The Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea

The Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea – Brittany at its very best.

The New Year is not just about nursing a hangover and pitiful bank balance, but it is about planning your summer vacation. The historical and picturesque region of Brittany in the north-west of France, which used to be a kingdom and is characterised as one of the six Celtic nations, could prove to be a pertinent choice of your 2012 summer holiday destination, particularly if you consider its close proximity to Britain, which has to be advantageous to enduring a lengthy and arduous flight.

Asides from exploring the many megalithic monuments scattered across the peninsula, the interesting and unusual pink granite coast, which stretches for more than 30 kilometres, has been described as being one of Europe’s most ‘outstanding coastlines’, and where the special pink rock can only be found in three other places in the world, China, Canada and Corsica, and being awe-struck by a landscape that has inspired artists for centuries, Brittany is home to a vibrant calendar of festivals and events, particularly in the summer.

One such event is the Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea. This popular festival, which is held every four years, attracts a huge crowd of more than 2000 vessels to Brest’s shores, including local fishing boats, coracles from Europe, tall ships from Russia and traditional crafts from Africa.

Although it’s not just maritime enthusiasts who are eager to attend the Brest International Maritime Festival on the Sea, as the festival is a mecca for musicians, photographers, or anyone wanting to be culturally inspired by one of sailing’s most colourful events.

The 2012 International Maritime Festival in Brest will see an abundance of themed parades bobbing across the harbour, including illuminated night parades and a parade of classic yachts, guaranteed to make you feel unashamedly jealous!

Boats and crews from all over the world will make their way to Brest to participate in the festival, including the hugely entertaining Mexican Navy crew, who never fail to amuse the crowd.

If you can manage to peel your eyes away from the harbour, on shore there will be Viking and Russian villages, Cossack dancers, delicious local cuisine, and an array of arts and crafts, crafted by local artists.

The Brest 2012 International Maritime festival of the Sea is being held from 13 – 19 July, and promises to be a fantastic way to really experience authentic Brittany culture.

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