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Morbihan, Brittany

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Morbihan is a department in the southern part of Brittany, based along the coast around Vannes, the capital of the region.

Carnac and the standing stones are undoubtedly the biggest attraction in Morbihan - there are numerous tanding stones and megaliths, dolmen and menhirs, harking back to neolithic times. Morbihan, and Carnac in particular, is the centre of France for these structures, with literally hundreds to explore.

The important prehistoric structures at nearby Locmariaquer should also feature high on your list of places to visit.

Unfortunately the number of tourists visiting these stones, and threatening them, means that access is now quite restricted, rather diminishing their power to enthrall. But don't worry unduly, after a visit to the region you will have seen enough standing stones and neolithic remnants to last a lifetime.

The popular resort of Quiberon is on the Quiberon peninsula just south of Carnac, while the Morbihan Gulf with its numerous small islands and opportunities to explore nature is to the east.

There are also some attractive and interesting towns to explore - particularly Vannes and Auray. Continue to explore the Morbihan department visit the attractive fishing port at Lorient and venture inland to visit the split-personality town at Pontivy.

In inland Morbihan don't miss Josselin Castle and, to the south of Josselin, the town of Rochefort-en-Terre.

Beaches and islands

Along the Morbihan coast there are numerous small sandy beaches to explore. Be aware that some have very strong undercurrents, so you should only swim where you know it to be safe. There are also some larger beaches, for example at Carnac-Plage, which will have all the beach facilities you could hope for, and more, but are a bit over-crowded and over-priced.

There are also popular excursions to the islands along the Brittany coast. these include the islands of Belle Ile, Ile aux Moines, Ile de Groix, Ile Houat, and Ile d'Arz. (See also Brittany seaside, coast and islands for beaches, coastline and Brittany islands)

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