Head for southern Brittany in Morbihan: the Quiberon peninsula and its wild coastline opposite Belle-Île-en-Mer, Carnac and its famous menhir alignments, the Gulf of Morbihan, the Ria d’Étel, the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, the port of Saint-Goustan in Auray… Here is a selection of the destination’s must-see attractions.
Must-sees in Quiberon Bay
The wild coast of Quiberon
Discover the wild coastline of the Quiberon peninsula, with its invigorating landscapes changing with the wind and the seasons.
On foot, by bike or by car… a breath of invigorating air guaranteed!
The port of La Trinité-sur-Mer
A veritable open-air sailing museum, the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer is a must for yachtsmen and skippers from all over the world in Brittany’s Morbihan region.
It’s also a delight for walkers, who admire sailboats and maxi-trimarans all year round.
The port of Saint Goustan in Auray
In a ria in the Gulf of Morbihan, at the end of the River Auray, discover the charming port of Saint-Goustan.
Once an important trading port, this part of Auray is now a place for yachting, strolling and walking. It takes its name from Saint-Goustan, patron saint of sailors and fishermen.
Saint Goustan Port Bateaux Auray A. Lamoureux
Families on the Saint Goustan bridge in Auray
A morning in the menhirs of CarnacThe menhirs of Carnac
Step back in time and discover the menhirs of Carnac, a 7,000-year-old prehistoric heritage site.
The megaliths of Carnac and the banks of the Morbihan are officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ria d'Étel, between land and sea
Discover the ria d’Étel, an astonishing blend of land and sea. Stretching over 22km, this inlet is home to authentic little ports, secret beaches and famous oyster beds.
Visit the must-see sites: Étel and its port at the heart of the Grand site de France Dunes Sauvages de Gâvres in Quiberon, the village of Saint-Cado in Belz, the boat cemetery in Plouhinec…
The sanctuary of Sainte-Anne d'Auray
Near Auray, the shrine of Sainte-Anne-d’Auray is one of Brittany’s most important pilgrimage sites.
Every 26 July, the shrine of Sainte-Anne d’Auray welcomes thousands of people for its Grand Pardon, a spiritual gathering.
Houat and Hoedic
Escape to the islands of Houat and Hoedic and enjoy sublime beaches and hiking trails.
Departing from Quiberon all year round or from other ports in season, the islands of Houat and Hoedic offer a guaranteed change of scenery for a day or weekend in Morbihan.
The Gulf of Morbihan
The Gulf of Morbihan, a Regional Nature Park, is a vast natural area dotted with islands and islets such as Ile-aux-Moines and Ile d’Arz.
At its entrance, between Locmariaquer and Port-Navalo, the Atlantic Ocean rushes in through a narrow and spectacular passage marking the meeting point between the Bay of Quiberon and the Gulf and offering an ideal starting point for exploring one of the most beautiful bays in the world.