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Arradon

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Arradon - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Morbihan
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A little history ...

Arradon name probably goes back to the era of independent Gaul. It would then of Celtic Aradunum "Ara Hill." The Roman conquerors, who often inspired by local place names to name the place and would set the name of the town today. Bounded on the south by the coast, the east by the wooded valley of the River Vincin and north by the municipality of Ploeren, Arradon has a genuine geographical unit. Located west of Vannes, which it is distant 7 km, Arradon is anchored in the Gulf of Morbihan. Arradon was once primarily focused on agriculture. Not until the late 19th century that the town has valued its location on the Gulf. Oyster farming, and more recently sailing and boating came broaden the range of economic activities of the municipality.

Geographical information

MunicipalityArradon
Postcode56610
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Latitude47.6276660 (N 47° 37’ 40”)
Longitude-2.8228170 (W 2° 49’ 22”)
Surface area18.49 km²
Population5699 inhabitants
Density308 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVannes (7.3 km, 12 min)
Insee code56003
IntercommunalityCA Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération
DepartmentMorbihan
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Ploeren5.1 km (9 min)
Baden8.2 km (11 min)
Vannes8.4 km (13 min)
Larmor-Baden9.1 km (13 min)
Plescop10.5 km (15 min)
Plougoumelen11 km (12 min)
Île-aux-Moines11.1 km (37 min)
Le Bono11.2 km (14 min)
Séné12.7 km (19 min)
Saint-Avé13.5 km (19 min)
Pluneret13.9 km (14 min)
Meucon14.1 km (18 min)
Sainte-Anne-d'Auray15.9 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

In 2007, the town set up a heritage interpretation circuit.

An orientation table located in Kerglas, the highest point in the town, allows you to view the locations of 14 stelae illustrating the built and natural heritage.

From the small port of Pen er Men, you can explore the Gulf of Morbihan with the sailboat "Fal ben", a heritage boat in the wind and current.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites
Performance halls

Events and festivities

Markets on the church square. Two traditional markets: Tuesday and Friday morning.

May: Seaweed Festival in rhythm (contemporary music festival), tent.

The 2nd Sunday of August: Feast traditional Moustoir to: Outdoor Mass at St. Martin's Chapel, parade of folk groups, bagad shows and Celtic circles afternoon at 18h and free concert from 19:30 menu Breton, fest-noz. Full program on the website of the festival committee.

The first week of September: Feast of the oyster. From 12 am on the site of Balvras. Oyster tasting, mussels, pancakes, crepes, pastries and German beer. lively afternoon of Breton and German music and dance. Information +33 2 97 44 78 82 (twinning committee Arradon Hochenschwand).

October: Catagolfe. The tip of Arradon hosts one of the largest catamarans regattas in France and in the top three in Europe.

Algues au Rythme

Photos

View of the coast of Arradon
View of the coast of Arradon
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Catagolfe (© Mairie d'Arradon)
Catagolfe (© Mairie d'Arradon)
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Pointe d'Arradon with a view of Ile aux Moines
Pointe d'Arradon with a view of Ile aux Moines
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Pen er Men Tip
Pen er Men Tip
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The municipality
The municipality
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Anchorage in Pen er Men
Anchorage in Pen er Men
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The municipality
The municipality
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The Town Hall
The Town Hall
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Oyster farming (© L. Prodhomme)
Oyster farming (© L. Prodhomme)
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Exhibition (© Mairie d'Arradon)
Exhibition (© Mairie d'Arradon)
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Market (© Mairie d'Arradon)
Market (© Mairie d'Arradon)
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
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The interior of St. Peter's Church
The interior of St. Peter's Church
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The interior of St. Peter's Church
The interior of St. Peter's Church
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church
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Pen er Men Wedge
Pen er Men Wedge
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Arradon Tip
Arradon Tip
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Coastal shelter at Arradon
Coastal shelter at Arradon
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Fisherman on the pontoon at the tip of Arradon
Fisherman on the pontoon at the tip of Arradon
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Promenade on the Gulf (view of the Vincent Tower)
Promenade on the Gulf (view of the Vincent Tower)
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Oyster bed along the Gulf
Oyster bed along the Gulf
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Kerjaffré slipway
Kerjaffré slipway
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Arradon Point (Boat Park)
Arradon Point (Boat Park)
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Weather

Tuesday 19 march
Min. 10°C - Max. 14°C
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Wednesday 20 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Thursday 21 march
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Old sailing ship ride in the Gulf of Morbihan
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 80 € Arradon
Cruise in the Gulf of Morbihan and islands
Nature and the great outdoors25 € Vannes (4.7 km)
Drawing / painting / three-dimensional art classes
Arts and Crafts15 € Erdeven (25 km)
Fun food-themed trail in the World of Carabreizh
Entertainment0 € to 3 € Landévant (27 km)
Cruise to visit the floating wind turbines
Culture and education3400 € La Turballe (39 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Old Bono bridge - Port of Saint-Goustan
HikeEasy3:00Le Bono (8.3 km)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): stage 20 Arzon Moulin Pen Castel in Sarzeau Brillac
HikeIntermediate3:15Arzon (9.1 km)
Circuit of Moulins, Saint Avé
HikeIntermediate2:30Saint-Avé (9.8 km)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): Stage 14c Saint Armel / The Tour of the Park
HikeIntermediate2:55Le Hézo (10.5 km)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): step 19 Arzon from Port navalo to Pen castel
HikeIntermediate3:25Arzon (10.8 km)

Restaurants

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Campsites

Hotels

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