20 Attractions to Explore Near Île de Saint-Cado

The megalithic site of Carnac, the most famous in the region, remains a high place of European prehistory. It has been classified as a historic monument since 1889. Built between the 5th and the 3rd millennium BC, the two main sites Ménec and Kermario alone group together nearly 3000 menhirs. These alignments extend over nearly 4 kilometers.

The Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly is a multimedia exhibition center located in Lorient. This center is the only tourist site in Europe dedicated to ocean racing. It presents, in a lively and didactic way, the methods of construction of modern and older sailboats, as well as the stories and techniques of sailing.

A beautiful river port that was nestled at the bottom of an estuary. In the 13th century, the Dukes of Brittany built a bridge, a port, and a castle in Saint-Goustan. Two districts were thus created: the port, at the foot of the fortress, and the upper town overlooking the port. It was one of the main business centers in this area.

A beautiful lighthouse that was located in the northwestern part of France, Brittany which was built on a massive rock of the island of Ushant. It is one of the very diffrent lighthouses in this area. The lighthouse became well known in 1989, through a series of photographs taken by Jean Guichard. It is quite risky to reach the lighthouse. But the view of the lighthouse is truly astonishing.

A beautiful, small and impressive island which was home to Brittany’s most impressive Neolithic site. It is about 5500 years old, it is 60 metres in diameter and covers a passage and chamber which is lined with elaborately engraved stones. The island can be accessed from the nearby Larmor-Baden by boat. In order to protect the monument and avoid scratching the stones, cameras are not allowing inside the cairn.

Île-d'Arz is a group of nine islands and is nestled in the heart of the Gulf of Morbihan, the island is still today a privileged place for water sports and navigation. One of the nice locations which are flourished with natural beauty and is also a nice picnic location too.

A beautiful beach which was located in the heart of Brittany which was famous for its sandy beaches and also it is a very nice place for a picnic with your family. Here you can have so many adventure activities and also the beach and surrounding are very neat and beautiful.

A beautiful aquarium that has a vast collection of aquatic creatures and a Fifty ponds which recreate a natural habitat make life comfortable for a thousand fishes. You can discover hundreds of aquatic species and their habitat from here. The aquarium is carrying out a mission to save the fauna of the Gulf of Morbihan. It presents two endangered species of the seahorse and the cuttlefish.

Pointe des Poulains is a peninsula located in the municipality of Sauzon at the end northwest of Belle Île. At this place, the landscape surrenders to the magic of the ocean. There is also a harbor named harbor of the Palais, with the permanent agitation of the ocean in this site, which gives this place of violent currents that fascinate and frighten during storms. You can also enjoy the beach and can spend some beautiful time there.

A natural harbour on the coast of the Département of Morbihan. you can discover megalithic secrets and half-timbered houses and take a walk along the banks of the Blavet and Scorff rivers. It is a listed Regional Nature Park and a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club. It has some forty islands, each with its own particularities.

The islands of Houat and Hoëdic are the perfect places to get away from it all. Houat, the larger island, has sweeping sandy beaches and a network of footpaths while its smaller sister, Hoëdic, boasts a network of coves, a fort, and some Neolithic sites. The island is mostly granite cliffs except for a long beach lined with dunes on the eastern coast.

A beautiful castle which lies in the village of SArzeau. The castle has started as a Seigneurial manor which was managing an agricultural estate, later it has enlarged. It was located in the middle of a natural park of richness and diversity of rare activities. This majestic area now consists of the moated castle, a ruined chapel, a dovecote, and a few ruined outbuildings. One of the nice locations to visit and it is quite interesting too.

A beautiful island that was quite frail and fragile out in the Atlantic Ocean. It has a beautiful beach which was decorated with fine white sands and also it is a natural habitat for marine animals. There are also remains of the old fortifications and you can find out so many examples of the historical architecture from here. It is one of the ideal places to spend a vacation by enjoying the beach and these serene surroundings.

One of the beautiful and historic castles which was a nice example of the architectural intelligence of France and Its flamboyant gothic style is testimony to the feudal architecture of the Renaissance. It was Owned by the Rohan family, which is one of the oldest in Brittany. The castle remains a residence of Josselin de Rohan, fourteenth Duke of Rohan, who was President of the region of Brittany from 1998 to 2004.

The biggest artificial lake in Brittany which was built between 1923 and 1930, to supply power to the dam of the same name. One of the nice place for a picnic and It is open for leisure activities and bathing. To the west of the lake, the surrounding becomes wilder and there are several hiking trails too which comprises many viewpoints too.

A 35-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Le Guerno, Morbihan, Brittany, France. The park is open daily except in the winter season. The animals are freely roaming around the zoo and there is also a beautiful botanical garden too. There are so many varieties of wildlife living freely inside this zoo. There are so many rare species and also it gives information about the vast wildlife.

The Îles de Glénan is an archipelago of islands about 16 kilometers and it is only accessible in the summer season. There are a sailing and diving school located there. This is a popular tourist destination and this island is powered by a combined power plant. It is difficult to stay on the islands overnight, as there is no hotel, and camping is not allowed.

A famous castle which was located in the commune of Saint-Goazec in Finistère, in Brittany, France. It was built in the heart of 85 hectares of grounds and has been awarded France's '20th Century Heritage' label. A beautiful park and a botanical garden are also set in this place and they are listed on the Ministry's database and are open to the public. The chateau is also listed in the monument Historique by the French Ministry of Culture.

One of the beautiful river in France which was wild to the north and is one of the main water sources of the area and people spends time in the banks of this river by fishing and so many other activities. The river is also popular with the Kayakers.

The closed city of Concarneau is a walled city of the xv th and xvi th centuries built on an island. It is the historic heart of the city of Concarneau which has gradually developed around the islet. There are so many shops which are old stone houses. you can wander through this island to study about this place.