Blogs from Brittany

Gain insights into life as an expat in Brittany from our community of bloggers, who cover everything from politics and current affairs to the history of (and the best destinations for) painting in Brittany.

If you have news, views and reviews to share to help expats live and work in this fabulous part of France then why not blog for us? Find out more…

Perhaps we are all Wrong! (Economically speaking)

Posted on November 23, 2017 by The 'Not-so-typical' Ex-Pat

We worry about the state of the Economy (or at least we are told we should) – but is it time for a change? Before I get…

Do you Fancy Meeting up to discuss current affairs?

Posted on November 17, 2017 by The 'Not-so-typical' Ex-Pat

Blogging is all very well, but as you well know, my Blog is about dialogue. I have my views... but what are yours? I'm never one for…

Attention all cats lovers

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Marie-Annick Cariou

If, like me, you rely on the well-being of your pets to feel good yourself, you probably live with one, two or more cats or doggies. Unfortunately they often cost quite a lot of money but they are well worth it, we all know that.

Visit the most powerful trawler in western France

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Marie-Annick Cariou

80 m long, 16.5 m wide, 4 Rolls Royce engines of 22 000 cv each, the Abeille Bourbon trawler is the most powerful trawler on the western coast of Brittany.

La Bourboule

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Geo & Donella

If there is a place where old hotels go to die, La Bourboule must be strongly in the running. Going by the average age of the residents, not a few people must also choose to end their days here.

Breaking Bread

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Geo & Donella

As Christmas approaches and days are getting shorter and colder, I have been experimenting with the bread machine to find something a bit special for that period when tasty snacks are welcome after the indulgences of the holidays.