Breton (Geopolitical Entity)

National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special
Cédrine Kerbaol, Marie Le Net and the Tour's Breton racers discuss 'magical', 'crazy' home Grand Départ
Cycling News
10 min read
'Really crazy roads' – Demi Vollering survives unscathed through challenging Breton stages at Tour de France Femmes
'The most important thing these days is that you stay safe' says race favourite, fifth overall after stage 2
Cycling News
4 min read
How Breton folktales from France connect to traditional Irish folklore
Enter a mysterious, enchanting world where a handsome prince steps out of the belly of a cat; where a black horse blocks the night traveller’s way at every turn; where a vintage bottle of wine is presented as an aid to getting into heaven. This is the world of the…
The Conversation
7 min read
Rail route of the month: Nantes to Quimper, France – a Breton classic
In Brittany, modern regional trains with huge windows invite you to soak up the views. Our author’s final piece in her series takes in the line to Finistère
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Wild west: a walk on Brittany’s rugged Crozon peninsula
The fishing villages, clifftop paths and sandy coves of the Breton coast provide the perfect backdrop for a five-day hike
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Excalibur-themed jersey unveiled for Arkéa-B&B Hotels in 2024
B&B Hotels return to the pro peloton with Breton team for their 20th season
Cycling News
4 min read
Kate Middleton embraces autumn cosiness with bootcut jeans, Breton jumper and chunky boots - and we have a feeling you’ll love it just as much as us!
The Princess of Wales just wore one of the most versatile royal looks this autumn and it's go easy to recreate at home!
Woman & Home
4 min read
Kerbaol defends Tour de France Femmes white jersey in headwinds of stage 2
Young Breton has started own YouTube channel to show her pro cyclist’s life
Cycling News
4 min read
Meet the people fighting for the survival of the Breton language
France's latest Eurovision song was in Breton – a language whose existence the government doesn't even acknowledge. From roughly a million back in the 1950s, the number of Breton speakers has shrunk to less than 200,000 today, leading UNESCO to warn that the language is at high risk of going…
France 24
2 min read
Ligue 1, Scene 2: PSG lead but plot thickens
Fittingly, a rumbustious Breton derby launched the second half of the Ligue 1 season with seventh-placed Lorient entertaining fifth-placed Rennes at the Stade du Moustoir.
Radio France Internationale
6 min read