Pardons

These ancient religious festivals held throughout Brittany to honour the local patron saint are held in procession led by the priest and followed by singing pilgrims carrying colourful banners.

Locronan’s ‘Petite Tromenie’ (second Sunday in July) is one of the oldest and largest, processing to 12 sites in the forest, ending at Locronan Mountain.

Rochefort-en-Terre holds its Pardon annually in August and Hennebont on the third Sunday in September.

‘Fest Noz’

These village fetes are often held with a Pardon involving food and drink, with Breton costumes, music and traditional dancing.

Quimper Cornouailles

19 – 24 July 2011

A spectacular celebration of Cornish (Cornouailles) culture.

Fetes d'Arvor, Vannes

13 - 15 August 2011

Celtic music and dancing throughout Vannes.

Concarneau Fetes des Filet Bleus

18 – 21 August 2011

Hear local dialects and music, and try seafood, gallettes and delicious cider.

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.