Brittany, France, in French Bretagne, is a beautiful region in the North-West of France. It is a peninsula, at the western end of France, bordered by the English Channel to the North, Normandy to the Northeast, eastern Pays de la Loire to the Southeast, the Bay of Biscay to the South, and the Celtic Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the West.
It is famous for its natural beauty, delicious food, rich history and culture full of traditions.
It has its own language - Breton - and a strong Celtic heritage, which is reflected in its music. This contrasts with the predominantly Latin roots of much of France. Bretagne, in Breton Breizh, has its own flag called the Gwenn-ha-du, which means white and black in the Breton language.
If you want to experience a 100% Breton experience, then choose Breizh Fest!
Like during a real “fest-noz”, which is a traditional Breton party that brings together fans and those deeply passionate about traditional Breton culture, you will see how all generations gather together and dance to the sounds of instruments and voices, to songs and music which have withstood the test of time!
Once upon a time, there were two Brittany enthusiasts, Claire Corvaisier and Natalia Karczmarczuk, who lived in Minneapolis for different reasons. Claire was developing her own business, Oh Crêpe, introducing delicious Breton gastronomy to Americans in the Midwest, while Natalia was working at the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul, participating in the cultural influence of France through multiple projects and events.
Breizh Fest was born in 2021 from a shared desire to introduce Brittany and its intangible cultural heritage - its food, its music, its dances - to the Twin Cities and beyond… “What if we got the curious Midwesterners dancing to the sound of the bagpipes, the bombarde, and the accordion? What if we introduced them to real buckwheat crêpes, taught them a little Breton folklore through its iconic costumes and distinctive language during a real “fest-noz”?” The idea was launched. Over the years, many talented musicians have joined the adventure, and the audience is growing... La Bretagne, ça vous gagne as they say, “Brittany wins you over”!
In 2025, Breizh Fest was organized by Monark Productions and Oh Crêpe, in partnership with the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul and the Minneapolis Cider Company.
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