Brocéliande is a very famous Breton forest appearing in several medieval texts. He is related to King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table.
Today, the old region of Cornouaille is known for its breathtaking landscapes, legends and cider – Cornouaille cider – which is made in 38 different towns and villages around Quimper.
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It is almost impossible to ignore how much Cornwall and the French region of Brittany have in common.
The two share a beautiful coastline dotted with job function email database remote villages, a strong Celtic culture, a fierce independent streak … and a healthy love of cider.
In fact, Cornouailles – Cornouailles, in French – shares so much with Brittany that it gave its name to a territory across the Channel.
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The region, which is located in the west of Brittany, is called Cornouaille.
It is also called Kernev in the Breton language. Seems familiar?
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