1-week stay

Here is a suggested itinerary for a one-week stay in the Gulf: the idea is to help you discover the region in 3 stages:

1. The city of Vannes and the Gulf of Morbihan,
2. Quiberon Bay: Saint Pierre beach, Saint Philibert, La Trinité and Carnac,
3. The ocean: the Quiberon peninsula, the wild coast, the large beach of Sainte Barbe,

• The city of Vannes and the Gulf:

Saturday morning: In the center of Vannes (20 minutes from home), enjoy the market, which takes place on Saturdays (and also on Wednesdays; don't miss the fish market), and the old town with its half-timbered houses, ramparts, etc. Then head down to the port, where you'll find a café or small restaurant for a bite to eat (Brasserie le Tarmac, or for something more upscale: La P'tite Souris, Poissonnerie du Port – choose your fish from the stall and they'll cook it for you...). You can easily stroll along the port on either the left or right bank.

Saturday afternoon: The Conleau peninsula is a 15-minute walk around; the area is beautiful and offers views of the bottom of the gulf. There are lovely little beaches, ideal for children. There's also a seawater swimming pool and a few brasseries for food and drinks (including Corlazo).

There's also a lovely walk to discover the natural beauty of the Gulf: head to Rue de Larmor Gwened, 56000 Vannes. Leave your car and set off on the Rosvelec promenade along a beautiful path by the foreshore; you'll be surrounded by nature! The walk takes about an hour and you'll enjoy peace and quiet!

Sunday morning: Go see the view of the Gulf from the Pointe d'Arradon (15 minutes from the house), opposite you is Île aux Moines and in the distance, Île d'Arz. There's a small beach that's great for children. You can stroll along the coastal path for as long as you like.

Then get back in the car and drive to the Berder peninsula (municipality of Larmor Baden, see photo). It is only accessible on foot at low tide; check the tide times on site or on the town hall website (https://www.larmorbaden.com/tourisme/pratique/horaires-ile-berder). The tour takes an hour through magnificent pine forests. The view over the Gulf is breathtaking: opposite is Île aux Moines, and you can see the entrance to the Gulf and the Jument current. All the boats pass by Berder!

Sunday afternoon: extend your visit with a more rugged excursion to the Sept-Îles archipelago, also requiring a ford crossing, but this time on white sand! The island can be circled in 15 minutes, offering views of the entrance to the Gulf. You can also walk along the coastal path.

Monday: Île aux Moines. It's best to go when the weather is nice; there's free parking at Port Blanc and frequent ferry boats. You can rent bikes there; no need to call, everything is done online (https://www.velocouest.fr/). The loop around the island is 18 km, and the south offers lovely little beaches. If you're on foot, walk up to the village and stroll through the flower-filled streets; don't miss Pointe de Brouel and Pointe du Trec'h.

For meals, opt for a picnic as the local cuisine is not extraordinary...

• Quiberon Bay:

Tuesday and Wednesday: Kerpenhir Point in Locmariaquer. You will find a chart table there to help you orient yourself and you will admire, beyond the powerful and dangerous Jument current which forms the entrance to the Gulf, the Port of Navalo located opposite.

Enjoy a meal at La Co'Lok restaurant (2 route de Saint Pierre Locmariaquer) where you can savor excellent burgers or take away a delicious pizza. Enjoy them on Saint Pierre beach, just a few kilometers away.

Once you arrive at the Saint Pierre beach parking lot, leave your car and take a lovely walk from the small peninsula that is exposed at low tide to Saint Pierre beach. The beach is beautiful; you can swim there in the summer at both low and high tide. It's less crowded than all the others.

Next, Saint Philibert, located 10 minutes away. Go see the charming little chapel. Take a stroll along the coastal path to discover the foreshore.

La Trinité: an unmissable town where you will discover the great boats of the Route du Rhum! All the trendy shops are there.

Next, head towards Carnac and stop at Men Du beach. Take a stroll on the small island of Stuhan, which you can reach on foot 100m away depending on the tide; children love it.

Carnac: 4 beaches and very crowded in summer, the seafront is magnificent, like the Croisette in Nice. Don't miss the Igloo ice cream parlor. Choose Saint Colomban beach for its tranquility and family atmosphere. Continue on to Rue du Pô where you'll discover a fishing village that has remained unchanged for 70 years! The Calypso restaurant is renowned there; it's not haute cuisine, but almost (grilled fish and meat).

• The ocean

Thursday and Friday:

Kerouriec beach near Erdeven is easily accessible, with no traffic and few tourists. Ideal for enjoying the ocean in the best conditions. Kerminihy beach is similar.

Saint Pierre de Quiberon is a must-see, as is the ocean coast. It's unmissable because you're on a particularly beautiful, wild coastline with its cliffs and hidden little sandy coves. A beautiful spot is Port Bara, a popular meeting place for surfers. At low tide, stroll along the beach and discover these small sandy coves that you can have all to yourself for a few hours (before the tide comes back in!). Be careful of rip currents, which can be dangerous; stay close to the shore at high tide.

Opposite Belle-Île-en-Mer, a 45-minute boat ride from Quiberon. If you go, plan a full day and local transport (bike or car) as the island is quite large. The wild west coast offers spectacular views! Beautiful beaches lie to the south. Don't miss the return boat. Admittedly, a single day is a bit short!

Sainte Barbe Beach (see photo). Park your car and stroll along the beach (the sand is firm) in summer or winter; a refreshing sea breeze is guaranteed. It gets crowded in the summer (be careful with parking; arrive no later than late morning or late afternoon), but walk 200 meters and you'll find peace and quiet! The sand is fine and the sea is magnificent.

If you have some time, take the hiking trail accessible directly from the back of the garden, either on foot or by bike; turn right. You'll reach some beautiful wooden footbridges that cross over marshes. This is the Breton heathland (see photo)!