Golfe du Morbihan featured in Le Monde du Plein Air magazine

Read a very nice article by Stéphane Brochard in the Magazine Le Monde du Plein Air n°1 du camping-caravaning, May-June 2017 edition.

Here are a few excerpts:

“Special Seaside: the Gulf of Morbihan, a rendezvous with nature

The unmissable Golfe du Morbihan

Morbihan, Breton for “little sea”, is home to a wealth of tourist treasures, each worthy of a stopover lasting several days. The journey of initiation undertaken here will take us from the gentle grassy slopes plunging into the gulf at Larmor-Baden, to the tragic beauty of the cliffs outlining the wild Belliloise coast, via the telluric magic of the Carnac alignments and the slender beaches of Quiberon Bay.

Douceur de vivre

Well-being and beauty are perhaps the best attributes of the superb, relatively flat expanse stretching from Larmor-Baden to Carnac. This succession of small peninsulas, punctuated by peaceful beaches, charming harbors and grassy slopes stretching gently to the ocean, inspires a gentle way of life. A walk along the coastal path is a must. The jagged coastline offers ever-changing views.
The discovery of remarkably well-preserved megalithic sites is always an event, as the magic still works thousands of years later. Many ports, such as Bono, La Trinité and Vannes, are well worth a visit. There’s a pleasant atmosphere, plenty of shops and plenty of entertainment in summer. But it’s not just a place to discover, it’s also a great place to live. The climate is mild, the tourist economy is dynamic, and the high quality infrastructures welcome the many holidaymakers who choose this destination every year…”…