Vannes / Gulf of Morbihan area?

[johnpsanderson]

This summer we'll ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo; then take the brief drive across Brittany to stay in Baden; just outside Vannes.
Any top tips from those who have been before? The Gulf looks fascinating; although i am more of a land animal than a seafarer.

Not bothered about haute cuisine; do like a bit of history; will probably try and get some long walks in - whilst the kids entertain themselves on the Eurocamp waterslides...

Thanks in advance if anyone has any pointers!

[Sevenman]

It's a nice area, we have stayed there multiple times and regularly visited Vannes.

But I'll try to remember to reply in more detail later rather than when I am having a quick look at work.

[omniflow]

Get yourself along to Maison Larnicol and buy some Kouginets to have with your morning coffee.

Then go back there and buy some more.

[CouncilFerrari]

I've always wanted to go and see the U-boat pens at Saint Nazaire, not sure if that's your thing or not? About an hour from Vannes.

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Went to Vannes almost by accident once when we were staying further east. Lovely place to have a wander with some great shops/eateries and nice harbour/marina. Also had a drive out to (checks map) Penvins - remember the whole area being very, very nice and somewhere I'd go back to.

[Landlubber]

Big. And I mean big, on seafood. Platter de le mer stuff.

[Mortarboard]

Spent some time in Sene many years ago.

Nice sleepy French Town.

Dammit, want proper baguette with salty butter now........


M.