Morbihan

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Morbihan is in the Brittany region of France.

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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.

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French is the main language of use in the area, though those involved with the tourism industry will usually speak at least some English.

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Ferry, St Malo or Roscoff: [1]

Fly, Dinard, Brest or Lorient: [2] [3] [4]

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Josselin - The chateau des Rohan

Pontivy - Napoleonic heritage trail

Vannes and Le Golfe du Morbihan

[edit][add listing] See

  • Menhirs and Dolmens- ancient standing stones and stone tables.

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Chateaux

Museums

Nantes-Brest Canal

Brittany Beaches

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  • Walk
  • Cycle
  • Swim

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  • Seafood, oysters, mussels.
  • Buckwheat pancakes, crepes and desserts.
  • Ham and pork products.
  • Buttermilk
  • Artichokes and cauliflowers.

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  • Breton cider
  • Wine

[edit] Stay safe

Swim at the safe beaches of Morbihan.

Beware of dangerous undercurrents in the Golf du Morbihan.

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[edit][add listing] 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]

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