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The Brittany

For many hundreds of years, Brittany has been on the international map for travellers. Long before the age of tourism, this westward province of France, jutting boldly out into the rolling Atlantic, was one of France's major gateways to the rest of the world.

In the West of France, Brittany is one of the favourite french destination for foreign visitors between sea (localy called armor) and land (argoat).

Detailed report at this link : Brittany wikipedia

Brittany in Europe

Some words about the region

Geography and climate

Location : Western Europe, large peninsula on the west of France, 150 km south of Great Britain.

Area : 27,209 sq km (approximately the size of Belgium or Maryland).

Coastline : 2,730 km.

Terrain : Continuous alternance of gently rolling hills and plain areas.

Highest elevation : Monts d'Arrée (384 m) in western Brittany.

Climate : Temperate maritime, influenced by the North Atlantic current -the Gulf Stream; mild winters, warm summers and consistently humid.

Demography

Population : 2,9 millions inhabitants

Density map : click here

Agriculture in Brittany

Along with tourism, agriculture is one of Brittany's other main economic activities; Brittany is one of France's leading vegetable growing regions, with artichokes, cauliflowers, carrots and potatoes among the most important crops; but Brittany, with its mild climate, is also a region well suited to dairy farming and poultry breeding, and butter and chickens are also major regional exports.

Other economy detailed informations : invest-in-bretagne

 To discover more about Brittany

• http://gitelink.com/brittany/index.htm
• Get to know about Brittany on Rennes 1 University's web site : https://www.univ-rennes1.fr/english/home/presentation/Environment/Brittany/
• It’s history, heritage, natural areas and talents : http://www.brittanytourism.com/

Broceliande

The Paimpont's Biological Station is located in the famous Broceliande forest.

You can discover it's heritage by many ways. Let us guide you during your meeting !

 Broceliande forest localization in Brittany

Source : http://www.broceliande-vacances.com

• Brittany landcover and Broceliande forest localization
  

First step in Broceliande by the Corine Landcover map in 2012 that shows you the differences 
of land cover compared to neighbouring regions. 

Source : www.bretagne-environnement.org

• Tourist informations

   

  At Broceliande you can also step into a land of legend and share exciting adventures as you travel
  through its majestic forest.
  Historic sites, active afternoons and fun evenings : it's all magic !
  
  Dedicated web site from Brittany region : The forest of Broceliande
  
  You can also watch this short video to dive into magic : video from Destination Brocéliande 

 We hope you will enjoy your scientific trip in Brittany !