As its name indicates, the Morbihan, composed of Breton words Mor and Bihanmeans « Small Sea ». Its name also comes from the Gulf of Morbihan, which the department borders. It is therefore impossible for you not to discover the maritime side and therefore visits by the sea in the Morbihan during your stay. The hardest part will be to choose where to start!
The sea and the Morbihan
One doesn't go without the other! By reading the name of the department, we see that the Morbihan is composed of a maritime part. Indeed, it is one of the main features that invites visitors to discover one of the four departments of Brittany. InArmor, near the sea, there is a dense aquaculture activity. Thanks in particular to the numerous fishing ports present throughout Morbihan, this activity is very important. Besides economic activity, the Morbihan offers sublime visits to be made, not far from the sea. With several ports, sandy beaches and abundant islands, discover this seafront territory. Many visits near the sea in Morbihan can be organized to spend pleasant moments with family!
The Gulf of Morbihan, the unbeatable of a Morbihan stay
If you spend a stay in Morbihan, a stopover is required in the Gulf of Morbihan !
Brittany is a land of legends. According to legend, sad fairies of being driven from Broceliande would have started to cry. And their tears would have created the Gulf of Morbihan. Then they decided to throw down their crown of flowers, which formed the 365 islands and islands of Morbihan. But the crown of the queen of the fairies saventura to the ocean, which formed the largest island: Belle-Île. The two daughters of the queen, throwing their crown, formed Houat and Hoëdic. They all formed the trio of the Morbihanese islands. To learn more about the Gulf, take part in the Gulf Week. During this international maritime event, various activities are organized to make you know the advantages of the Gulf.
Morbihanese visits to do near the sea
Visits by the sea in Morbihan are inevitable. Cities close to the sea, located in Morbihan, attract many visitors every year. First of all, you can start your visits with the capital of Morbihan: Valves. The city of Venus is part of the Gulf of Morbihan. Admire the historic centre, with its half-timber houses and say hello to Vannes and his wife: the emblematic couple. Visit also the ramparts and Hermine Castle and its flowered gardens. Then finish with the port of Vannes, where boaters' boats are moored. From Vannes, you can embark on a guided cruise around the Gulf of Morbihan. And make one or two stops on the Gulf Islands. An activity to do with family or friends!
Another important city of Morbihan is to visit: Lorient. Labelled « Art and history » and « Remarkable sites and cities », Lorient seduced by various aspects. On one hand, thanks to its dynamism with shopping streets and its famous Festival Interceltique de Lorient. And on the other hand, thanks to his history. First, a strategic city of the Indian Company, it was then bombed during the 2ndnd World War I. The submarine base, at the time of the war, became the City of the Sailing Eric Tabarly. It offers you a dynamic tour to know the depths of boating. It should be noted that the Pen Duick IV, designed by the browser Eric Tabarly was built at Lorient.
Beach resorts
Then sail to the flagship Morbihan seaside resorts. Carnac is a seaside resort that allows you to spend a pleasant time with your family on the beaches. The city is known for its famous Menhir alignments, this is an impressive visit not to be missed! If you wish to give yourself a parenthesis of well-being, the center of Thalasso Carnac will relax you.
Next, cross Penthièvre's isthmus to reach Quiberon, and discover this family peninsula. Walk along the Wild Coast for an invigorating walk, make a detour through theArche de Port-Blanc. And finish by sunbathing on the Large Beach, without forgetting to taste your Niniche at the Armorine House. From Quiberon, you have the opportunity to take the pier to go to Belle-Île. Leisure parks border Carnac and Quiberon to spend afternoons with the kids.
The Morbihan has many islands that make travellers happy during their stay in Brittany. Discover Belle-Île, also called the Named Good, and its architectural heritage. Upon arrival at The Palace, admire the view of the impressive citadel Vauban. Enjoy your day to stroll around Wild Coast, to contemplate the needles of Port-Coton and point of the Poulans. End your day with the port of Sauzon and its colorful houses. Still in the bay of Quiberon, visit the islands of Houat and Hoëdic. With their expanses of fine sand and their exceptional nature, your trip to these islands is a total disconnection. Closer to Lorient, you have the island of Groix. It is part of the protected natural areas « Natura 2000 ». Discover the fauna and flora and history of this island.
Visits by the sea continue...
In the Gulf of Morbihan, visit the particular island of Berder. In fact, this island is accessible on foot, near Larmor-Baden, but only at low tide. If you want to venture, don't forget to check the tide schedule! Explore the prehistoric site of Gavrinis Island. So you can discover the Cairn de Gavrinis marked by the traces of our ancestors.
Lisland of Arz, or the island of captains, is in the heart of the Gulf. Follow the alleys to discover the fishermen's houses until the highest point: « The Mountain ». In addition,island of Les Moines is a jewel of the Gulf, with its dense nature and its art of living proper to the island. At the heart of the Ria d'Etel, admire the seascape and the famous fishing house on the island of Saint Cado and the ria d'Etel. On foot or by bike, see the marine landscape that the islands of Morbihan offer.
For your visits near the sea in Morbihan, visit the department ports. Start with the charming Port of Saint Goustan, located at Auray, labeled « City of Art and History ». With its cobbled alleyways, this Morbihan port gives a medieval atmosphere to your walk.
Then take the direction of the Roche-Bernard, this Little City of Character, for its marina. Try to learn more about the Rocher site and its history, there are anecdotes to discover! Finally, call at La Trinité sur Mer: a well-known port for sailors and a seaside resort. The port in the centre of the city includes sailboats, stars, and even yachts, from the largest to the smallest. They'll make you want to go off!
The beaches near the sea of Morbihan...
In the summer season, come and bask on our many beaches in Morbihan. However, walks to the sea in winter, are just as pleasant but, don't forget your wax face the swell! That you are on the Rhuys peninsula, Sarzeau or Arzon, discover the maritime part of Morbihan. You also have the bay of Quiberon, between Plouharnel and Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, which offers superb walks to the sea. Near Lorient, make sand castles with your children at Larmor-Plage. The Loch beach to Guide or Kerhillio beach to Erdeven are paradises for surfers. These beaches are the ideal place to perform nautical activities. Most of the Morbihan beaches are monitored by the Rescuers in the Sea. Morbihan takes its roots in the sea. So visits by the sea are a must for your holidays in Morbihan!
The sea near the Domaine des Camélias
During your stay At Domaine des Camélias, you can organize trips to the sea. Located a few kilometers from the Morbihan Sea, your holidays are rhythmic between land and sea. After a bowl of marine air with various visits near the sea in Morbihan, you can come back and rest, quiet, in the enclosure of the property. Béatrice's advice will guide you to choose the destinations to take and the visits to be made. Don't hesitate to ask him!
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