We occasionally publish vintage photographs that we’ve collected from Brittany. Many of these are from the very early to mid-twentieth century. We decided to publish them here and update the post date as we do so. Many of these came to us without context, but we’ll put in descriptions wherever possible.
07/08/2026
Quimper, 1932
Plougastel, 1910
The freres Morvan, famous vocalists of western Brittany.
Quimper, fête de Reines
Alignements de Kermario à Carnac. Collection du Musée de Bretagne
Women in traditional garb during a Pardon, in front of the Josselin castle.
"Saint-Anne d'Auray"
The famous 'Brest-Paris-Brest' randonneur event.
Quimper, fête de Reines
Orchestre du club du théâtre du Croisty en 1944
"Paris, 1926"
"Famille Donnio"
"Grenel & Dubois", mid 20th century
Yann Kaorintin-Ar Gall & Daniel Tanneau, 1960s ?
The legendary accordionist Yves Menez & band
Vendeurs de rue à Vannes (1908)
