Brittany

Signal workers’ strike disrupts trains in southern Brittany

Services between Rennes and Quimper are the most impacted

Brittany steps up fight against rising numbers of wild boar

Global warming is enabling the boar to proliferate which brings higher risks to roads, trains, farms, and private residents

Thousands of jellyfish wash up on Brittany beaches

The species, usually found in warmer Mediterranean waters, were brought in by storms

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New train operator sets sights on west of France

Private company ‘Le Train’ plans to focus on linking up regional cities with direct trains

Warning after Briton rescued from high tide in Brittany

The 45-year-old man had to be airlifted to hospital, prompting authorities to issue a warning

Photos: Step inside the English country church in a Brittany village

Saint Bartholomew's has been opening its doors to international worshippers for more than 150 years

Couple win court payout over TGV route opened near ‘quiet’ Brittany home

High-speed route sees over 50 trains pass through per day

Record-breaking year for French scallops

There has been a bumper crop of the popular seafood

Five earth tremors in seven days recorded in Brittany

One led to the evacuation of a wine bar and some homes

Rennes airport opens 300m2 building for new EU border controls

From next month, airports across France will need to manage the new system, and invest in technology to efficiently process passengers’ entry and exit

Small earthquake detected in Brittany on Monday September 23

Tremors hit town in centre but passed unnoticed by most people

Hiker dies after Asian hornet attack in Brittany

The 77-year-old was part of a group walking on a trail near a nest at the foot of a tree

Protests in Brittany over high number of second homes and Airbnbs

A collective is denouncing the ‘active, aggressive promotion of second homes’ which represent 70% of properties in some communes

Historic racing yacht seeks new captain in France

Built in 1890, the restored English cutter is now on sale in Brittany for €35,000

World’s largest Celtic festival is in full swing in Brittany

Plus, discover some Breton words in celebration of France’s huge ‘Interceltic’ festival

Horseriding accident in Brittany left me with a broken neck

Alex Nicholls, 62, broke her neck in an equestrian accident and spent months immobilised from the waist up

‘Anti-English’ candidate stands for election in Brittany

‘The language of capitalist business is replacing French,’ says communist nominee

Tractor protests return in north of France amid farmer warnings

‘We want to show the next government that we are still there and they need to watch out’ says farming union

One of France’s main music festivals at risk of closure

‘If nothing changes the 2024 edition could be the last’ say organisers of Les Vieilles Charrues

Mystery of 130 dead seabirds found on France’s Atlantic beaches

A lack of fish, climate change and accidental capture has been cited as possible reasons

Nine words and phrases from Brittany

Yec’hed mat, trugarez, Ma Doué - find out how to use these typically Breton expressions

Brittany is the region which has most newcomers in France

A quarter of new arrivals come from the Paris area. Britons remain most numerous foreign group

VIDEO: Hunters believe this clip shows a wolf in Brittany

Analyses will be carried out to confirm the sighting

Brittany villagers rescue lighthouse and find it was built by Eiffel

The rusty old landmark was set to be torn down until the fishing community decided to save it - and uncovered its amazing history

Some tap water catchment areas close in west France due to pesticide

The measure in La Rochelle is precautionary and the water is not deemed dangerous

MAP: stubborn Bretons and other regional stereotypes around France

Patriotic, arrogant, like Germans, welcoming, indecisive… we look at the clichés French people use for those from other regions

Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move

Local official criticised ‘backward-looking centralism’ and demands parity with the deal promised to Corsica

‘House price anger’ cause of Brittany arson attacks not nationalism

Letter to Breton media claims nationalist FLB is back, but local expert explains why recent attacks are different

EU Council confuses Mont Saint-Michel as being in Brittany

The European Union body has apologised for any confusion

Cider, crêpes and monuments: What fuels the Normandy-Brittany rivalry?

We take a look at the tension between the two neighbouring French regions

Brittany menhir stone row: Police protect mayor after death threats

The historical value of the stones is disputed. But their destruction has sparked an argument

39 ancient menhirs moved to make way for a Mr. Bricolage in Brittany

Confusion has arisen over how planning permission was granted for the DIY store with a local archaeologist saying the move is ‘totally illegal’

Brittany woman's nightmare scenario after home deemed 'uninhabitable'

A woman from Brittany faces thousands in expenses after the insurance company was absolved of responsibility

Eight key takeaways from French study into second homes in Brittany

From the number of owners resident abroad to the size of the properties, we look at the most interesting findings

Windy, welcoming Saint-Malo: my trip to city that blows visitors away

Sally Ann Voak continues her journey through France in tribute to her late husband, this time enjoying a hair-raising mini-break on the Brittany coast and sightseeing in Nantes

Largest ever Brittany flag displayed in call for more local power

Activists gathered in Rennes to demand autonomy and for the Loire-Atlantique department to re-join Brittany

Celtic nations descend on France to celebrate shared ancestry

Expect big parades, plenty of pipes and a sort of Celtic ‘battle of the bands’ at the Brittany extravaganza

French property watch: Bag Ille-et-Vilaine bargains away from the sea

Boasting the fabulous Côte d’Emeraude, it is no wonder this Brittany beauty spot commands high house prices – but it’s a lot cheaper inland

Fire in Brittany’s mythical ‘King Arthur forest’ has been halted

A 24-hour blaze in the Forêt de Paimpont, which is linked to legendary tales of King Arthur and Merlin, has been contained

Private gardens created with passion to visit in Brittany and Provence

Two hosts who are ‘mad’ about rare plants and design welcome visitors to their gardens in August for the Jardins Ouverts charity

Brittany beaches find way to measure levels of green algae toxicity

The gas given off as the algae decomposes can be fatal, with one human and many animal deaths already reported in recent years

Brittany's new 'Stonehenge' site will reconnect us to roots

Philippe Abjean’s latest project in Brittany, StoneBreizh, will highlight the region’s cultural history since the Neolithic period

Brittany votes to ask for autonomy from France after Corsica statement

It is too early to talk about independence but the French government’s concession to ‘consider’ autonomy for Corsica gives Brittany hope for more local power

Mysteriously skewed Brittany cathedral continues to confound experts

Archeological excavations suggest that the Cathedral of Saint Corentin was the third to be built on the site, leaving numerous riddles for archeologists to solve

Property watch: Côtes-d’Armor - France’s very own Cornwall

Popular among Britons for its relative closeness to the UK, this department offers a huge variety of properties with a seaview to enjoy

From France’s Eurovision entry to Harvard: Five Breton language facts

We also give you two phrases in Breton with pronunciation tips to have a go

A new Stonehenge-like site set to be built in central Brittany

‘Megalithic practices must come back to where they originated,’ the co-founder of the association behind the project told The Connexion .

Second-home protests in Brittany: 'But we buy homes French don't want'

Connexion reader Siobhán McCarthy argues that their owners contribute to the local economy and renovate homes that would otherwise go unsold

Brittany open to raising Britons’ 90-day visit limit with ministers

The region’s council has expressed interest in helping find a solution to the issue of British visitors being subject to the 90 in 180 day visiting rule post-Brexit

Protests against second homes in Brittany as housing debate continues

Protester demands include only allowing permanent residents to buy housing, and a limit on short-term rentals - but one local official called the stance ‘an attack on individual property’

'Paradise island' for sale for €1.5m in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany

A small island off Brittany’s north coast, accessible only by boat and described as 'a corner of paradise', is on sale for €1,575,000

Brittany cliff path ruling is win for hikers over ‘rich people’

The fight centres on a 1976 law that says there must be a public path at least three metres wide, from the point of highest water, along the French coast

Un vert galant: A French expression you may hear today

Brittany has seen a substantial increase in the amount of toxic green algae on some of its beaches in 2021. We look at three expressions around the colour green in French

Brittany’s historic stones vying for World Heritage status

If the Morbihan department in Brittany succeeds to have the whole area recognised, its 550 megaliths will represent the highest concentration of anywhere else in the world

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet shares photos of Brittany from space

Aerial pictures of Quiberon, Saint-Malo, Dinard and Brest have been added to the astronaut’s online album of photos taken during Alpha space mission

Downton Abbey launches Brittany's 32nd British film festival next week

The festival takes place in Dinard, with six films vying to win the Golden Hitchcock award. Many films will also be available to watch online

Rare gold coins found in Breton manor house to be auctioned

The proceeds of the 17th century haul, estimated to be worth €300,000, will be shared between the workers and the owner of the property

Brittany Ferries reduces autumn Plymouth to Roscoff services

The company’s Armorique ship, which usually sails this route, will be redirected onto the Portsmouth to St Malo route

Octopus invasion threatens lobster and livelihoods in Brittany

The rising numbers are due to climate change, conservationists have said, with some fishmongers now aiming to boost octopus demand in France

Finistère brings back mandatory masks in outdoor areas in 22 towns

It applies mainly to popular tourist towns and areas, and is in effect from 09:00 to 22:00

Houses in Brittany ‘should only be sold to local people’

A new councillor for the Brittany regional council has demanded a resident-only rule for house sales saying rising prices for holiday homes are preventing locals from getting on the property ladder

Tour de France: Police search for woman who caused 50-rider pile-up

The unidentified woman who held the sign blocking the path of the riders risks a fine of up to €1,500 and may be sued by race organisers

France adopts historic law to protect its regional languages

It opens up the possibility of teaching in schools being carried out in regional languages for the majority of the school day

Monitor Covid variants closely: France’s academy of medicine

The Académie de médecine has called for fast vaccination, increased DNA sequencing and tracking of ‘challenging’ new variants, some of which may be resistant to vaccines, it said

Flying of Breton flag in Nantes inspires calls for autonomy

The flag will fly above the Nantes town hall for the first two weeks of December

Tour de France 2021: First four stages in Brittany revealed

The race will start in Brest and remain in Brittany until June 29, before moving to Mayenne for stage five.

Southeast France on red alert as Storm Alex wreaks havoc

Southeast France is on red alert today (Friday October 2) as Storm Alex continues to wreak havoc, with rain and high winds of up to 180 kph already causing loss of power for 80,000 homes in Brittany.

Rennes naked bike ride cyclists must wear masks

The cyclonudista will go ahead despite ongoing health concerns due to coronavirus, as long as the cyclists wear at least one thing: a mask.

Tap water warning in dozens of Brittany communes

Alert follows ammonia spill into river

Brittany Ferries cuts routes as UK-France quarantine hits

Brittany Ferries has today confirmed changes to its schedule for August and beyond which will affect 50,000 passengers as demand drops following the UK’s decision to impose a quarantine on arrivals from France.

Coronavirus: which parts of France are seeing more cases?

Health authorities in France are warning of a “worrying development” of the coronavirus, as new clusters are reported across the country, and the crucial “R” transmission rate rises above 2 in Brittany, and 1 elsewhere.

Covid affects far more Brittany residents than thought

The coronavirus that causes Covid-19 has affected up to 10% of residents in Morbihan, Brittany, northwest France - a much higher percentage of people than previously thought - a new blood test study has found.

Confinement: Holiday homes targeted by French police

French police in Brittany are clamping down on tourists and holiday homeowners for flouting confinement rules.

Mystery rock message in France finally ‘deciphered’

A mysterious inscription on a rock in Brittany is one step closer to being deciphered after a competition named two winners who suggested the most promising solutions.

3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Brest

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 hit Brest last night, Wednesday 19 February.