Ultra marin raid Gulf of Morbihan

Ultra marin raid Gulf of Morbihan

The 15th edition of the Ultra Marin Raid Gulf of Morbihan will bring together 8000 runners from 27 to 30 June 2019. Five races make up this unique sporting event that takes place day and night, in an exceptional natural setting, on the coastal pathways of the Gulf of Morbihan: - The great raid of 177Km - The 87Km raid - The 56 km trail - The 36km round of customs officers, - And the Nordic walk. The route of the great raid is a loop from Vannes to Vannes, passing through Larmor Baden, Le Bono, Auray, Locmariaquer, Port Navalo...
International maritime festival of the Gulf

International maritime festival of the Gulf

The countdown to the launch of the 10th edition of the Gulf Week has begun. This international maritime festival, conceived by the Morbihan region in the 1990s, was launched in 2001. Every two years during Ascension Week, it brings together nearly a thousand European vessels and more than 4000 sailors. The ships of the Atlantic coast are not the only ones represented: the Gulf Week also allows you to admire boats from the Mediterranean, Cornwall, the North Sea, etc... Each edition of the Gulf Week also honours a region of the world; following the fleets of the Maritime Alps, Wales,...
Discounted green fees to golf in Morbihan

Discounted green fees to golf in Morbihan

Morbihan offers a great diversity of places and activities to discover: a cultural heritage reflecting a rich history, a unique and well-preserved marine environment, and the possibility of many outdoor activities. Sailing and all water sports are of course at the heart of the region's activities; but golf is also of importance. Morbihan has 6 very beautiful BLUEGREEN golf courses that offer landscapes of pine and oak trees and plunging views over the water. These 6 golf courses are all located at less than 50km of La Villa du Guern, making it an ideal starting point for lovers of this...
Morbihan Paddle Trophy – June 15 and 16, 2019

Morbihan Paddle Trophy – June 15 and 16, 2019

Registrations for the sixth Morbihan Paddle Trophy West France are open. This race brought together 500 competitors last year, becoming the largest Stand Up Paddle race in France. Races will take place on June 15 and 16, 2019 in the Gulf of Morbihan, and on June 28 on the River Seine in Paris. The Start will be given on Saturday June 15th at 1pm, with a big walk on the water leading the participants on 4.5km from Le Bono to the port of Saint-Goustan. This walk, open to all, will bring together more than 500 Stand Up Paddle fans. They...
Race of the “gulf’s balconies”

Race of the “gulf’s balconies”

The 5th edition of Trі Cоndаt Cоndаt Hеnt (the three trails of the valley) will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019. This inter Celtic challenge organised by the Guerlédan trail and the Brittany league is now part of the European Athletics Federation's calendar. The 25km is the qualifying event to be part of the Brittany team.l’équipe Bretagne. Wales, Ireland, Cornwall and Galicia will participate in this year's events with official delegations. 4 races of 8, 12, 25 and 45km respectively, are organised in the protected area of the woods overlooking Vannes, on routes almost exclusively made up of trails...
World Crepes Festival of Sainte-Anne d’Auray

World Crepes Festival of Sainte-Anne d’Auray

Among the many festivals of our region, the world crepes festival is particularly original. This yearly event made possible thanks to the generosity of volunteers aims at allowing its 18 000 participants to discover and value the diversity of the world. The culture, gastronomy, music and dances of 25 countries will be displayed in Sainte Anne d'Auray during this 2 days festival on August 24 and 25 2019. Africa will be represented by Madagascar, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cameroon. Delegations from Laos and Vietnam will allow us to discover the culture of their respective countries. South America will also be...
The puppet festival meliscene

The puppet festival meliscene

From March 14 to 25, the city of Auray is celebrating the art of puppetry as part of the 19th edition of its Méliscènes festival. The shows take place in Auray and in nine surrounding municipalities: La Trinité sur Mer, Pluneret, Plumergat, Pluvigner, Ploemel, Landévant, Locoal Mendon, Brec'h and Belz. This festival, which has become a must in the annual program of puppeteers and lovers of this art, allows 22 companies to give 73 performances for the pleasure of 8,000 spectators. The variety of types of puppets, the styles borrowed (humour, poetry, wonder), the themes addressed or the target audiences...
10th edition of the Brittany Festival

10th edition of the Brittany Festival

The Provincial Government of Brittany organizes from May 17 to May 26 the tenth edition of the Brittany Festival. This event which takes place since 2009 is organized by thousands of volunteers; it gathers in France and throughout the world hundreds of thousands of lovers of Brittany to celebrate the identity and the diversity of our land. The agenda is very diverse and it includes among other events concerts, balls, sport competitions open to people with disabilities, cruises, cooking classes, poetry workshops or exhibitions with lectures. Close to La Villa du Guern, Saint-Goustan harbor will host an organization dedicated to...
Event : Semaine du Golfe 2019

Event : Semaine du Golfe 2019

From May 27 to June 2, 2019, come and discover this exceptional marine event in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan. Enjoy this unique show that gathers more than a thousand vessels of all types and sizes: traditional sailing boats, yawls or other vessels from the European heritage. The fleet with be anchored in 17 different harbors in or around the Gulf and several events will be organized on the land. It is a show that cannot be missed, particularly the closing parades that will delight people of all ages. Book your room and enjoy this show in the...
Nautical event : Tour de Belle-Ile-en-Mer

Nautical event : Tour de Belle-Ile-en-Mer

A major sailing event in France, the Belle-Île-en-Mer tour will bring together more than 500 sailboats on May 18, 2019. The starting line will be in Quiberon Bay; and the boats will return to their starting point after completing the Belle-Île-en-Mer tour. This race, open to all sailboats over 6 metres in length, allows you to sail alongside the best sportsmen and women. The 2018 edition, sponsored by Samantha Davies, enabled fans to compete against such prestigious names as Thomas Coville, Yann Eliès and Loïck Peyron. Only the pleasure of sailing and the friendliness of this sport count for the...