On vacation in French Brittany: a place full of magic

On vacation in French Brittany: a place full of magic

The countdown has begun to enjoy the long-awaited holiday. If you still don’t have a goal, today we show you an irresistible one: French Brittany. It is a place full of beaches, medieval fairy tale towns, castles, paths, narrow streets and magical corners, accompanied by good food, to enjoy unforgettable holidays.

It is best to rent a car from Spain by plane to Nantes and from there to explore the area (Vannes is an hour and a quarter drive from Nantes.)

available in the south Morbihan Bay, It’s a very non-touristy destination and that’s admirable. It has an extension of 40 square kilometers between Vannes and Auray in the north and Arzon and Sarzeau in the south. In these lands you can enjoy everything from the Séné marshes to the Rhuys peninsula, to the bends of the Auray river at its mouth in the ocean at Port Navalo, or to the megalith of Gavrinis a La Jument, which hides one of Europe’s largest tidal currents.

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Of the 42 islands located in the Gulf of Morbihan, Moines is the largest in the region and next to it is Arz. Other beauties worth seeing are Boëdic, Logoden, Irus, Ilur, La Jument, Gavrinis, Radenec, Groix, Moines or Berder.

Destinations you can’t miss

Vannes

Vannes

Vannes was the first capital of French Brittany. It is a beautiful walled city with medieval houses dating from the 15th century, with cafe-lined squares, tree-lined quays and a modern marina with a fortified square.

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Located 20 kilometers from Vannes and classified as a City of Art and History aura Notable for its picturesque harbor of Saint Gousta and the megalithic alignments of Carnac, Oyster paradise. It is worth a walk to enjoy the medieval palaces and artist workshops. and cute little shops. A magical place, Brittany in the purest ‘Scottish’ style.

Gavrinis island – Port of Larmor-Baden

Gavrinis Island

Gavrinis island It is ten minutes away by boat. Larmor Baden Harbor, in Morbihan Bay. The journey to the Neolithic period begins in Larmor-Baden, Port-Navo or Locmariaquer, when the ship sails towards the island of Gavrinis. According to experts, it is one of the most beautiful megalithic sites in the world. It preserves a magnificent dolmen that forms a gallery and ends with a burial chamber. The walls consist of 29 columns decorated with mysterious carvings.

La Roche Bernard

La Roche Bernard

La Roche Bernard is a very cute town. It is worth seeing with its steep streets, old houses descending towards the harbor and mansions that create a very unique urban landscape. Its harbor is one of the most characteristic features of the region.

Photos |Holiday Brittany, Sandaya

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