 2.7 hectares of meadows and mature trees.
FINISTÈRE: Scaër. 3 bed family house with convertible attic and 989 m² garden, walking distance to town, 30 minutes from the beach.
MORBIHAN Beautifully presented 4 bed countryside home with large garden, terrace, parking,, sheds
FINISTÈRE: Châteauneuf-du-Faou. Spacious 5-bedroom family home with garden and paddock..
FINISTÈRE: Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Luxury coastal retreat, just 450m from the beach.
MORBIHAN, Near Naizin (Évellys), Stylishly Converted 4-Bedroom Home with Accessibility in Mind and Workshop
MORBIHAN - Saint Jean Brevelay - 4 Bedroom longere on the edge of a dynamic village.
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Plussulien, Stunning 5-Bedroom Farmhouse with Attached 3-Bedroom Property et Outbuildings
MORBIHAN, Silfiac, Farmhouse beautifully renovated, a second detached house, ruin, garden
CÔTES D'ARMOR. Charming Renovated Riverside Home with 3,261m² of Landscaped Gardens, Walking Distance to Bon Repos Abbey
FINISTÈRE: Brest. Spacious, furnished three-bedroom apartment with lift and two secure parking spaces.
FINISTÈRE: Near Morlaix. Three bed house of 130 m² with workshop and 2,858 m² garden, 30 minutes from the coast.
CÔTES D'ARMOR Charming neo-breton home, 3 / 4 beds, land, outbuildings, close to amenities
MORBIHAN, ROHAN, Newly Refurbished Detached 2-Bedroom House in Popular Village Location
FINISTÈRE. Beautiful 3-Bedroom Detached Stone Property with Enclosed Garden in Poullaouen
MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Charming 2-Bed End-Terrace Home, Ideal First Home Or Holiday Getaway, Fully Furnished
FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Charming 2 bed village house with garden, garage et development potential.
MORBIHAN Beautiful stone country-cottage, 3 bedrooms, mezzanine studio, large garden, garage and sheds
MORBIHAN. Stunning Stone Property with Gîte, 6,060m² of Land et Near Guiscriff
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Laniscat, Charming 18th-Century Breton Farmhouse with Character, Outbuildings on 1 Hectare Land
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Bon Repos, Charming 2-bed Semi-Detached Home, Great Potential
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Near St Brieuc, 3 Bed Stone House, Attached 1 Bed Property, Various Outbuildings
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, La Cheze, Former Clog-Making Shop with Living Accommodation, Renovation Project
CÔTES D'ARMOR. A fabulous stone property, with 2 stone buildings, near Carhaix-Plouguer
MORBIHAN Two charming stone houses situated in the countryside, easy access to Josselin, Ploermel, with garden, garage
COTES D'ARMOR Saint Nicolas du Pélem, a 7-bed semi-detached house in the centre of the village
FINISTÈRE: Pleyben. Spacious 6 bed family home with garden and outbuilding.
COTES D'ARMOR Charming 2 bed cottage on the edge of nature, with gardens and garage
CÔTES D'ARMOR Well presented 3 bed village home with garage, terrace, parking, large garden close to Plemet
CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful renovated 4 bed home and gardens with terrace close to a river and popular nature spot
FINISTÈRE. Character Village Property with Renovation Potential in the Heart of Collorec
MORBIHAN, Near Rohan, Charming 4-Bed Home with 2-Bed Apartment, Outbuildings and Former Campsite
CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful spacious stone 4 bed house and 2 bed gite, large garden, garage, parking, peaceful rural setting
FINISTÈRE: Pluguffan. Exceptional fully renovated thatched property with outbuildings and pool potential.
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Loudeac, Countryside Property with 2.5 Hectares, Outstanding Development Potential
MORBIHAN. Stunning Riverside Home with Panoramic Views of the River Blavet, near Mur de Bretagne
CÔTES D'ARMOR: Nr Callac. Idyllic Country Living. 4 bed stone Longère, Gîte, 4.5h of land et Leisure Pond.
FINISTÈRE: Brasparts. 7 Bed Village House with Gîte Potential and 1429m2 garden.
MORBIHAN, Near Vannes, Charming 5 Bed Stone House with Two 3 Bed Gites, village location
COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Uzel, Historic Breton 3 Bed School House with 2 two bed Appartments
CÔTES D'ARMOR Dream countryside Brittany stone home with farmhouse kitchen, stone barn, beautiful garden
CÔTES D'ARMOR 3-bedroom stone countryside house with basement/workshop, garden and grounds.
CÔTES D'ARMOR 4 bed spacious home with in-ground pool, terrace and garden. Perfect for family and entertaining
Finistère: Nr Huelgoat. Fabulous equestrian property. 3 houses, sand school and 5 stables. 3.5 hectares.
FINISTÈRE: Huelgoat. Charming 3 bed cottage and independent gite.
FINISTERE, near Carhaix. A wonderful 4-bed detached property in Plounevezel
CÔTES D'ARMOR. A wonderful 4-bed detached property, situated in the village of Gouarec
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Loudéac, Charming 18th-Century Manor House, 4 Bedrooms, Walk to Village
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Mur de Bretagne, Two 4 Bed and 1 Bed Stone Properties, Heated Swimming Pool and Stable Set in Stunning Countryside
CÔTES D'ARMOR Charming 2 bed 'lifestyle' countryside home, with garden, sheds, polytunnel, and close to all amenities
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Trévé, Detached house, 3 bedrooms, Enclosed hangar, beautiful garden and view
COTES D'ARMOR. A detached 2 bed stone set in the countryside with a 79m2 barn , near Kergrist-Moëlou
FINISTÈRE: Nr Brest. Exceptional 6 bed coastal property with direct waterside access.
MORBIHAN, Silfiac, stone longere, four bedrooms, large hangar, land
COTES D'ARMOR. A 3 bedroom detached property, with buildings and with over an hectare of land, near Plussulien
MORBIHAN, Seglien, Stone end property, 3 bedrooms, gardens and old grange
MORBIHAN. A stunning property, 4 bedooms with stables with 5213m2 of terrain in Langonnet
MORBIHAN, Rohan, Stunning 8 Bedroom Character Property Along the Canal
Ille-et-Vilaine : Professional equestrian property with 13 hectares, 4 bedroom house situated outside Rennes.
CÔTES D'ARMOR Two houses with parking, terrace and tree-filled garden and land
MORBIHAN Perfectly placed 3 bed townhouse with outside space, walk to your bar and bakery !
CÔTES D'ARMOR Beautiful 3 bed stone cottage, ideal holiday home, well presented with parking and terrace
LA MANCHE, NORMANDY, Savigny-le-Vieux, farmhouse, land, buildings
MORBIHAN, Near Josselin, Charming 3 Bed Village House
FINISTÈRE: Nr Plomodiern. Spacious 7 bed home with attached studio within walking distance of the beach.
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Corlay, Spacious 6-Bedroom Detached Home with BetB Potential et Outbuildings
CÔTES-D'ARMOR, Merleac, Immaculate 4/5 Bedroom Detached Stone House (1800s) in Peaceful Countryside, being sold partly furnished
MORBIHAN, Guemene Sur Scorff, Exceptional Bar, Restaurant et Chambre d'Hôtes with owners' accommodation
FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Characterful 5/6 bed home and potential business to finish renovating with 6900m2 of land.
MORBIHAN, Ménéac,1.2 Hectares with 2,300m² Lake in Peaceful Breton Countryside
MORBIHAN, Méneac, Semi-Detached 4 Bed Village House with Bags of Potential
MORBIHAN, Meneac, Exceptional Fishing Lakes on Nearly 4 Hectares
FINISTÈRE: Nr Huelgoat. Spacious, south facing 3 bed house with land and stone outbuilding.
COTES D'ARMOR - A great opportunity to buy a magnificent property next to the Nantes-Brest Canal, near Rostrenen
COTES D'ARMOR - A Wonderful Home in Brittany, a 3-bedroom property with a garden, in the village of Trébrivan
FINISTÈRE: Châteauneuf-du-Faou. Imposing 4 bed townhouse with garage and garden.
COTES D'ARMOR, Near Guerledan, Charming 3-Bedroom Detached House
CÔTES D'ARMOR Spacious traditional countryside 4 bed home with stunning garden, 8000m2 land, parking
CÔTES D'ARMOR Spacious and bright 4 bed bungalow with an acre of land, garage, close to amenities
MORBIHAN Beautifully renovated bungalow of 210m2, 4 bed, large garden, terrain total 1 hectare plus.
COTES D'ARMOR, Nr Mur de Bretagne, Exceptional Business et Lifestyle Opportunity in Rural Brittany
MORBIHAN, Magnificent three-bedroom thatched property with mature garden and views
ILLE ET VILAINE, Les Portes du Coglais, near Fougères. 3 bedrooms.Private lake, woodland, field, gardens, 1.4 hectares.
MORBIHAN, Melrand, Superb property with annex, second house, garage, hangar, land
COTES D'ARMOR. A 3-bedroom property which can be divided into 2 apartments, near Rostrenen








