
AUX JARDINS ENCHANTÉS DE CORNOUAILLE - LA CORNOUAILLE
QUIMPER - NOSTALGIQUE CAPITALE
LA CORNOUAILLE DES MONTS L’AREZ
AUX MARCHES DE CORNOUAILLE - GUINGAMP, MYSTIQUE ET GUERRIÈRE
NOTE DU TRANSCRIPTEUR
This vivid portrait invites listeners to wander through the hidden corners of Cornouaille, a Breton land often painted in gloomy hues by outsiders. The narrator gently dismantles those tired stereotypes—storm‑tossed seas, barren moors, melancholy folk—by recalling the region’s festivals, fragrant gardens, and the warm hospitality once noted by travelers like Madame de Sévigné. Through a blend of history, poetry and personal observation, the book restores a richer, more colorful image of a place where light and laughter coexist with the misty coastline.
Interwoven with the voices of writers who have both romanticised and misunderstood Breton life, the story becomes a conversation across centuries. Listeners will hear the rustle of ancient hedgerows, the echo of market songs, and the quiet pride of locals defending their identity. It is an invitation to experience the true spirit of Cornouaille, beyond the shadows cast by distant imaginations.
Language
fr
Duration
~5 hours (322K characters)
Release date
2026-02-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1887–1945
A Breton writer and journalist, he brought the landscapes and legends of western France into poems, novels, and travel writing. His work has a quiet sense of place, shaped by years as a teacher and by a deep attachment to Brittany.
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