The Bretons are an ethnic group native to Brittany, north-western France. They trace their heritage to groups of Brittonic speakers who emigrated from southwestern Great Britain, particularly Cornwall and Devon, mostly during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain. They migrated in waves from the 3rd to 9th century into Armorica, which was subsequently named Brittany after them.
Une Jeune Bretonne ("A young Breton woman"), painting by Roderic O'Conor
Sculpted calvaries can be found in many villages
A fest-noz in the Pays Gallo in September 2007 as part of the Mill Góll festival
Chouchen
Breton is a Southwestern Brittonic language of the Celtic language group spoken in Brittany, part of modern-day France. It is the only Celtic language still widely in use on the European mainland, albeit as a member of the insular branch instead of the continental grouping.
Bilingual sign in Huelgoat in Brittany
1911 poster with Breton slogan, Burzudus eo! ("It's miraculous!")
Electronic information sign in Breton, Carhaix
Ofis Publik ar Brezhoneg, the Breton language agency, was set up in 1999 by the Brittany region to promote and develop the use of Breton.