The best things to do and see in the Golfe du Morbihan
We have selected the activities and Must-sees in Vannes and the surrounding area. Not to be missed during your stay in the region !
What activities are available in the Golfe du Morbihan?
To share with family, friends or just the two of you, here is a selection ofactivities in Vannes during your stay or weekend in Morbihan.
Activities in Vannes
For a fun day out with family or friends, visit SpeedPark (bowling, laser or go-karting) or Jump Session (indoor trampoline park) for fun and relaxation. Make a ride on a gyropod Segway® with MobilBoard Vannes and discover the city or the Gulf coast.
Treat yourself to a Gulf cruisea crossing to the islands Morbihan Gulf or to Belle-Île-en-Mer, Houat or Hoëdic from Vannes.
Compagnie Navix, Compagnie du Golfe and Vedettes du Golfe offer guided crossings and cruises to the Gulf of St. Pierre and the Gulf of Monaco. Ponant islands of the region. For special memories, you can also sail aboard the Corbeau des Mers, a traditional wooden sloop, for short trips. Gulf cruises or opt for a catamaran cruise.
Activities in the Gulf of Morbihan
Try your hand at one of the many water sports proposed in the Morbihan Gulf Stand-up paddle, surfing, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, diving... there's something for everyone! Discover also seaside sports such as sand yachting or yoga by the sea.
Board one of the small tourist trains in Vannes, Auray, Quiberon, etc. to discover all the secrets and history of these places. Ideal for families, because children don't get as tired!
What to see in and around Vannes
We're talking about places to see and cultural visits to make.
Visits to Vannes
Cultural visits :
Le Musée des beaux-arts La Cohue offers guided tours of the exhibitions, as well as conferences and lectures. activities for children based on art. For those who are curious or passionate about history, you will find the Museum of History and Archaeology which features a number of antique objects. These museums are located in the city centre. We recommend that you consult the websites to find out about the museums in your area. events and exhibitions of the moment.
A lover of nature and animals, the Butterfly Garden welcomes you.
Must-sees :
Le the historic centre of VannesThis is the heart of Vannes. Here you can admire the town's charm, with its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses from another era. Around the corner you'll see Vannes and his wifea sculpture built into the facade of a house, which has become an emblem of the city. After crossing the intramuros towards the port, you will pass the pretty Saint-Vincent gate before arriving in front of the port of Vannes.
Take a different route and discover the château de l'HermineIts gardens and city walls. You will also see the various rampart gates of the old town on your way.
To see the sea, all you have to do is visit the Conleau peninsula belonging to Vannes. Just a few minutes away by car, bus or bike (for the more courageous), you'll find a fully equipped beach with view of the Gulfbars and restaurants, and you can take a stroll along the coastal path around this peninsula.
Visits in the area
Other cultural visits:
In the commune of Séné, close to Vannes, escape to the Marais de Séné Nature Reserve and discover the flora and fauna of this pretty area. For gourmets and lovers of regional produce, head to the Cidreries Distillerie du Gorvello in Sulniac for a cider-making demonstration and tasting. You can also visit the Maison Quintin oyster-farming site in Saint-Philibert.
In terms of history, we recommend a visit to the Suscinio Castle and admire the Alignments of Carnac created by our ancestors.
What to see around Vannes :
Take a breath of fresh iodised air by visiting the Quiberon peninsula via the wild coast.
Departing from Vannes, Quiberon or Locmariaquer, embark on one of the most popular Ponant islands (Belle-Île, Houat, Hoëdic) or for the Gulf of Morbihan and its islands (Île d'Arz, Île aux Moines, Gavrinis, etc.)
Don't miss a visit to the port of Le Bono and Saint-Goustantwo charming little Breton ports in the Auray region.
