A BUDGET airline has launched a brand new direct flight to a lesser visited European city.
Independent airline Volotea is set to fly from the UK to Brest in Normandy from November 7.
The new route will open up the pretty Normandy town to British tourists.
The town is famous for its marina, aquarium, castle, bridges, parks and dreamy lanes.
History buffs can also delve into the pivotal role the town played during the Normandy landings, which changed the course of World War Two.
Volotea chief strategy officer Gabriel Schmilovich said: “At Volotea, we are committed to expanding our network to offer our passengers more convenient and affordable travel options.
“After opening our Strasbourg route last year, we are proud to announce our second connection from the UK to France, linking London Gatwick with the vibrant city of Brest.
“This new route reflects our dedication to growing our presence in the UK market, with close to 39,000 seats on offer from London Gatwick this year.
“We thank London Gatwick for their continued support and partnership.
“We are confident this addition will enhance the travel experience for our passengers travelling from the UK capital and pave the way for even more connections in the future.”
London Gatwick airline relations manager Jennifer Newman said: “We are delighted to see Volotea’s expansion at London Gatwick.
“Passengers across London and the South East can already benefit from Volotea’s fantastic connection to Strasbourg, and the new route to the historic city of Brest will be a welcome addition.
“Brest adds to the breadth of destinations already offered from London Gatwick, giving passengers another great option for travel.”
While most Brits will head to places like Paris, Provence, and Bordeaux on their trip to France, there’s another “secret” small town Brits might want to visit.
Recent research from flight comparison website Kayak revealed that Brits are yearning for lesser-known European destinations to visit this summer.
New data found flight searches to destination Beziers in France had increased significantly compared to last year.
Holiday searches to the French city of Beziers increased by 105 per cent compared to the year before.
The flight comparison site found average return flights from the UK to the French city for £204 per person.