Come to discover
Presqu'île de Rhuys
Arzon - Port Crouesty - Port Navalo
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Don’t forget to pay a visit to the lighthouse in Port-Navalo and in a few minutes you will discover the two faces of the Presqu’île : the ocean side and the gulf side.
Some other nice places are to be seen : Pen Castel, a tide mill, Tumiac Tumulus with its wonderful view over the gulf, the Petit Mont with its cairn without forgetting some more chapels : Croisty, Kerners and so on before going to the Crouesty harbour for some window shopping.
Port Navalo Fish Market : 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
The Cairn of the “Petit Mont” : 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.
Le Tour du Parc
The name of this village comes from its situation next to the walls of the former hunting places of Suscinio castle. Surrounded with marshes, it is renowned for its oyster farming.
Saint-Armel
Tascon island is linked to the land by a small road which can be used 2 hours before and after low tide. During winter it’s also a good place to watch migrators in the gulf, among them thousands of bernacles.
The ancient salinas of Lasné were artificially created in the 17th century by salt-marsh workers from Guérande for the monks of Saint-Gildas. In the 60s they had completely disappeared but a restoration project has taken place these years and a salt marsh worker has begun to produce salt again; this is now a place of discovery where you can also buy your salt.
Cyclists or walkers can take the “Petit passeur” (a boat) between St Armel and Séné ; a hundred meters on sea or 25 kms by road, what is your choice ?
While driving up to Séné, go and discover the wild birds in the bird sanctuary.
Information and booking : Tél : 02 97 66 92 76 – www.reservedesene.com
When you come back don’t forget to visit the cider museum in Le Hézo. It’s a refreshing break where you will discover the traditional making of cider and the different varieties of apples.
Tel : 06 60 76 35 46 – www.museeducidre.com
And with the “Petit Passeur” ticket you can have a reduced price on these 2 services. Information and booking : Tél : 02 97 26 45 26
Cidrerie 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 : www.museeducidre.com - Tél : 02 97 26 47 70
Saint-Gildas de Rhuys
Facing the ocean, the coastal path of the Grand Mont goes along steep cliffs and gives you a view on Houat and Hoedic islands, even sometimes on Belle-Ile if the weather is clear enough. Near the Grand Mont cross a panoramic table will help you. This invigorating walk will also allow you to discover the former signal station (now a private estate). Enjoy also all the nice small creeks along the cliffs.
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The Abbey church : 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. Information : Muriel Brizai - Tel: 06-61-85-44-06
Musée des Arts, Métiers et Commerces : Arts and Crafts Museum
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
Sarzeau
At the entrance of the Presqu’île, the Duer marshes (former salinas) are a protected area where you can watch many different kinds of birds depending on the season. Next to Saint-Colombier marshes, this site is a very privileged place to observe birds (access possible from Saint-Colombier or Le Duer). Among various species you can see :in summer : shelduck, common tern, black-winged stilt and the elegant avocet...
See also Port St Jacques, Penvins…
Suscinio Castle : Now the property of the Morbihan department this castle was one of the best-loved places of the Dukes of Brittany and their court from the 13th to the 15th centuries. Today the impressive fortress stands in the middle of the marshes next to the ocean. As we can see it now the castle looks like a large 15th century residence.
