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What's
new in the far west ?
Cultural
and touristic events
- The
"Sillon de Talbert" (Pleubian - Côtes d'Armor) has recovered
its beauty. Located between the 7 Isles archipelago and the
island of Bréhat, the natural sand and pebble-bank, property
of the "Conservatoire du Littoral" (Coastal protection agency),.
has benefited from works to regain its original aspect. The
carparks or the unsightly electric wires are no longer to
be seen.The vegetation, and especially the yellow hornpoppy,
grows again on the dune, protected from the excessive attendance
of the site.The population of terns has dobled within one
year (from 16 to 45 individuals). The site is listed as a
"remarkable site of Brittany". A visitor centre of the "Sillon"
has been opened.
- The
Colbert in the cemetery of Landévennec (Landévennec - Finistère):
since the 25th of June, the ship cemetery of Landévennec on
the river Aulne has been sheltering the ex-cruiser missile
launcher. It is the last mooring of the ship brought into
commission in 1959 and converted into a missile launcher between
1970 and 1972 in Brest. Among her memorable missions: to provide
transport for the General de Gaulle to Canada in June 1967.
It is during this trip that he delivered the well-known sentence
"Vive le Québec libre" ("Long live free Quebec"). Her demolition
has been planned for 2010. In the meantime, the french Navy
will use her to provide spare parts for the Jeanne d'Arc.
- Belle-Ile-en-Mer
pays a tribute to Sarah Bernhardt: the small fort and
the two residences of The Poulains headland, where the tragic
actress received artists and friends during 30 years have
been saved from ruins. Located on a 11 hectares site, property
of the "Conservatoire du Littoral", they have been converted
into a museum. The Villa "Five parts of the world" recounts
the actress's career. The famous french actress Fanny Ardant's
voice guides the visitor. The houses are the jewels of a natural
area entirely rehabilitated by the "Conservatoire".
- The
first Marine Park created in the Iroise Sea (3.500 km2):
at last! After years of hesitation, the decree has been signed.
The Iroise Sea stretches at the confluence of the English
Channel and the Atlantic. It is the refuge for about 150 seals,
80 dolphins and thousands of seabirds. It is also home to
the largest seaweed field in Europe. The mission of the Park
will be to improve and to spread the knowledge of the ecosystems,
to maintain the population of protected species, to reduce
pollutions, to control the activities of extraction of materials.
It will also take care of the sustainable exploitation of
fishing resources, back up the professional coastal fishing
and the long-lasting exploitation of the seaweed fields. Besides,
it will support maritime activities on the islands, preserve
the maritime and architectural heritage and finally control
the development of tourism.
- The
breton sardine gets a Label Rouge: the little Breton is
the first fresh wild fish to get this quality label. It is
the most caught fish in France (20 000 t a year), half in
Brittany . The aim is to increase the value of the Breton
production by 5%. In order to get this quality label, the
fat rate must reach at least 8%. It is the case at the end
of spring when it is well fed. Its fishing area is limited:
the southern coasts of Brittany, the bay of Douarnenez, the
Vilaine estuary. Currently, fishing is performed off the Pays
Bigouden and the fish is landed in St-Guénolé-Penmarch.
- 14th
century walls discovered in Dinan: at the foot of the
ramparts, they flank a former way which used to be one of
the main entrance to the medieval town 500 years ago. These
walls have been found when building stairs in order to have
better access to this forsaken door.The layers of sediment
discovered with those stairs revealed seven levels, dating
from seven different periods of the history of the town since
the 14th century.
- Alignments
of Carnac : a new plan has been set up to develop the
site while respecting the inhabitants around.
- Bilingual
roadsigns
(french/breton) are more and more numerous on our roads.
Be ready :
| Da
bep lec'h = all routes |
Da
lec'h all = other routes |
| Penn-ar-bed
= Finistère (land's end) |
Kreiz-ker
= Town Centre |
| Ti
an douristed = tourist office |
Kenavo
= good bye |
| An
ti Ker = town hall |
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| Degemer
mad e Breiz = Welcome to Brittany |
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sports and gastronomy. Plan your staying Brittany with the
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the informations to help you plan your holiday (accomodation,
hiking, canoe...) offered by the Comité régional du tourisme
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