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EXPLAINED: Brittany - The Real Truth

Baptiste Veistroffer has become the breakaway hero this Tour de France needs

'A stage without a breakaway is pretty stupid' says rider from Brittany who has been a much-need salve to sprint stage monotony

Cycling News

The ultimate guide to Brittany: a seven-day road trip for foodies and beach lovers

Take your time touring Brittany’s stunning coastline and discover hidden bays, beautiful villages and exciting activities for a truly memorable holiday

The Guardian - UK

France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north

A power outage caused by a record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in France's western Brittany on Wednesday as the national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather covering most of the country, including the northernmost region around Calais.

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Hip-hop jazz ensemble Sax Machine release new track 'Untrapped'

Formed in Brittany in the late 2000s, Sax Machine blend funk, soul and hip-hop thanks to their joyous beatmaking and brass-infused melodies, as well as featuring the rapping of Chicago native MC Days. 2026 is looking exciting for the band, who will be releasing a new album this autumn and…

France 24

‘I couldn’t breathe’: the sinister spread of France’s killer seaweed

The long read: After a series of deaths on the beaches of Brittany, one bereaved family set out to prove the foul-smelling bloom was to blame

The Guardian - UK

Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

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Rapper who twice escaped police custody ‘smuggled out of UK in lorry’

Drill rapper Daniel Boakye, known as dsavv, has been detained in France after more than two weeks on the run following two escapes from custody in London. The 21-year-old first fled from West Middlesex University Hospital on 10 February, was recaptured the next day, and then escaped again from Lewisham…

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France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role

As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

French Court to consider jurisdiction over captain of Russia 'shadow fleet' tanker

A French court will consider whether it has jurisdiction over the Chinese captain of an oil tanker who failed to follow orders from the French navy off the coast of Brittany in October. With no clear national registration, the Boracay is reportedly part of Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’, which allows…

Radio France Internationale

My love letter to Brittany’s best exports

Along with its crisp, earthy galettes – suitable for Pancake Day and, really, any time of the year – this French region has so many delicious things to eat

The Guardian - UK

Heavy rainfall causes flooding across France’s Brittany as region remains on flood alert

Aerial images of flooded fields on the outskirts of Malestroit, in Morbihan, one of the four Breton départements placed on flood alert by Météo-France.

Euronews

Syd-Hob's Maud Demazure literally born to sail

Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.

AAP

Winter is when Brittany is at its most beautiful

New ferry sailings make the French region an easy off-season holiday, finds Anna Richards

The Independent UK

A rugged coastline, plenty of climbs and four Tour de France winners - this is why Brittany is French cycling's heartland

Brittany and cycling are inextricably linked, we went in search of the roads, people and culture that make this part of northern France a dream cycling destination

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The Independent UK

Baby flamingo missing from Cornwall wildlife park found living in France

Frankie the flamingo has been positively identified after photographs showed her in Brittany

The Guardian - UK

Frankie the missing flamingo ‘spotted’ 100 miles from Cornwall in Brittany

Sightings on French coast raise hopes it could be female flamingo that escaped from wildlife sanctuary near Hayle

International Business Times UK

Russian Submarine Surfaces in France: Naval Protocol or Technical Meltdown?

According to reports, the Novorossiysk, a Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine operated by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, was observed navigating on the surface near Brittany on 9 October 2025.

The Independent UK

I attempted to relive my childhood holidays with a family trip to Eurocamp – this is what I discovered

Rediscovering his memories of camping holidays in France, Alex Ross ditched all-inclusive package holiday deals for an activity-filled week at Eurocamp in Brittany

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Heatwave continues to scorch France as fire risks and pollution rise

A severe heatwave continues to grip much of France this Saturday, stretching as far north as southern Brittany, with 54 departments placed under orange alert by Météo-France on the ninth day of a relentless heatwave also affecting the Iberian Peninsula. The hottest temperatures are forecast in the Aude and Hérault…

Cycling News

Breakthrough riders, history makers, and a home winner – Tour de France Femmes 2025 conclusions

Cyclingnews breaks down all the big talking points from a thrilling edition of the women's Tour

The Guardian - UK

Seafood, spices and jumbo pastries: Clara Amfo on Brittany’s culinary gems

Broadcaster Clara Amfo heads off for a break in and around the Breton culinary hotspot of Saint-Malo – and enjoys artisan butter, boutique spice shopping and oysters to die for along the way

Cycling News

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

'The fun factor is lacking' – Lotte Kopecky's struggles continue on stage 2 of the Tour de France Femmes

'Ideally, I'd like it to be next Sunday as soon as possible' says world champion after another hard day in the hills of Brittany

The Guardian - UK

Vos claims Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey in dramatic opening stage

Marianne Vos took stage one in Brittany after her teammate, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, came up short with a late push for the finish line

Cycling News

Tour de France Femmes sprinters - The fastest women in road cycling go head-to-head for a chance at the yellow jersey in opening stages

Fast finishers and puncheurs in the spotlight as nine-day race begins in Brittany

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