BOOKS
ISBN 978 0 9536001 9 9
ISBN 978
0 9536001 8 2
(published by RED
DOG books specialising in
books about Brittany)
1) The
Nantes-Brest Canal a
comprehensive and well-illustrated gude to the 365km canal,
containing all the essentials for exploring Brittany’s
most impressive waterway. This guide gives key information for
planning and executing a long-distance walk, or simply enjoying
a short stroll along the canal, presented clearly in an
easy-to-use format and spirally bound. An introduction
explaining the history and functioning of the canal is followed
by maps of its entire length, clearly showing the towpath route
and the location of accommodation, refreshments and provisions.
The book is illustrated throughout with 150 colour photographs.
2) Walks in
Morbihan, Southern Brittany
36 circular walks exploring the coast and countryside of
Morbihan - Background information on features passed, dolmens,
menhirs and alignments, isolated chapels and sacred springs,
chateaux and manoirs, rivers, lakes and canals - Schematic
maps, photos and full directions - Suggestions for further
walking and sight-seeing
ISBN 978 0 9536001 4 4
ISBN 978 0
9536001 3 7
(published by RED
DOG books specialising in
books about Brittany)
3) Walking
Brittany 28 circular walks
ranged over Finistere, Cotes d’Armor, Morbihan,
Ile-et-Vilaine and Loire Atlantique. Each walk contains full
written directions, a sketch map and illustrations, as well as
suggestions for other walks and places of interest in the
vicinity. There is also a wealth of information about
Brittany’s history, legends and landscape within the
text. Examples of locations include Lac Guerledan, the Pink
Granite coast, the Forests of Fougeres and Broceliande and the
Ile d’Arz.
4) Walking and other activities
in Finistere 36 circular walks of different
lengths all over Finistere, the westernmost department of
Brittany. These walks, ranging from 4-14 kilometres, cover a
wide variety of scenery including the splendours of the coastal
path, wild hills and moorland dotted with Neolithic remains,
forests, river valleys and town walks. Each walk is graded
according to difficulty and has full written directions plus an
individual map and photographs.
Locations include the towns of Morlaix and
Douarnenez, Menez Hom, the Bay of Audierne, Pont Aven, Huelgoat
and the Crozon Peninsula.
The book also includes key information for
golf, cycling, horseriding, fishing and watersports.
ISBN 978 0 9536001 6 8
5) Central
Brittany Coast to Coast. This guidebook to the area of central
Brittany, in addition to places to visit and things to do, also
includes full details (directions, maps and photos) for 12
walks spread through Côtes d’Armor and Morbihan.
These walks cover some of the most attractive scenery in the
region, featuring both well-known routes and quieter options.
These books can be ordered from any
bookshop in England (distributed by Central Books) or Brittany
(distributed by Co-op Breizh), or purchased online directly
from www.reddogbooks.com
or Amazon, Tesco, etc.
Book Reviews
LE CANAL de NANTES à BREST by
Jacques Clouteau/Lauriane Clouteau
(see www.bourricot.com) The book is widely
for sale in Brittany, especially in shops and tourist offices
along the canal route.
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The book is, of course, in French, which
may prevent some from enjoying the detailed introduction to the
Nantes-Brest Canal, but the reference pages that make up the
bulk of this volume and cover the entire length of the canal
are easy enough to use without language difficulties. Maitre
Jacques presents the entire towpath, section by section, with
all distances, locks, settlements and facilities marked.
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TOPOGUIDES (in
French)
The French walking organisation FFRP
publish this series of walking guides to all parts of France
including good coverage of Brittany. These can be found in all
bookshops, libraries and many tourist offices. They are very
useful, but just bear in mind that the directions are often
skimpy and some of the paths may have been re-routed.
