Morbihan combines a rich cultural history with diverse landscapes and maritime activities. The UNESCO-listed Mégalithes de Carnac et des rives du Morbihan comprise dense Neolithic structures dating approximately from 5000 to 2300 BC. Megalithism in Morbihan is evidence of more than 2,000 years of human activity in the area.
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Nature
Morbihan features a mosaic of dunes, marshes, heathlands and peat bogs. The network of Espaces Naturels Sensibles in Morbihan comprises 103 sites and 3,360 hectares of protected natural areas. The département’s natural sites also include marshes, copses, forests, heathlands, dunes and ponds.
The annual programme Morbihan Grandeur Nature offers a wide range of activities at various natural sites throughout the département. Morbihan’s nature programme includes hiking, cycling, storytelling walks, family games, and visits during the day and at night.
An interactive map can be used to locate accessible départemental natural sites; weather-appropriate hiking equipment is recommended for the trails.
Culture and History
The Domaine de Suscinio was a former hunting residence of the Dukes of Brittany on the Rhuys peninsula. The Domaine de Suscinio offers visits and activities throughout the year.
The Domaine de Kerguéhennec combines a natural setting, 18th-century architecture and contemporary art. The Domaine includes a sculpture park, heritage collections and walks through the landscaped park.
The heritage programme includes guided visits to exhibitions, archaeological work sites and nearby heritage sites. The départemental collections of Morbihan may be displayed publicly, deposited in museums or stored in repositories. The départemental collection of Pierre Tal Coat comprises more than 60 paintings and almost 1,200 engravings and drawings.
Morbihan’s cultural mediators offer free heritage activities on site or as take-away resources.
Getting Around and on the Water
There are 100 boat slipways distributed along the coast of Morbihan. The Parc naturel régional du Golfe du Morbihan supports nature-based activities on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, on the water and in the water.
Activities promoted in Morbihan include hiking, cycling, kayaking, nature excursions and sailing cruises. The maritime shuttle Treh Simon carries bicycles between Étel and Plouhinec.
The regional bus network operates 15 routes crossing Morbihan.
Regional Specialities
Morbihan is France’s second-largest oyster-farming département. La Maison du cidre in Le Hézo presents cider-making methods used by one cider-producing family over three generations.
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