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News France » Brittany » History: Anne of Brittany: The woman who became queen twice

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Published on: Sunday 19 July 2026

Anne of Brittany was only 11 when she inherited Brittany, the last Duchy independent from France. She married, by proxy, the future Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. However, King Charles VIII of ...

News France » Brittany » History: Brittany's Onion Museum: History of the French Onion Johnny

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Published on: Monday 03 June 2013

Berets worn at a jaunty angle, Gaulloise cigarettes hanging from their lips, bicycles smothered in plaited strings of onions – each of which weighed between one and two kilogrammes – French onion ...

News France » Brittany » History: Rick Steves calls this 'impeccably preserved' medieval city the one must-see in France's Brittany region

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Published on: Sunday 28 June 2026

Nestled in the scenic coastal region of northwest France lies a preserved medieval town filled with original 13th-century buildings, cobblestone streets, and enough charm to fill up an entire day.