Mietwagenrundreise "Steilküsten der Bretagne"

About the destination: With its 60,000 students, the regional capital of Brittany is a dynamic and cultural city. Its superb medieval quarter includes narrow, winding streets, two royal squares, imposing public buildings and numerous palaces with a solemn elegance. Vieux Rennes is the old town that survived the great fire of 1720. Numerous old houses, dating back to the 15th century, still stand proudly showing its corbelled floors. Particularly noteworthy are the streets of Saint Michel, with its wooden houses, rue de la Psalette and rue du Chapitre, where we find the Brie and Blossac palaces, as well as the Freslon de la Freslonnière palace, located at rue des Dames. St-Pierrre cathedral is distinguished by the richness of its interior. Rennes attracts tourists by its unique architecture and amazingly beautiful natural landscapes. At night, this student city has no end of lively places to pop in for a drink and its restaurants are also superb.

About the destination: Saint-Brieuc is named after a Welsh monk Brioc, who Christianised the region in the 6th century and established an oratory there. Bro Sant-Brieg/Pays de Saint-Brieuc, one of the nine traditional bishoprics of Brittany which were used as administrative areas before the French Revolution, was named after Saint-Brieuc. It also dates from the Middle Ages when the "pays de Saint Brieuc," or Penteur, was established by Duke Arthur II of Brittany as one of his eight "battles" or administrative regions.

About the destination: Paimpol (Breton: Pempoull) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwest France. It is a tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.

About the destination: Paimpol (Breton: Pempoull) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwest France. It is a tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.

About the destination: In the majestic Brest bay, the city merges with the sea. The port, base of the French Navy for centuries, also hosts ferries and large cruise ships. 60% of the world’s oceanography researchers work in the city's institutes devoted to this field. The Oceanopolis Centre receives numerous visits throughout the year. Fair play for a city that was devastated during World War II. In case you want to learn more about the pre-war history of this city, you should visit the old Castle that is now used as a museum. Its towers and fortifications date back to the 11th century. Climb up the Tanguy tower for magnificent views of the city and its suburbs. Energetic and daring, Brest is today a lively port and university town, home to a fantastic aquarium and the gateway to the sea-swept Île d'Ouessant.

About the destination: Quimper is a commune and capital of the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. "Quimper" is Breton for "Meeting of Two Rivers," and when you enter Quimper by train you walk along the River Odet, which has many pleasant small bridges along it. One can also walk up the River Steir for a quiet promenade, leaving city streets behind for greenery.The city's grandest and most unmistakable monument is the Cathedral St. Corentin, a Gothic cathedral with two spires which dominate the townscape. The interior is beautiful. Other remarkable churches include St. Mathieu, which is also Gothic style, and Locmaria, a church preserved from the Middle Ages, with a spare elegance.It is pleasant merely to walk up and down the streets of Quimper, which are very well-preserved, but for an excellent view you can also climb Mont Frugy, the large green hill to the south of the river Odet. Frugy has several trails, and not only is a walk peaceful and not-too-challenging, but the views of the city can't be beat.There are several charming gardens open to the public in Quimper: the Medieval garden to the southwest, near Locmaria and the Earthenware Museum, which is a faithfully preserved Medieval cloister garden, and the Garden of the Retreat, in the north of town, near the Jesuit Chapel. This garden has more exotic plants such as palm trees. Also the Max Jacob Theater, near the train station, has a beautiful garden behind it, which is open to the public.

About the destination: Concarneau in French and officially, Konk-Kerne in Breton, is a town and commune in the Finisterre department of Brittany.

About the destination: Pont-Aven is a town and commune in the District of Quimper in Brittany. He's the chef-lieu of the canton of his name. Pont-Aven is nicknamed "the city of painters" because of the many painters who have passed through the town.

About the destination: Lorient is a commune and a seaport in the Morbihan department in Brittany in north-western France.

About the destination: Sainte-Anne-d'Auray is a village in the Diocese of Vannes (Morbihan), in Brittany, famous for its sanctuary and for its pilgrimages, or "pardons", in honour of St. Anne, to whom the people of Brittany, in very early times, on becoming Christian, had dedicated a chapel. This first chapel was destroyed about the end of the seventh century, but the memory of it was kept alive by tradition, and the hamlet was called "Keranna", i.e. "Village of Anne".

About the destination: Vannes is the 5th city of Brittany in France. Vannes is a picturesque walled town and a port that retains much of its ancient charm.The area in the old city center, the fortified city, was encircled by ramparts and gates, many still stand today. The medieval village has several pedestrian and vehicle entrances. The port-side entrance to the rampart surrounded old town is just next to the port. Follow signs on the roads to le port, there is ample parking. Outside the walls of the village, there are several cafes on the port-side. Just inside the walls, you will find many boutiques and Creperies.Visit the Eglise in the old village, located at the top of the hill. The square nearby is often graced by musicians in the summer, while the cobblestone streets are used for costumed parades calling back centuries ago. Bastille Day in Vannes is a spectacle with horse-drawn carriages and costumes for men, women and children of all distinctions.Vannes is the perfect place for aimless wandering. You will constantly find things that delight the eyes and the spirit.

About the destination: Cozy and attractive, Nantes bears many resemblance with Paris: Wide boulevards mark the boundaries between administrative district and opulent architecture testifies to a wealthy past. The historical capital of the Dukes of Brittany and 18th century France's foremost port, is today an artistic city, a major innovative industrial center and a spirited university town. Nantes’ Cathredrale St-Pierre is an example of the full-scale construction found only in large and prosperous cities. Its Gothic vaults soar higher than the arches of Notre-Dame. Nearby, the city’s fortified 15th century château is surrounded by a rich green moat and an emerald-green strip of lawn. The chateau accommodates two of the city’s top museums: The Musée des Arts Populaires Régionaux, will allow you to take a look at the traditional Breton culture and the Musée des Salorges, an interesting nautical museum. Surrounding the chateau are many elegant buildings dating back to the 18th century, the city’s period of great wealth and expansion. Enjoy the city’s specialties, such as the Muscadet, a local white wine, or a delicate fish prepared with a butter sauce, while admiring the river Loire in one of the city’s warm and trendy bars. Or relax in the city’s numerous green spaces. Nantes is one of the greenest cities in the world, so much so, that it was awarded the European Green Capital prize in 2013.