Morgat

Visit Morgat, Brittany

The resort of Morgat is picturesquely situated between two rocky outcrops in the Douarnenez Bay on the Crozon peninsula of western Brittany (it falls within the commune of Crozon, slightly to the north of Morgat).

After several centuries as a quiet sardine fishing port, Morgat discovered tourism and was developed as a beach resort just over 100 years ago.

Exploring Morgat

It was the early years as a resort, at the end of the 19th century, that played an important role in the resort we see today, with some fine villas dating from that period to be seen along the 'Boulevard of the Beach', along with numerous cafes, beach shops and more recent buildings.

The most notable buildings in Morgat are the Grand Hotel and the Villa Kerbruck. Villa Kerbruck is a single storey house that was designed by Gustave Eiffel, and very unusual in being constructed using iron sheets cladding an iron framework.

The port is still here in Morgat, with fishing having almost completely given way to a large pleasure port, and is pleasant to amble around if you can drag the children away from Morgat beach.

The beach itself is a long sandy beach that is very popular. This section of the coast is protected by the bay from the forces of the Atlantic, hence much calmer than some of the beaches of western Finistere. There is another beach at nearby Portzic which is very popular with families.

Boat trips are also popular along the coast from Morgat, to see the attractive rocky coastline and in particular the 'Grottes de Morgat', picturesque caves in the rocks that are entered by boat at sea level.

There is also a nice coastal walk that follows the cliffs towards the south of Morgat and continues to Cap de la Chevre, also with lovely views.

See Brittany and Finistere (the region and department for Morgat) for more travel ideas...

Suggested places to visit near Morgat, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Pont-Croix 20km; Audierne 23km; Le Conquet 25km; Le Faou 25km; Locronan 26km; Ile-de-Sein 27km; Landerneau 31km; Ile Molene and Ouessant 38km; Quimper 39km; Benodet 49km;

Morgat tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Pointe de Penhir - site of natural beauty (9km) : Baie de Douarnenez - site of natural beauty (9km) : Brest - ville fleurie 4* (18km) : Conservatoire botanique du Stangalac'h - remarkable garden (18km) : Menez-Hom - site of natural beauty (20km) : Saint-Renan - recommended detour (24km) : Pointe du Raz - grand site of france (27km) : Jardin du prieuré de Locmaria - remarkable garden (40km) :

See more places and a map at places near Morgat