The Brittany cider route

France has always been associated with fine wine. However, cider has been produced in the country since the 13th century. Tour the Brittany cider route, and view some of France’s most wonderful countryside.

Brittany is rated as one of the most charming French territories. It makes a wonderful place for a tranquil break.

A trip to Brittany isn’t complete without touring the Cider route, calling at numerous pre-eminent cider estates. You can enjoy the produce of the farms during your visit.

Cider has been prepared in Brittany since the 13th century, and each departments cultivates a particular type of apple – meaning there are many varieties of cider to taste.

What’s more, to Brittany couldn’t be more straightforward. cross channel ferries from Ireland and the UK regularly travel to Roscoff. What better way to start your holiday than walking along the lovely shoreline in Roscoff, or stopping off at the town’s botanic gardens?

Once you arrive in Roscoff you can go straight onto the cider route. Meandering through Brittany, it gives you a unique opportunity to see the long-established techniques used in producing each location’s speciality cider.

The Musée du Cidre de Bretagne (Brittany Cider Museum) shows how cider production has advanced over the generations, and how the way of life in Brittany is intrinsically tied to the drink.

Wine defines life in Bordeaux, and cider sums of the character in Brittany.

Cider is served in ceramic mugs. These distinctive cups , essentially oversized tea cups, enhance the character of each cider.

Brittany cider goes with galettes – sweet or savoury pancakes – or seafood. Its long shoreline means that Brittany is known for an delectable selection of fish, mussels and oysters.

Brittany is a great place to start when touring France if you are planning a road trip. Just remember, that means you won’t be able to drink the produce on the cider route.