Quiberon is a well-known seaside resort in Brittany at the southern end of the peninsula of the same name. The place lies between the Atlantic Ocean on its west side and the Bay of Quiberon on the east side. The beaches on the east side are calm and sheltered from the wind and are good for bathing or swimming. The large beach "La Grande Plage" right next to Quiberon is also very popular with families. The western side of the Atlantic, however, is also called Côte Sauvage, i.e. "wild coast" and is scenically beautiful, but the waves are not without danger. You can find a video of the Côte Sauvage here: • Côte Sauvage de Quiber...
The imposing Château Turpault, named after its builder, was built in the early 20th century. It is privately owned and unfortunately cannot be visited. Nevertheless, it is an eye-catcher at the beginning of the Côte Sauvage.
We take a walk to the beautiful little headland of Conguel in the very south of Quiberon. Here, at the end of the peninsula, in the midst of the water-washed, wild rocks, we see a few more small offshore islets, and in the distance, the Teignouse lighthouse marks the separation between the Bay of Quiberon and the Atlantic. An idyllic place, we feel like we are at the end of the world.
Off the Quiberon peninsula is the largest of Breton's islands, Belle-Île-en-Mer, a popular tourist destination with regular ferry services from Quiberon.
In contrast to the more modern seaside resort of Quiberon, Vannes, the main town on the Gulf of Morbihan, presents itself as a city with a rich historical heritage. Between the mighty city walls, the Remparts, and the small river Marle, we find beautiful and lush flowering gardens that invite you to take a stroll. Passing the port, we then reach the old town through the Saint-Vincent city gate. Beyond the gate, the 17th-century buildings crowd the street. The half-timbered ensemble around the Henri IV square, which is dominated by the Saint-Pierre cathedral, is particularly beautiful. The construction of the cathedral began in the 15th century but was only completed in the 19th century.
Town villas and half-timbered houses stand side by side around the Place des Lices, where medieval tournaments were held. The facades shine in colors that make the houses look particularly cheerful.
The City Hall of Vannes is a copy of the City Hall of Paris. In front of the town hall is an equestrian statue of Richemont, Duke of Brittany, who played a key role in the expulsion of the English from Brittany and Normandy in the 15th century.
At the end of the day, as always in Brittany, we strengthen ourselves with tasty galettes and delicious crêpes. At sunset we return to Quiberon.
Next week we will conclude our northern France trip at the megaliths of Carnac. The video can be found here: • Carnac and Locmariaque...
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Travel in August 2022
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Chapter:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Quiberon
01:27 Hiking to the "Pointe du Conguel"
03:06 Back in Quiberon and Sunset
04:26 Gardens on the ramparts of Vannes
05:53 Medieval historic center of Vannes
07:23 Return to Quiberon
07:54 Outro