Morbihan

Morbihan is in the Brittany region of France. Cities Auray Lorient Plouay Quiberon Vannes Other destinations Belle Île Rohan Josselin Pontivy Understand Morbihan is a region of Brittany rich in history and culture. The name mor bihan comes from the Breton "little sea" which is a reference to the inland sea of the Golfe du Morbihan, where an abundance of wildlife thrives, together with yachts and small boats meandering between its lovely islands. Just outside the gulf is the Atlantic Ocean, "mor braz" (big sea or ocean), where sailors once started their long voyages to the Orient. Talk People involved with the tourism industry will usually speak at least some English. Get in Ferry, St Malo or Roscoff: [1] Fly, Dinard, Brest or Lorient: [2] [3] [4] Get around Josselin - The chateau des Rohan Pontivy - Napoleonic heritage trail Vannes and Le Golfe du Morbihan See Menhirs and Dolmens- ancient standing stones and stone tables. Itineraries Chateaux Museums Nantes-Brest Canal Brittany Beaches Do Walk Cycle Swim Eat Seafood, oysters, mussels. Buckwheat pancakes, crepes and desserts. Ham and pork products. Buttermilk Artichokes and cauliflowers. Drink Breton cider Wine Stay safe Swim at the safe beaches of Morbihan. Beware of dangerous undercurrents in the Golf du Morbihan. Get out Sleep Morbihan lies in the middle of the five departments that form the region of Brittany and can offer accommodation beside the sea, or deep in the Breton countryside. This department has a wide variety of hotels, pensions, bed and breakfast establishments, gites or holiday cottages, and campsites to offer the "vacancier". Holiday Cottage in Morbihan: [5] This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!