Suscinio castle

Sarzeau

Megalithic site Le Petit Mont

Arzon

This archeological site is one of the most interesting of all the megaliths at the entrance of the gulf of Morbihan. This huge dry stones cairn protects a complicated monument built between the years 5000 and 2600 BC. An hour long guided visit will allow you to admire the exceptional drawings carved on the walls of these two dolmens.

Abbey Church of St Gildas de Rhuys

St Gildas de Rhuys

While walking under its thousand-year-old Roman vaults (1008 – 2008) you’ll discover the history of this abbey church and of its famous characters (Abelard, Saint Gildas, Saint Goustan, Saint Félix...), and its very precious gold work which still contains some relics. It will lead you to a passionate travel through time. In July and August : guided visits of the church and its treasure in French and in English : everyday except Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 to 12 AM and from 4 to 6 PM (every half hour). At the entrance you can find booklets for a free visit. The rest of the year besides these times you can follow some guided visits and a lecture (1h15) with or without a visit of the village and the Grand Mont. 

Informations : Muriel Brizai - Tel: 06-61-85-44-06

Park of the castle of Kerlevenan

Sarzeau

Built in the 18th century in the Italian style with white stones from the Loire valley, this elegant castle faces the gulf. Around it you’ll stroll in a park surrounded with walls and showing a great diversity of trees (cedar of Lebanon, holm oak, chestnut trees etc.).
Two “follies” will certainly amaze you :
• The Chinese pavilion now completely restored
• The family chapel, once an “English folly” under restoration at the moment.

Informations : St Colombier - 56370 Sarzeau
Tel : 02.97.26.46.79

Caden manor

Le Tour du Parc

While listening to the history of the lords of Caden, you’ll learn how in the year 1000 some powerful warriors established their fief in mounds and imposed the rights and duties which will govern five centuries of feudal system. Then during the 12th and13th centuries they abandoned their mounds for stronger mansions. The Caden manor will tell you the history of a Breton manor from its birth in the year 1000 up to the 15th century. Outside you’ll enjoy a guided visit of the garden of herbs and vegetables and the witchcraft garden.

On reservation only, 20 persons minimum.

Informations :
Manoir de Caden - 56370 Le Tour du Parc - Tel : +33 (0)2.97.67.33.18

The Cider museum

St Armel - Le Hézo

Discover the tang of the soil while visiting this museum. A film explains to you the traditional making of cider and “eau de vie”.
A guided tour will show you the apples orchard and five buildings where an important collection of old tools takes place. 
The visit will end with a tasting of cider or apple juice for the children.
Open from April 1st to September 30th
• in April, May, June and September from 2.30PM to 6.30 PM. closed on Sunday.
• in July and August : every day from 10 AM to 7 PM
Information : Rue Lann Vrihan - 56450 Le Hézo (en bordure de la D780).
Tel : 02.97.26.47.40 - 06.60.76.35.46 - www.museeducidre.com

Arts and Crafts Museum

St Gildas de Rhuys

Come and discover the atmosphere of the ancient country life for more than an hour. You will visit a classroom from the beginning of the 20th century, you‘ll stroll from the hairdresser to the photographer, from the doctor or the dentist to the apothecary (end of the19th century). You will also discover different workshops (blacksmith, cobbler, cooper, cartwright…) shops (butcher’s, grocer’s, hatter’s ) with all their furniture, tools and even advertisement. You’ll end the visit with the popular Breton art with its furniture, costumes, earthenware, headdresses, lace, embroidery… Animation and theme exhibitions are offered in July and August.
Contact the museum for more information. Open all around the year.
• September to June : 2 to 7 PM closed on Monday.
• July and August : every day : 10 – 12 AM and 2 – 7 PM
Sunday : 2 – 7 PM
Address : Largueven (D.780) between Sarzeau and Saint-Gildas de Rhuys.
Information : Tél. 02 97 53 68 25 - www.musee-arts-metiers.com

Port Navalo Fish Market

Arzon

This former fish market is now an exhibition hall which welcomes exhibitions from April to September.
In summer :
• every week in the Art gallery, two artists show their latest production.
• Breton craftsmen will introduce you to their works and know-how.
• Information : Tél : 02 97 53 69 69 - crouesty@crouesty.fr - www.crouesty.fr

"Brocante", antique shops, painters in Presqu'île de Rhuys

Here is a list of flea markets "brocantes" and antique shops in Presqu'île de Rhuys :
Sarzeau :
-Au Coeur du Temps, ferme du Menguen, route de St Gildas. Tel : +33 (0)2.97.48.25.49 - www.aucoeurdutemps.fr  
-Stop Affaires-Dépôt Vente, chemin du Fragon. Tel : +33 (0)2.97.41.93.08
-Comptoir de la Presqu’Île, rue de Brénudel. Tel / Fax : +33 (0)2.97.41.95.87
Le Tour du Parc :
-Antiquités Le Grand Mare – Galerie d’Arts. Tel /Fax : +33 (0)2.97.67.33.06
Arzon :
-Antiquités Escarpolette, rue Général de Gaulle, Port-Navalo. Tel / Fax : +33 (0)2.97.53.76.25 - www.escarpo.com
St Armel :
-Mme Le Goff Marie-Christine, Clos Salomon. Tel : +33 (0)2.97.26.41.11