Auray: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The port of Saint-Goustan in Auray has a well-preserved maritime heritage. The historic Saint-Goustan area can be explored entirely on foot along the Auray River. From Saint-Goustan, visitors can take cruises along the rias or towards the Gulf of Morbihan.

Culture and history

The “Coeur historique” walking tour takes you through the oldest streets of Auray. Auray-Saint-Goustan comprises two historic districts: the upper town, centered around the Church of Saint-Gildas, and the lower town on the Loch. The Chapelle du Saint-Esprit in Auray dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries.

Landscape and trails

The “Le Hameau de Kerléano” walking tour passes through a protected area along sunken lanes. The coastal path leads to the mudflats and salt marshes of the Anse du Govillo, which are connected to the history of oyster farming in the region. Auray is entirely within the Gulf of Morbihan Regional Nature Park. One trail starts at the port of Saint-Goustan in Auray.

Local life

A market featuring local producers takes place on Fridays at Place Notre-Dame in Auray.

Connections

The high-speed rail line connects Auray with Paris in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Other places

Other places: Cruguel, Locmaria, Silfiac, Cournon, Le Guerno, Kergrist, Monteneuf, Port-Louis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Morbihan.