Located in the south of Brittany, the Morbihan is the only department to bear a Breton name. Mor Bihan means "small sea". It is the Gulf of Morbihan, small inland sea, which appoints and makes the fame of the department. The Morbihan is indeed above all a coastal department which has more than 900 km of Atlantic frontage. Beaches, coves, wild coasts and dune spaces follow one another and create paradisiacal landscapes. On the horizon, four islands of the Ponant can be discovered: Belle-île-en-Mer, Houat, Hoëdic and the island of Groix.
On the land side, the canal from Nantes to Brest offers you the opportunity to cross the Morbihan countryside and discover its picturesque villages: Josselin, Rochefort-en-Terre, La Gacilly. On foot or by bike, you will always find a way to appreciate the diversity of local heritage.
Local specialties
Morbihan is the country of gourmet flavors cooked in the perfumes of the south of Brittany ! You will appreciate the good addresses of the producers of the soil and seafood. Flavors of Brittany to taste on the spot or take away, the Morbihan taste will prolong the opportunity to discover authentic preserved flavors and meet professionals who defend the taste !
Since the eighteenth century, a charcuterie has made the fame of Brittany : the andouille. Many cities in Brittany have their own, but it is the recipe and the know-how of the town of Guémené-sur-Scorff that is the best of the game thanks to an appellation linked to its place of manufacture.
Close to the fishing port of Quiberon, fresh fish are cooked in the Belle-Iloise cannery according to a unique know-how and a high quality of products. Sardines, tunas, mackerels are canned in a net, but also transformed into soups, rillettes or prepared meals to highlight, in tasty recipes, the riches of the sea. It is possible to visit the factory and Discover all the secrets of making these preserves in a playful and educational way.
The niniches of Quiberon : Behind this little name hide lollies of all colors, cylindrical shape, created in 1946 by Yvonne and Raymond Audebert in Quiberon, elected Best Bonbon de France and referenced to the culinary heritage of France. To the fruits or the caramel, the niniches today are declined around fifty flavors at the House Armorine, present for 3 generations.
In Brittany, there are Breton pancakes and pallets, the kouign amann ... and the Breton cake ! Born in the country of Lorient this pastry, which was perfectly preserved in time, accompanied the sailors during their long campaign at sea or during the ceremonies of pardons.
La Tome de Rhuys : It is not only in mountainous countries that one finds the tome, in the Morbihan it is also possible! In Sarzeau, since the early 2000s, Isabelle and Gurvan Bourvellec produce their milk-based cheese from small Breton pigeon cows raised in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan.
Major events and venues
MAIN EVENTS :
Tour of Belle-Ile in May : All types of boats are listed, the 60 'Open which take part in major offshore races (Vendée Globe, Route du Rhum ...) trimarans, maxis, legend boats such as Pen Duick and the cruising sailboats from 6 meters.
Morbihan Paddle Trophy Ouest France in June : open race for all and a large gathering of Stand Up Paddle practitioners.
Historical Festivals of Vannes in July : Vannes's main event, parades, entertainment in the city center, fireworks, live paintings ...
Forgiveness of Sainte Anne d'Auray in July : The largest religious pilgrimage in the region.
Spy Ouest France Intermarché the w-e of Easter : the largest gathering of liveable monohulls that takes place on several rounds in 4 days.
Gulf Week in May : The Gulf will bring together workshops of all sizes and traditions.
Festival Photo at the Gacilly from June to September : Created in 2003, the Photo Festival of Gacilly has become the largest outdoor photo festival in France.
Festival du Pont du Rock in July : From the vague Rock alternative of the beginnings to Rock of today, the Pont du Rock is an independent spirit, open and free mixing big names and young discoveries.
TO DISCOVER :
The Gulf of Morbihan : One of the most beautiful bays in the world ...
The islands of Morbihan : Off the Morbihan, on the Atlantic coast, the sun sets on the 4 islands of Ponant that are Belle-Island-in-Sea, Houat, Hoëdic and Groix.
The Bay of Quiberon and Carnac : Without any doubt the ground of jheu privileged of the enthusiasts of veil and feelings strong.
Pays de Lorient : the Country of the Interceltic Festival
The Canal from Nantes to Brest : Ideal to discover the richness of the Morbihan interior.
Brocéliande : If there is a place that inspires the legends in Brittany, it is indisputably the forest of Brocéliande. Highland of the fairies and elves, territory of Merlin and knights of the round table, Brocéliande continues to make dream !
