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What are some good souvenirs to purchase in Brittany? Going to St. Malo, Lorient and Dinard.

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POTTERY - Brittany has a distinctive traditional pottery. It is, however, quite garish and may not be to everyone%26#39;s taste.

BRETON TOPS - The stripey sweaters originally worn by fishermen are available widely, I have definately seen them in shops in St Malo. They are cream with navy stripes, or similar variations and are unisex.

ART - There are several art shops / galleries in St Malo and a couple in Dinard. In th past I bought a very pretty little beach scene water colour in St Malo.

BISCUITS - Pont Aven (South Brittany) is the home of some traditional biscuits which you will find widely available in some pretty, traditional tins.

SEA SALT - The south of Brittany is also an area sea salt production, %26#39;foody%26#39; friends love it!

Have a great time - it%26#39;s my favourite place in the world!

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I agree with the suggestions made by Jane_C but would add Music to the list. Celtic music is as important in Brittany as it is in Ireland and pipe-bands (bagadou) are more numerous in Brittany than in Scotland! (The national pipe-band championships are held in Lorient each August).

For the best selection of CDs call in at Coop Breizh on Rue du Port in Lorient.

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Nobody mentioned Cider!

ALso try some of teh Caramel toffees very nice and they hardly wreck your teeth!

Agree about the music. There are loads of places selling Breton music.

If you get the chance look out for a Fez Noz that will give you a %26quot;hands on%26quot; experience of breton music and life.

Of the groups it depend on your choice. Modern/Tradional then look out for Dan Ar Braz especially one of his Festival of teh Celt CDs. I would also recommend some of the Bagad group Heavy Bagpipe/Bombard/drum combination will blow the cobwebs away.

Lookout of Sonariun Du, Blaiez Ru breton folk rock groups. Just so many to choose from.