Michelin devotes a guide to Morbihan

In collaboration with the Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Tourisme Tourist Office, Michelin Éditions is devoting a brand new book, entirely dedicated to the destination, which condenses a selection of activities to make the most of this unique setting.

To discover Vannes & the Gulf of Morbihan from every angle, the authors share in this new Guide Michelin Editions, a balanced selection of cities/heritage sites and activities highlighting the natural side of the destination…

Bike route suggestions

In addition to the “Essentials” and “Favourites” loyal to each Green Guide, the authors offer 3 pages “Vannes and the Gulf as a family” with a selection of 18 activities and walks suitable for the whole family, and 2 pages “The Gulf by bike” with 2 suggested itineraries. Also to be found throughout the pages, many nature experiences to discover the Gulf of Morbihan at your own pace, on land or at sea. Swithout forgetting the practical notebook: more than 160 addresses of restaurants, for a drink, shopping, accommodation. And to detach at the end of the guide, a map with the whole of the Gulf and the location of the addresses to find your way around at a glance.

Rhuysê peninsula

The peninsula, to the east of the Gulf, forms a magnificent playground for lovers of water sports, cycling or hiking, nature outings or heritage. Many cycle paths, GR 34 which runs along the coast of the peninsula (140 km), marked hiking trails (from 3.5 to 15 km)… the opportunity to discover preserved and constantly changing natural landscapes, over rides. In terms of heritage, the Domaine de Suscinio immerses visitors in the time of the Middle Ages, with its superb castle testifying to the life of the Dukes of Brittany. In summer, a sound and light show covers the 800 years of history of the site and evokes the tales and legends of Brittany.

The moors of Lanvaux Longue

A granite ridge dominating the Gulf of Morbihan, this ” green balcony ” East also a paradise for lovers of walks and outdoor sports activities. Trail course, a mecca for gravel and mountain biking, the region also lends itself to hiking and Nordic walking. As for heritage lovers, they rejoice in front of the fortress of Largoëtê and the romantic ruins of Notre-Dame-de-Burgo, or by listing the many megaliths and the sculpted frameworks of the chapels.

Sené

With its 47 km of coastline, the town of Sénéê offers multiple possibilities for walks and activities. The choice is wide, from idleness on the beach to walk in the wood of Villeneuve or a sailing lesson at the nautical center of the tip of the Bill. As a family, go to the Marais de Séné nature reserve (530 hectares) to listen to birdsong at nightfall or try to recognize butterflies, in the company of a nature guide during a fun visit offered by the site.