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éclairs, and macarons, its famous chocolate and chocolate-covered delicacies, and its award-winning bread, made every morning in old school bakeries that open well before dawn. Rocky Shores Bretagne, also known as Brittany in English, is often considered to be one of the most distinct regions of France, proudly sporting its own flag, its own language, and its own heritage strongly influenced by Celtic culture. Surrounded by water on three sides, it juts out from the mainland and separates the English Channel to the north from the Bay of Biscay to the south. Its rich history is visible throughout its rugged coastline, picturesque villages, and Celtic remains such as the standing stones of Carnac and the megaliths of Locmariaquer. The coastline of Bretagne is characterized by its rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and picturesque ports and harbors. The region is also home to several islands, such as the Île de Bréhat and the Île de Groix, which are popular tourist destinations. It remains a very rural

An aerial view of the Citadel of Le Palais on Belle-Île-en-Mer, the largest of Bretagne’s several islands.

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