Brittany's best

Buttery biscuits, Nolwenn Leroy, and the Breton top ? why Brittany is the new capital of coolNolwenn LeroyThe 28-year-old's album Bretonne has been France's No 1 seller since January. It contains several songs in the traditional Breton language. All of a sudden it is being reported that, in France at least, Brittany is suddenly so hot right now.GalettesNot the crepes (although they are rather fabulous too) but the plain buttery biscuits. In particular, les galettes de pont-aven. The nice blue tin alone is worth the ferry ride.The Breton topFashion is, as we know, fickle. To recap: the Breton was seen as a staple, then became high fashion, then went a bit passe; but thanks to this new Breton buzz the classic top is on an upward style trajectory once more.PommeauThe 70s are a

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