Bretagne
Dramatic coast, granite villages, harbours and breton character.
Discover the Morbihan
Discover Morbihan: dramatic coast, granite villages, harbours and Breton character, with independently owned holiday homes that make a comfortable base for exploring.
Morbihan brings together dramatic coast, granite villages, harbours and Breton character. Build a stay around Vannes, Auray and the smaller places in between, leaving time for markets, local food and unhurried day trips.
Independent holiday rentals
Browse independent holiday rentals, cottages, gîtes and other places to stay in the Morbihan, then contact owners and managers directly. Holiday House France does not add a guest booking fee.
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Explore the whole department
Morbihan changes character as you travel across it. These four starting points make it easier to plan days out without reducing the department to a single headline attraction.
Historic centre & local highlights
Use Vannes as a starting point for exploring this part of Morbihan, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.
Vannes · Auray · Rochefort-en-Terre · Quiberon
A rewarding base for day trips
Use Auray as a starting point for exploring this part of Morbihan, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.
Vannes · Auray · Rochefort-en-Terre · Quiberon
Character, scenery & local life
Use Rochefort-en-Terre as a starting point for exploring this part of Morbihan, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.
Vannes · Auray · Rochefort-en-Terre · Quiberon
Quieter corners & wider landscapes
Use Quiberon as a starting point for exploring this part of Morbihan, combining local heritage, everyday French life and the landscapes that give the department its character.
Vannes · Auray · Rochefort-en-Terre · Quiberon
Towns & villages
From Vannes to Quiberon, these are useful anchors for discovering the history, scenery and everyday character of Morbihan.
A natural starting point for discovering Morbihan, with local heritage, places to eat and useful connections into the surrounding area.
One of the department’s best-known stops, rewarding for its setting, history and the chance to explore at a slower pace.
A characterful place to add to a day out, offering another side of Morbihan beyond its principal town.
A useful base for reaching the wider countryside and discovering smaller communities nearby.
Make a holiday of it
Morbihan rewards days built around its best-known sights as well as smaller discoveries. From Vannes to Auray, heritage and landscape sit comfortably alongside markets, cafés and local life.
The wider department opens up beyond the main towns, with scenic routes, walks and relaxed day trips around Rochefort-en-Terre and Quiberon. It is well suited to visitors who like to mix sightseeing with time outdoors.
Weekly markets, regional produce and independent restaurants are an easy way to get under the skin of Morbihan. Leave room in the itinerary for an unplanned lunch, a village market or a local speciality.
Travel & getting around
Morbihan can be reached through the wider road and rail network of Bretagne. The most convenient arrival point will depend on where in the department you are staying.
A car is often the easiest way to combine towns, villages and countryside, particularly for holiday homes outside the larger centres.
Plan day trips geographically rather than by distance alone: local roads can be part of the experience, and allowing time for markets, viewpoints and spontaneous stops makes for a more relaxed holiday.
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