The landscapes of the Brocéliande area, in Brittany, are very diverse: forest, moors, lakes, valleys. Many sites are connected with King Arthur, Viviane and Merlin. Whether or not you believe in the legends, the scenery is bound to enchant you. Here are a few photos from Brocéliande.

Photos from Rennes, Brittany

Rennes is the capital of Brittany and can be proud of its beautiful city center (cobbled medieval streets, the Parliament (left), the Thabor Gardens). It is a pleasant and lively city. See here some more photos from Rennes.

Photos from Brittany

The Pink Granit coast is known for its The unusually pink sands and rock formations. It is located near Perros-Guirec, Trégastel and Ploumanac'h in a part of Brittany known as Trégor. Isolated creeks, colourful flora and sea birds make up spectacular seaside pictures!

The Cap Sizun is the western-most tip of the Brittany region known as Cornouaille. This is a land of cliffs, hidden creeks, sandy beaches, picturesque harbours and the famous Pointe du Raz (see photos of the Cap Sizun).

In the center of Brittany is a region of mysterious forests, stone chaos, crystal clear streams, picturesque villages, wild barren moors, rocky outcrops... a perfect setting for celtic legends. Welcome to the Monts d'Arrée in pictures !

Pornic is a pretty town in the Pays de Retz, easily accessible from Nantes by bike along quiet country roads. From Pornic, you can take the footpath along the coast towards Préfailles, passing many pretty beaches and coves. Enjoy the yellow gorse, blue sea and golden sands in these lastest photos from the Pays de Retz.

The page of photos from other regions of France has been updated with a few photos from Albi, a city in the south of France, with a very rich history and architecture. Albi's cathedral is a huge brick fortress that overlooks the Tarn river. Albi also has many old streets with picturesque houses.

Waterways and canals of Brittany

Brittany has many canals and waterways which offer miles and miles of peaceful towpaths, perfect for walking or cycling away from the traffic. Along the way, you can discover special sites like Castennec along the Blavet, chapels and villages, flowery locks and medieval castles like those of Blain, Josselin and Pontivy. This network of waterways includes artificial canals, natural rivers, estuaries and stretches from Nantes to Brest, from St-Malo to Arzal and from Lorient to Pontivy. This page of photos from canals and waterways of Brittany is dedicated to this subject.

Photos from the Isle of Groix in Brittany

The Isle of Groix is located a few miles off the coast of Brittany just south of Lorient. The main harbour is called Port Tudy, and has many hotels and restaurants. Walking along the coastal footpath, you will come to some pristine coves with crystal clear waters (see for example this panorama of the Poulziorec Beach). Groix also offers standing stones, pretty harbours and great nature. See here more photos from Groix

Photos of castles and manors of Brittany

Brittany has a very rich history, dating back to when it was independant from France and the Dukes of Brittany were building many defense positions (Nantes, Clisson, Fougères, ...). Some are very imposing, well restored, while others are imposing ruins. There are also many later castles that were residences (Tredion, Josselin), and countless manors (Plessis-Josso, Saudraie) built by local landlords and scattered across the Brittany countryside.

Follow this link to see some photos of castles and manors of Brittany.

La Brière

La Brière (in Breton: Ar Briwer) is a marsh area north of the Loire estuary. It is rich in flora and fauna, and the traditional boat called chalands is still being used by the locals. The region is popular amongst visitors looking for nature and tranquility as this page of photos from Brière will show.

Photos from Brittany : the North-West (Léon)

The region in the North-West of Brittany is called "Léon". Its main town, Brest, was destroyed during the war, badly rebuilt and is not exactly a pretty city. However the surroundings coastline is wonderful and the countryside is dotted with pretty chapels, picturesque villages and harbours, and tall proud standing stones (menhirs). See on this page some photos from Léon, Brittany

Ria d'Etel

The river of Etel forms an inland bay called "ria" before it reaches the sea. It's called in French "Ria d'Etel" or in Breton "Stêr an Intel". There are a number of islands, some barely big enough to accomodate a house, and the jagged coastline creates many peninsulas and small coves. The area produces some very tasty oysters.
Villages around the 'ria' can be proud of their very rich historical heritage : dolmens and standing stones (menhirs), pretty chapels, holy springs (fontaines), picturesque harbours and much more.

See more photos of the Ria d'Etel.

Slideshow with music : photos from Catalonia

A short video to introduce the diversity of Catalonia from the city of Barcelona to the remote and beautiful landscapes of the Val d'Aran or Collsacabra. More photos from Catalonia await you here as well... and if you enjoy view photos this way, please check this page of travel photography videos for more slideshows.

slideshow with music : photos from Brittany

A selection of photos from Brittany to enjoy with some beautiful music : images from Quiberon, Rennes, la côte de granit rose, La Vraie Croix and many more places. See these pages for more photos of Brittany.

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Les Corbières

This region in the south of France (just north-west of Perpignan) is very rich in history thanks to its many old villages and Cathare castles. The "garrigue" scenery alternates with vineyards and lovely river that offer a welcome respite from the summer heat. Enjoy the photos from the Corbières.

Val d'Aran

The Val d'Aran is a region of the Pyrénées on the Spanish side, with beautiful scenery (lakes, meadows, flowers, mountains), pretty villages like Salardu and Unha, impressive views on the Maladetta peaks and great hikes, like the lakes of Colomers, near Bahns de Tredos. See here the photos from the Val d'Aran

New feature : e-cards

We now offer the possibility to send free e-cards. All the cards are based on travel photos, and organised by categories : skies, flowers, animals, seasons.... So go ahead, surprise your friends, make them travel through photography and enjoy the free photo e-cards.

Collsacabra is a part of Catalonia between Montseny and the Pyrénées. This very scenic region offers a landscape of tall cliffs, waterfalls and picturesque stone villages. The Salt de Sallent (left) is a 100 m high waterfall not far from Rupit, which is a very pretty village. Nearby are also hermitages and romanesque churches as you will see on this page of photos from Collsacabra.

Montserrat, Catalonia (Spain)

Montserrat is a small mountain area an hour drive from Barcelona. The name "Montserrat" means "jagged (serrated ) mountain" in Catalan. Many pretty chapels are scattered in the mountains, and the footpaths offer great views on the surrounding countryside.

Please check out the following page of photos from Montserrat to have a better idea about this destination.

photos from snow covered Savoie

The Savoie region of France is located in the Alps, just south of Léman lake. In winter, the higher ground is covered in a thick layer of snow making even more beautiful the typical landscape of forest, lakes and mountains dotted with lovely wooden chalets. Skiing and hiking are both very popular, and every photographer will be delighted. Watch your fingers in those winter temperatures though !.... Enjoy this page of photos from Savoie and the Alpes-Provence region.