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Morbihan Tourist Information
Things to do & see in Morbihan,
Brittany
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| Morbihan
Tourist Information: Arzon - Port Crouesty - Port
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A small
coastal town, with plenty of beaches separated by
rocky inlets. Good for taking boat trips on the Gulf
of Morbihan, fishing, walking,
sailing and skin diving. The Tourist Office
organizes nature trips, with the emphasis on bird
watching, particularly for migrating birds which
nest in the Gulf of Morbihan during the winter.
The Nile Sacred Ibis has made this region its
winter home. Local specialities are seafood,
crêpes, galettes, oysters and cider.
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| Morbihan
Tourist Information: Auray |
Auray
is an attractive town situated on the river
Blavet. The old quarter of St Goustan has narrow
street and well preserved 15th century houses.
Places to visit are the St
Esprit College, the church of St
Gildas and the Basilica
of Sainte Anne d'Auray. The town is
renowned for its oyster beds and has a port and a
yachting harbour. There is a Monday market, and
in July and August there are weekly evening
performances of Breton music.
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| Morbihan
Tourist Information: Belle Ile en Mer |
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the largest of the Brittany islands, 14 km from
Quiberon and is reached by ferry from Quiberon.
The island is approximately 17 km x 9 km, with
hidden coves, heather and gorse bushes which
characterize the island. There are 3 harbours: Le
Palais, Sauzon and Locmaria. The island has
an Oceanic climate with less rainfall and milder
winters than on the mainland, and this enables
even some Mediterranean plants to grow well here.
Activities include golf, water sports, flying
club and riding. |
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Tourist Information: Carnac |
| Carnac
has one of the most important prehistoric sites
in Europe, with over 3000 menhirs. There are 5
sandy beaches, a prehistory museum, and excellent
water sports facilities. Carnac
Yacht Club has a sailing
school. There is a golf club at Golf
St Laurent, classed amongst the best
40 golf courses in France. |
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Tourist Information: Erdeven |
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Erdeven
is a seaside town with sandy coasts covering 8
km, from the mouth of the River Etel to half way
along the Quiberon peninsula. The largest family
beach is Kerhillio which offers
safe bathing with life guards present during July
& August. Kerouriec is a small creek opposite
the islet of Roélan. The resort offers water
sports and 40
km of marked walking trails in the
countryside.
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Tourist Information: Le Faouet |
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small town of Le Faouet lies in the wooded valley
of the River Elle. The town's principal
attractions are its magnificent covered
market, and the Chapelle
Sainte Barbe, parts of which date back
to the 12th century. The
Church of St. Fiacre is noted for its
rood screen which depicts scenes from the Old and
New Testament. The town also has a botanical garden,
nature trails, a good variety of restaurants, and
a museum which is housed in the
former Ursuline convent, with a fine
selection of paintings. |
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Tourist Information: Hennebont |
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| Hennebont
stands on the River Blavet, in the south of
Morbihan. It is a medieval town with a working
port. An impressive viaduct crosses the river.
Visit the old town and the ramparts, and the
flamboyant gothic church La
Basilique Notre-Dame du Paradis, which was built
between 1513 and 1530 and is topped by a 65m
spire. At the heart of the town is the Kerbihan
Botanical Parc, with plant species from
5 continents. There is a weekly market, one of
the largest in Brittany, which dates back to
medieval times, and an Industrial
Museum showing the
social and working history of the area. |
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Tourist Information: Josselin |
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interesting medieval town with lots to see and
do. It has the status 'Petite Cité de
Caractère.'Josselin is situated on the River
Oust, and has the Nantes Brest Canal running
through its centre, with a towpath making it
excellent for cycling. The town square is
impressive, with plenty of cafés and
restaurants, and it overlooks the Basilica
de Notre Dame du Roncier. The Château
of Josselin, originally constructed
from wood, was restored in the 19th century.
Guided tours of the town are available, details
from the Tourist Office which is located just
outside the entrance to the château. Another
attraction is the Doll
Museum, with a collection of
over 500 antique dolls and dolls' furniture.
Bastille Day, 14th July, sees the inhabitants
dressed in medieval costume to celebrate their
history. |
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Tourist Information: Malestroit |
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medieval town of Malestroit is 1,000 years old
and offers the visitor a wealth of historical
sites. The town developed in the Middle Ages,
with leather, linen and hemp the basis of its
prosperity. This was further enhanced when
Napoleon ordered the construction of the
Nantes-Brest canal, which facilitated the
movement of the products. Walks and fishing along
the banks of the canal are popular. At the heart
of the town is Place
du Bouffay with its cobbled square
and houses dating back to the 15th & 16th
centuries. The Place is surrounded by cafés and
restaurants, with live music on Friday evenings
which are just as popular with the townspeople as
with tourists. Walking tours of the town are
available following the Bezants
Trail, with 37 information
boards stationed along the route. A map can be
obtained from the Tourist Office. Guided tours of
the town are also availabe in the summer. Many
churches and chapels can be visited, including
the ruins of the Madeleine
Chapel, where a treaty was
signed to end the 100 Years' War. |
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Tourist Information: Ploermel |
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| Plermel
is situated at the entrance to the Forest of
Brocéliande, and has a charming town centre and
huge lake on the outskirts.
Lac du Duc is one of the
largest lakes in Brittany at 250 hectares. It is
possible to walk round the lake, which takes
approximately 4 hours. Sailing and fishing are
also popular. The town is home to the Museum
Jean-Marie de Lammenais,
in whose courtyard can be seen a beautiful atomic
clock with ten faces which is listed as a
hhistorical monument. Another interesting site is
the Maison de
Marmousets in Rue
Beaumanoir, which is decorated with wood
sculptures on its facade. The town also has a Natural
Science Museum,
and a 9 hole golf
course. |
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Tourist Information: Pontivy |
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Pontivy
is essentially split into two halves: the
medieval part which is centred around Pontivy
Castle, and the straight streets
which were laid out in Napoleon's time. Pontivy
Castle still belongs to the Rohan family. The
medieval part of the town is located around the Place
du Martray, with overhanging wooden
houses and quaint narrow streets. There is a very
good Monday market. The town stands at the
confluent of the River Blavet and the Nantes
Brest Canal and therefore offers opportunites for
walking and fishing. The main street in the town
has a pedestrianized zone with some excellent
shops and numerous cafés.
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Tourist Information: Sarzeau |
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the heart of Southern Brittany, Sarzeau
is bordered in the north by the Gulf of
Morbihan with its numerous islands, and
in the south by the Atlantc, where there
are a succession of beaches separated by
rocky inlets. A typical seaside town,
proud of its Breton culture and heritage.
A family holiday resort. |
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Tourist Information: Vannes |
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| Vannes
is the major tourist town in Morbihan, attracting
visitorsall year round. The gateway to the
medieval part of the town is the Porte
St-Vincent, which leads to the
streets of half timbered houses, and some elegant
shops. St Pierre
Cathedrale in Vannes took 600 years
to build, and clustered around it are ancient
houses, La Musée de
Beaux Arts, and La
Papilloneraie, the Butterfly House. At
the end of July Vannes hosts a jazz
festival. Boat
trips around the Gulf of
Morbihan are available, with restaurants on board
some of the boats. Markets are held in the town
on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.Vannes
Aquarium is situated
at Parc du Golfe, Rue Daniel Gilard, 56000
Vannes. A wonderful collection of
examples of marine life in the Gulfe of Morbihan.
During July & August, a free bus leaves from
the Port du Vannes. |
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| Morbihan
Tourist Information: Château de Suscinio |
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The
Château de Suscinio was built in the
middle ages as a favouite residence of
the Duke of Brittany and his court.
During the French Revolution, the
Château was sold and it fell into
disrepair and was eventually abandonded.
It was finally bought by the department
of Morbihan in 1965, and restoration work
began which is still continuing. The
château holds summer exhibitions and
events which attract many visitors.
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| Morbihan
Tourist Information: Lac de Guerledan |
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The
Nantes-Brest Canal joins the waers of the River
Blavet to form the Lac de Guerledan, a beautiful
stretch of water surrounded by forest. At 400
hectares, it is the largest lake in Brittany,
offering beaches, walking trails, two
restaurants, water skiing, hire of motor boats,
caneoing, kayaking and sailing schools. There are
lake cruises and fishing for trout, carp and
zander.
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Le Cathédralescope Museum,
Dol de Bretagne
02 99 48 35 30 |
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only one of its kind in in Europe, this museum is
devoted to the construction, archaeology and
history of cathedrals. 1st May - 9th September
9.30am - 7.30pm. 1st October - 30th April 10am -
6pm. Closed 7th January - 1st February. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Telecommunications Museum
02 96 46 63 80 |
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interesting an unusual museum where the past,
present and future of telecommunications join
together. Sound and light shows. Open April -
June 11am - 6pm. July & August 11am - 7pm.
Closed January. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Le Château de Fougeres
Tel: 02 99 79 59 |
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| Visit
this château which was destroyed in 1166 by
Henry II, and rebuilt by Raoul II on the same
site. Today, the château is as it was in the
second half of the 15th century. High season,
open 9.00am - 7pm. Low season, 10am - 12.00 &
2pm - 5pm. Closed in January. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Les Petits Trains de
Morbihan
Tel: 02 97 24 06 29 |
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| Tours
of the area with commentaries in English. The
train departs from the Tourist office in Morbihan
and visits Vannes, Carnac and Quiberon. for
details of timetables please telephone or ask at
the Morbihan Tourist Office. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Poul-Fetan
Working Farm Museum
Near Quistinic |
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working thatched village museum with exhibits of
traditional artisans and craftspeople such as the
farmer, the baker and the potter, together with
demonstrations of the activities of the day,
among them washing, butter making, spinning and
dyeing wool. An unusal day out for all the
family. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Camors Adventure Park
Tel: 02 97 39 28 69 |
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adventure park for the brave! Trails of rope and
vine bridge set high in the treetops in a hilly
and lakeland setting. The course lasts for two
and a half hours. A children's trail is available
with 25 different workshops en route, and a
teenagers' trail with 70 workshops. There is also
an area for young children. Telphone bookings
only. Groups welcome. |
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Tourist Information: Dolmens & Menhirs |
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| Morbihan
has an amazing collection of standing stones, the
most densely populated being between the Golfe du
Morbihan and Carnac. A dolmen is a stone table
which is thought to have been used as a burial
chamber. A menhir is a single standing stone,
thought to represent religious fertility symbols.
The town of Carnac has many rows of these stones
which stretch for more than a mile. |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Postcard Museum at Baud
Rue de Pontivy, 56150 Baud |
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| Discover
the many facets of life in Brittany from the
1900s at this musuem devoted to postcards. A
collection of over 30,000 postcards, books and
newspapers giving a fascinationg glimpse of the
traditional Breton way of life, from festivals
and special occasions to transport, and everyday
working life; a wealth of information presented
in an unusal way |
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Morbihan
Tourist Information: Prehistory Park at Malansac
Tel: 02 97 43 34 17 |
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Situated
2 km from the medieval village of
Rochefort-en-Terre, in 25 hectares of woodland
with 5 lakes. Along the route are 30 scenes of
life size prehistoric animals and humans.
Discover the first inhabitants of Brittany, from
Homo Erectus, to Neatherthal man, up to the time
of the Menhir people, covering a timescale from
500,000 BC to 2000 BC.
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