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MORBIHAN: LAND OF BRETON LEGENDS AND MEGALITHS HERITAGE

Ancient stones stand gray and mystical, megaliths pierce the mist, legends whisper. Morbihan is legend country.

≈ 11
Days
278
Km
10
Stops
📖 6 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Wander Vannes, visit Carnac alignments, explore Quiberon peninsula, discover Lorient, Josselin castle and Brocéliande forest at Ploërmel. Morbihan, megaliths and Breton legends.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Vannes

walled town charm glow

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5 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
Saint-Vincent Gate.
2
Saint-Goustan Port.
3
Saint-Gildas Church.
4
Megalithic alignments (Ménec).
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Activities

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Garenne Gardens.
→
Sainte-Anne-d'Auray (basilica).
→
Thalassotherapy.
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Next stop
Distance: 22 km
Travel time: 26min
2
Day

Auray

harbor beauty village spread

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3 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Kermario).
2
Wild coast.
3
Conguel Point.
🎯

Activities

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Saint-Michel Tumulus.
→
Belle-Île-en-Mer excursion.
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Next stop
Distance: 15 km
Travel time: 18min
3
Day

Carnac

stone circles crown ancient

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7 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Old port.
2
Éric Tabarly Sailing City.
3
Submarine base.
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Activities

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East India Company Museum.
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Interceltique Festival (August).
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Kerbihan Park.
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Next stop
Distance: 15 km
Travel time: 19min
4
Day

Quiberon

peninsula beauty coast glow

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5 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Medieval city.
2
National stud farm.
3
Notre-Dame-de-Paradis Basilica.
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Activities

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Banks of the Blavet.
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Nantes to Brest Canal.
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Next stop
Distance: 45 km
Travel time: 54min
5
Day

Lorient

port heritage city tower

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2 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Château des Rohan.
2
Napoleonic Saint-Joseph Church.
3
Château de Josselin (Gothic facade).
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Activities

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Bike rental.
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Medieval stroll.
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Next stop
Distance: 12 km
Travel time: 14min
6
Day

Hennebont

fortified town walls stone

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7 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Notre-Dame-du-Roncier Basilica.
2
Lac au Duc.
3
Saint-Armel Church.
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Activities

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Canal.
→
Brocéliande Forest nearby.
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Next stop
Distance: 48 km
Travel time: 58min
7
Day

Pontivy

canal town village glow

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2 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
House of the Marmousets.
2
Flowery village (Most Beautiful Villages).
3
Napoleonic Saint-Joseph Church.
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Activities

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Nantes to Brest Canal.
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Bike rental.
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Next stop
Distance: 44 km
Travel time: 52min
8
Day

Josselin

castle village crown stone

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8 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Château de Josselin (Gothic facade).
2
Notre-Dame-du-Roncier Basilica.
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Activities

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Medieval stroll.
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Canal.
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Local crafts.
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Next stop
Distance: 43 km
Travel time: 51min
9
Day

Ploermel

merlin legend village stone

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6 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Lac au Duc.
2
Saint-Armel Church.
3
House of the Marmousets.
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Activities

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Recreation center.
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Brocéliande Forest nearby.
10
Day

Rochefort En Terre

perched village crown high

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9 photos
Day 10
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Discover

1
Flowery village (Most Beautiful Villages).
2
Castle.
3
Cobblestone streets.
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Activities

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Art galleries.
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Crafts.
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Castle park.
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Next stop
Distance: 34 km
Travel time: 41min

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Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

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