Most people think of wine when asked about French drinks. But, cider has been produced in the country for centuries. Enjoy the Brittany cider route, through some of France’s most idyllic countryside.

Brittany is possibly the most attractive French territories, and it makes a splendid province for a tranquil break.

A excursion to Brittany should involve touring the Cider route, through various esteemed cider estates. You will be able to sample many different ciders during the tour.

Cider has been made in Brittany for over 800 years, and each departments is associated with a particular type of apple – meaning there are many varieties of cider to taste.

What’s more, to Brittany couldn’t be easier. channel ferries from Ireland and the UK regularly travel to Roscoff. Is there a better way to start your vacation than strolling along the sandy dunes in Roscoff, or paying a visit to the town’s beautiful botanical gardens?

Now, returning to the cider route. Meandering through Brittany, it gives you a unique opportunity to see the time-honoured techniques used to make each farm’s speciality cider.

The Musée du Cidre de Bretagne (Brittany Cider Museum) shows how cider preparation has developed over the centuries, and how agriculture in Brittany is tied to this deliciously refreshing drink.

In Bordeaux, the lifestlye is defined by wine – in Brittany it is cider.

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

Brittany cider goes with galettes – thin pancakes that can be sweet or savoury – or fish. Its long shoreline means that Brittany has access to an mouth-watering assortment of fish, mussels and oysters.

Brittany is the enterance to the rest of France if you are planning a driving holiday. Just remember, that means you won’t be able to drink the cider on the cider route.