Advice

Let's take a quick break from your visit to introduce you to other points of interest out of the city centre. Vannes is a magnificent town, which not only boasts a fabulous historic centre within its ramparts, but is also ideally located between the Atlantic coast and the beautiful countryside. There are therefore numerous opportunities to enjoy the fresh air of Morbihan. There are two great walks to choose from. You can wander to the end of the Pointe de Rosvelec to observe the salt marshes. Or follow the Rabine to the south of the port to reach Conleau. If you're visiting the region in summer, you're bound to have a craving for beaches and fine sand. On the Atlantic coast, head for the Rhuys peninsula, with its Goh Velin beach at Saint-Gildas de Rhuys. The peninsula is also a great place for bird observation and a paradise for water sports enthusiasts such as kite-surfing, kayaking and paddle-boarding. The castles of Suscinio, the Cairn du Petit Mont, the Butte de César and the Abbatiale de Saint-Gildas are all must-sees, making the Rhuys peninsula an unforgettable place to visit. During your stay in Vannes, don't miss the fabulous Carnac site, with its 2,934 menhirs lined up in a row! Located just 30 minutes from Vannes, this ancestral and mysterious site of exceptional heritage value is a historic diversions that shouldn't be missed. Its magnificent beach completes the picture and makes for a great day out. You can also take a boat and wander around the islands of the Gulf of Morbihan. This small inland sea is home to around forty islands and islets, but only a few of them are open to visitors. There are numerous day cruises in the gulf, but you can also decide to spend a few nights on Moines Island or Arz Island. Spending a weekend on Moines Island is the ideal getaway during your stay in Vannes. The island is easily accessible from Port-Blanc in Baden, 20 minutes away from Vannes, and boasts magnificent scenery, picturesque beaches lined with wooden cabins, intimate coves along coastal paths, and a small centre with a host of café terraces and restaurants. The ideal way to visit the island is by bike or on foot, and there are 4 signposted footpaths leading to the various points of interest. You'll see a megalithic complex of 34 menhirs arranged in a horseshoe shape. Arz Island is wilder than its neighbour but is also definitely worth a visit. A 17km coastal path leads to numerous beaches where you can swim or just relax and meditate. The Berno tide mill, to the north of the island, and the ‘Marins et Capitaines’ museum in the centre of the town are among the main tourist attractions. The island also boasts a number of megalithic sites, such as the 3 dolmens on the Pointe de Liouse in the south of the island. At low tide, you can also visit Tascon Island, the third-largest island in the Gulf, an ideal spot for birdwatching. You can also visit Berder Island, with its sublime landscapes and Mediterranean flair. Gavrini is a more discreet and secretive island, making it all the more attractive to explore. Accessible by small shuttle bus or private boat, the island is home to a precious treasure, the Cairn de Gavrinis, a Neolithic funerary monument considered a major element of megalithic art. A guided tour is included in the excursion. This 6-metre-high burial chamber, built long before the Egyptian pyramids, houses the graves of the French ancestors. It is one of the most beautiful sites of its kind in the world. Well, with all this, you've got plenty of things to do, if you feel like staying in the area for a while.