Quimper and the island of Ouessant

 My favourite thing is the traditional Breton architecture in and around the city of Quimper. It is my favorite city in Brittany with it's cute coffee shops and beautiful beaches around. We also visited Pont-Aven and it was magical. It's famous for Pont-Aven school with Paul Gauguin and Émile Bernard.

A view of Quimper from the park.

After that we went to a small harbour called Le Conquet where we took a boat to the island Ouessant.
It was a 2 hour boat ride. I was quite sea sick but it was worth to see the island which is the westernmost point of France. Places like these make me happy because the connection with the nature is so strong here. I feel reenergised much more than after a trip to a big city.

A trip to Brittany

My story with Brittany began 5 years ago when I moved to the city called Brest. I spent two years living in this region and I must say the beaches are stunning. I have some really great memories there so going back is always exciting. I must admit though I am not a big fan of the rain and it does rain quite often there. Being close to the ocean it can be quite windy and rainy. But on a sunny day you might feel like you're in heaven.

 I love the traditional Breton architecture with blue gates and shutters.

The city of Brest is right by the ocean and has amazing views from the castle. Although most of the traditional architecture has been destroyed during the war, it has been rebuilt and serves as a military base on the harbour. It's fun spotting a submarine here and there.