Beaches of Morbihan Brittany

Here in the Morbihan department the Coast in the South boasts both stunning sandy beaches and seaside towns. Islands that during summer have been described as being similar to the Carribean, In particular the island of Houat. See my additional post on the islands of the Morbihan.

One thing to remember is that the charm of Brittany and throughout France is that there are elements that are somewhat behind the times. I do not mean this in a derogatory way, I mean 100% sincerely that for Pete and I this is a real charm, the quiet roads, the independent shops, the local people taking time over coffee its how life should be, calm, gentle not rushed. Facilities at beaches sway from being great with toilets, showers and changing facilities, lifeguards and water sports and at other beaches  there is literally nothing but the beauty of the sea and the coastline.

Recommended Beaches Morbihan

• Plage de Conleau a small but very popular peninsular with a man-made sea water pool and a small beach. Conleau beach looks out into the Golfe Du Morbihan where the ever changing view of the boats bobbing in and out of the estuary  is fascinating. There are several places to stop here for refreshments or lunch where you can sit and soak in the atmosphere with a  crisp Chardonnay in hand. Good shower and toilet facilities. This is a great place to locate yourselves to watch the tall ships come in to the Golfe and then up to Vannes Harbour, the festival is held every other year, the next one is 26th May – 1st June 2025
• Carnac Plage is over 2km long, flat and curved into the bay. There are great facilities at Carnac beach. Parking (payable)  is available all along the front opposite the beach. There are toilets here. It is possible to hire items for water sports or take rides on the water with the facilities supplied ( payable )  The town of Carnac is walkable from the beach within a few minutes , it is a typical seaside town with beach shops selling all that is needed for a day at the beach, ice-cream shops and restaurants. There are also souvenir shops aplenty. I recommended this beach if during summer you are not phased by the tourist influx.
• Plage de Saint-Colomban, Plage Ty Bihan,  Plage de Légenèse are a good alternatives if you don’t fancy the hustle and bustle of Carnac, These beaches are only an 8 minute drive from Carnac, they are close together and there is good accessible parking. Take all you need for a beach visit with you.
• Pointe de Kerpenhir  is a beach that has no hustle and bustle and is not built around a town, Situated a 6minute drive south of Locmariaque or if you are feeling energetic there is a very good coastal path and walking from Locmariaque which will take just 32minutes, it is worth a walk as the coastline here is breathtaking and takes you within a whisper of a Tumulus which is an ancient burial tomb. From Kerpenhir you can look across the Golfe and see the harbour at Arzon. Here you are at the entrance to the Golfe and watching the fast tides (one of the fasted in the world) is fascinating. There is parking here at the Pointe but I do wonder if in the summer months this may be difficult to find a space in the height of the day. There is also a Camping Car (motorhome) site here.
• Quiberon is a 14km peninsular with two different elements to the west you find the rugged coastline which is great for walking, has over millennia been carved out by the dramatic heavy waves that crash onto the coast here, it really is a fantastic show and attracts photographers to capture this spectacular show of sea water and spray, bird spotting also attracts people to this point. The coastal path is the GR34 the Grand Randonnée also referred to as the ‘le procès des douaniers’  ( Custom officers path) it follows the 2000km of coastline in Brittany. To the East of this peninsular is where you will find the beaches, the beaches are not all sand but a mixture of shingle too I recommend beach shoes are worn Plage de Mané Guen and  Plage de Kerhillio blend into one long beach, it is stunning here. This area is one of the top places to come if you are a windsurfing fan the area is championed for having great surf.

• – tRavelling to Quiberon –

• Quiberon is well equipped for tourism and transport links. One of which is the Tourist train that operates during the summer season from Auray Train Station called the Tire-bouchon which travels to the town of Quiberon at the end of the peninsular. Spending time in this area gives a diverse range of things to see and do. Beaches, Towns, Markets, Walking, Cycling the list is endless however, one of the great things to do is to take a boat to one of the nearby islands Quiberon to Houat is 36.70€ per adult over 26 years of age, this is an example and consulting the website is needed to get an accurate price for your journey. You can also go from one island to another so if you are thinking of holiday island hoping in the Golfe du Morbihan is for you, then this is definitely worth checking  out.  The island of Houat has been described as being Caribbean like in the summer. The boats / ferries run all year round so why not take advantage of a less hectic summer visit and go in the shoulder months of May/June and September/October.   Please also be aware that the ferry is often fully booked well in advance of summer for the popular island of Belle Isle. Planning ahead is necessary