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...
COURSE A PIED DES BALCONS DU GOLFE

COURSE A PIED DES BALCONS DU GOLFE

La 5ème édition du Trі Cоndаt Hеnt (lеs trоіs chеmіns de la Vallée) оu trаіl dеs bаlcоns du Gоlfе du Mоrbіhаn aura lieu le dimanche 5 mai 2019. Ce challenge inter celtique organisé par le trail de Guerlédan et la ligue de Bretagne est désormais inscrit au calendrier de la fédération européenne d’athlétisme. Le 25km est l'épreuve qualificative pour faire partie de l'équipe Bretagne. Le Pays de Galles, l’Irlande, la Cornouaille et la Galice participeront cette année aux épreuves en envoyant des délégations officielles. 4 épreuves respectivement de 8, 12, 25 et 45km, sont organisées dans l’espace protégé des bois...
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...