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'''Brittany''' (Breton: Breizh, French: Bretagne) is a peninsula to the north west of France. Historically a Celtic speaking country, it is now absorbed into France, although there is still a strong nationalist movement there. The current official region of "Bretagne" does not correspond exactly with historical Brittany, as it leaves out the city of Nantes and the department of [[Loire-Atlantique]], which is traditionally Breton. Many people in that department still identify as Breton. | '''Brittany''' (Breton: Breizh, French: Bretagne) is a peninsula to the north west of France. Historically a Celtic speaking country, it is now absorbed into France, although there is still a strong nationalist movement there. The current official region of "Bretagne" does not correspond exactly with historical Brittany, as it leaves out the city of Nantes and the department of [[Loire-Atlantique]], which is traditionally Breton. Many people in that department still identify as Breton. | ||
'''History''' <br> | '''History''' <br> | ||
Brittany's name means Little Britain, and is supposed to originate with the Celtic peoples who fled from there when the English invaded. | Brittany's name means Little Britain, and is supposed to originate with the Celtic peoples who fled from there when the English invaded. | ||
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Brittany was brought into France by Anne of Brittany marrying into the French royal line. | Brittany was brought into France by Anne of Brittany marrying into the French royal line. | ||
Traditionally a dukedom, during the French Revolution, this special status was removed.<br> | Traditionally a dukedom, during the French Revolution, this special status was removed.<br> | ||
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'''Departments'''<br> | '''Departments'''<br> | ||
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*[[Côtes d'Armor|Côtes d'Armor (22)]] | *[[Côtes d'Armor|Côtes d'Armor (22)]] | ||
*[[Morbihan|Morbihan (56)]] | *[[Morbihan|Morbihan (56)]] | ||
*[[Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Brittany, France|Ille-et-Vilaine (35)]]<br> | *[[Ille-et-Vilaine (35), Brittany, France|Ille-et-Vilaine (35)]]<br> | ||
*(Traditional) Loire-Atlantique<br> | *(Traditional) [[Loire-Atlantique]]<br> | ||
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'''Major settlements<br> | '''Major settlements<br>''' | ||
* Brest<br> | * Brest<br> | ||
* Lorient (An Oriant)<br> | * [[Lorient]] (An Oriant)<br> | ||
* Nantes (Naoned - traditionally in Brittany)<br> | * [[Nantes]] (Naoned - traditionally in Brittany)<br> | ||
* Quimper (Kemper)<br> | * [[Quimper]] (Kemper)<br> | ||
* Rennes (Roazhon)<br> | * [[Rennes]] (Roazhon)<br> | ||
* Saint Brieuc (Sant-Brieg)<br> | * [[Saint Brieuc]] (Sant-Brieg)<br> | ||
* Saint Malo (Sant-Maloù)<br> | * [[Saint Malo]] (Sant-Maloù)<br> | ||
* Saint Nazaire (Sant-Nazer/Señ Neñseir, traditionally in Brittany)<br> | * [[Saint Nazaire]] (Sant-Nazer/Señ Neñseir, traditionally in Brittany)<br> | ||
* Vannes (Gwened)<br> | * [[Vannes]] (Gwened)<br> | ||
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'''Map''' | '''Map''' | ||
Revision as of 07:34, 18 February 2014
Brittany (Breton: Breizh, French: Bretagne) is a peninsula to the north west of France. Historically a Celtic speaking country, it is now absorbed into France, although there is still a strong nationalist movement there. The current official region of "Bretagne" does not correspond exactly with historical Brittany, as it leaves out the city of Nantes and the department of Loire-Atlantique, which is traditionally Breton. Many people in that department still identify as Breton.
History
Brittany's name means Little Britain, and is supposed to originate with the Celtic peoples who fled from there when the English invaded.
Brittany was brought into France by Anne of Brittany marrying into the French royal line.
Traditionally a dukedom, during the French Revolution, this special status was removed.
Departments
Major settlements
- Brest
- Lorient (An Oriant)
- Nantes (Naoned - traditionally in Brittany)
- Quimper (Kemper)
- Rennes (Roazhon)
- Saint Brieuc (Sant-Brieg)
- Saint Malo (Sant-Maloù)
- Saint Nazaire (Sant-Nazer/Señ Neñseir, traditionally in Brittany)
- Vannes (Gwened)
Map