Brittany Heritage Services
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Books
The Shape of Mist is a short dual language collection of stories and poems about
the traditional and not-so-traditional legends of the Monts d'Arrée. Full of
atmosphere and ironic humour, these tales reflect the author's deep connection
to her chosen homeland.
Brittany is a recent addition to the world-famous Footprint guidebook
collection. The author, a professional writer, lives in Brittany and also works
as a guide for British and North American visitors all over the region. She has
been filmed for French TV and broadcast a radio series on Breton
history.
Discovering the History of Brittany
by Wendy Mewes
A useful work of reference for anyone interested in the unique atmosphere and achievement of this celtic corner of France. It is an engaging and pleasurable read in itself, and is popular with visitors and holiday-makers seeking general information about Brittany.
The region is exceptionally rich in historic monuments, ancient relics and celtic culture, but an explanation of their significance or historical context is often lacking in English. This concise account of Breton history offers a clear picture of a complex subject through the presentation of people and places that have coloured events from pre-historic time to the present day.
Colour photographs and line drawings illustrate many aspects of Brittany's historical heritage.
The Nantes-Brest Canal
by Wendy Mewes
A comprehensive and well-illustrated guide to the 365km canal, containing all the essentials for exploring Brittany's most impressive waterway. This guide gives the key information for planning and executing a long-distance walk, or simply enjoying a short stroll along the canal, presented 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 with 150 colour photographs.
Walking the Brittany Coast vol 2: Morlaix to Benodet
by Wendy Mewes
A step-by-step guide to the long distance coastal path, with maps, photographs, background information on places of interest, details of accommodation and transport.
Not only a guide for walkers but also serves as a reference guide to the West coast for days out, short breaks or longer holidays.
Walking
and other activities in Finistere
by Wendy Mewes
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.
Crossing Brittany
Walking the Nantes-Brest Canal
by Wendy Mewes
The journal of a long-term love affair with the Nantes-Brest canal
This journey undertaken on foot over a year, in weather and moods both foul and fair, interweaves the story of the canal with lively observations of landscape, nature and Breton history. Issues of identity, integration in a foreign country and the connective power of walking are themes that arise along the way.
FINISTERE:
Things to see and do at the End of the World
by Wendy Mewes
A guide book full of ideas for individuals and families to make the most of their time in the western tip of Brittany. After an informative introduction to the history, legends, customs and culture of Finistere, the body of the book is arranged around 14 separate tours, each with directions and scematic maps, and suggested places to visit, appealing to a variety of interests. A final section contains lists of places connected by specific themes: children's activities, archaeological interests, animal and bird reserves, gardens, parish enclosures, specialist museums.