The French Historical Province is composed of four regions: BRITTANY (8 letters), ANJOU (5 letters), Poitou (6 letters), and DAUPHINE (8 letters). BRITTANY is located in the northwest of France, and is known for its Celtic culture and language. ANJOU is located in the Loire Valley and was once a powerful county. Poitou is located in western France and was historically an independent region. DAUPHINE is located in southeastern France and was once a province of the Kingdom of France.