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French heritage: landmark sites and food of Brittany (Bretagne)
This sheet presents cultural landmarks of French society. It focuses in particular on Brittany.
Key points of the sheet
- The Fort National of Saint-Malo was built in the 17th century to protect the town. It stands on a small rocky island.
- Its large ramparts and cannons show that Saint-Malo was an important regional port. Today people can visit it. It is a popular tourist destination.
- Crêpes are a Breton speciality. They are made with milk, egg and flour, and are eaten with a sweet filling.
- Galettes are made with buckwheat flour and water. They are traditionally filled with ham, egg and cheese.
Words to know
- Fort National
- It is a fort in Saint-Malo, built in the 17th century on a small rocky island.
- crêpes
- They are Breton specialities made with milk, egg and flour, eaten with a sweet filling.
- galettes (buckwheat pancakes)
- They are Breton specialities made with buckwheat flour, traditionally filled with ham, egg and cheese.
- buckwheat flour (farine de sarrasin)
- It is also called "blé noir". With water, it is used to make galettes.
Test yourself: 3 questions
When was the Fort National of Saint-Malo built?
In French, the language of the exam: Quand le Fort National de Saint-Malo est-il construit ?
The Fort National of Saint-Malo was built in the 17th century to protect the town.
Which flour are Breton galettes made with?
In French, the language of the exam: Avec quelle farine fait-on les galettes bretonnes ?
Galettes are made with buckwheat flour (blé noir) and water.
What kind of filling are crêpes eaten with?
In French, the language of the exam: Avec quelle garniture mange-t-on les crêpes ?
Crêpes are eaten with a sweet filling: sugar, salted butter caramel, jam.
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Source
Sheet “Patrimoine français : sites emblématiques et gastronomie de Bretagne” of the French Ministry of the Interior: formation-civique.interieur.gouv.fr. Content published under the Etalab Open Licence 2.0. This page is a plain-language adaptation made by Hexaciv, which is not an official site: if in doubt, the ministry's text is the one that counts.
Ministry sheet read on 23 October 2026, still identical on 25 October 2026.