Brittany Language and Languages

The main language of Brittany nowadays is French, however the traditional language of Breton (Brezhoneg) is much older. Records can also be found in Latin. Although for most purposes Brittany, and the Bretons, are treated as part of France, many Bretons do not perceive themselves as being French, but rather as a separate Celtic people in France. There is a long-running significant Breton nationalist movement. To add confusion to the matter, Loire-Atlantique, which is historically part of Brittany is no longer treated as such for official purposes.

Breton language
The Breton language is one of the Brythonic Celtic languages and is closely related to Welsh and Cornish. And more distantly to Manx, Scottish and Irish Gaelic.

It is most prevalent in western parts of Brittany, but many people throughout Brittany have sent their children into Breton-medium education.

Gallo
Gallo, depending on one's viewpoint is either a patois or dialect of French or a closely related language. It was not really written down until the 20th century, but was spoken long before that in eastern parts of Brittany.