Alignments of over 2,000 giant monoliths stretch over several miles. St. Malo was once a fortified island city that was destroyed by a fire set by retreating Nazi troops. Massive 13th-century ramparts still sit outside of the town and offer great views of the island. The local museum chronicles the life of one of St. Malo s most famous sons, the explorer Jacques Cartier. He left for Canada during the 16th century to find gold, and instead discovered the St. Lawrence River and claimed the area for France.
Calvaries are biblical stories told in stone.
Brittany s oldest has withstood the elements since the 15th century. Overlooking the River Oust, the town of Josselin is dominated by a medieval ch teau. It is one of the more interesting of Brittany s 4,000 castles and mansions. The town s elegant, hand-painted pottery has been produced since 1690. It features decorative flowers and animal designs.