Plouharnel

Plouharnel

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPlouharnelCarnac at 3 km
Insee code56168Erdeven at 5.9 km
Postcode56340La Trinité-sur-Mer at 6.5 km
Latitude47.5981210Ploemel at 6.6 km
Longitude-3.1123860Saint-Philibert at 8.5 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 33 metersCrach at 8.6 km
Surface18.32 km²Saint-Pierre-Quiberon at 8.8 km
Population1923 inhabitantsÉtel at 9.4 km
Density104 inhabitants/km²Belz at 9.6 km
National labelsLocoal-Mendon at 12.1 km
Chief townVannes (at 32 km, 28 min)Auray at 12.3 km
DepartmentMorbihanQuiberon at 12.9 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Plouharnel is a municipality located in Morbihan Brittany South, between Vannes and Lorient approximately, on the coast of megaliths Specifically, beginning in the bay of Quiberon exactly.

Close to Carnac, Plouharnel hides within it a number of Neolithic monuments: dolmens, tumuli, menhirs reveal a rich and remarkable history rooted in the distant past.

The Ocean in the eye, the Atlantic opens generously on 10 kilometers of sandy beach. Skiers paradise, surfers and kite surfers go there. At low tide, it is landcraft delivering battle. Fishing enthusiasts will find themselves walking side bay.


SIGHTSEEING

Tucked in the heart of hamlets, menhirs and dolmens, chapels, fountains and wash reward the walker randomly sunken roads. In the distance, the abbeys of Kergonan, founded in 1897-1898 open their doors.

A visit to the old town is required; the buildings of the 16th and 17th suggest walled gardens, old sinks, carved ornamentation, alleys ... The village of Santa Barbara leaves the visitor under the spell. Once the surface of the ocean, it is now protected by the dunes.

The dune area is home to the remains of "the pocket of Lorient. Some 300 blockhouses tobruks, ammunition bunkers and tanks demonstrate impressive feature of the Atlantic Wall.

The museum traces the Chouannerie another page of history ...

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Plouharnel-Carnac
Information pointsVisitor Information Centre of Plouharnel
Leisure centresBeach La Guérite,   Beach Le Mentor,   Beach Les Sables Blancs,   Beach of Ty Hoche,   Beach of the Mane Guen
MonumentsChapel Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs,   Chapel Sainte-Barbe,   Dolmen of Crucuno,   Dolmen of Gohquer,   Dolmen of Kergavat,   Dolmen of Mané-Remor,   Dolmen of Runesto,   Menhir Alignment of Sainte-Barbe,   Menhir Alignment of the Vieux-Moulin,   Menhirs of Sainte-Barbe,   Tumulus of Rondossec
Natural sitesBay of Plouharnel

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

In summer, in the alleys of the old town, 2 craft markets and local produce, skills, food and entertainment are always at the rendezvous.

Popular dance and fireworks on July 13 in the Bois d'Amour.

In summer, every Friday at 21h: Tales of Santa Barbara at the laundry with the Association of History Words.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Plouharnel is at the crossroads of the major beach destinations: Quiberon and beautiful coastal wild, off Belle-Ile-en-Mer and the island of Houat answer your call of the open sea. Carnac and its famous alignments of menhirs, La Trinité-sur-Mer, the mecca of sailing. Auray and its charming port valves and its medieval center ...

Not forgetting the local cuisine including the oyster is king, that will excite the taste buds of gourmets thousand deliciously salty sweet flavors represented by producers and artisans.

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les chaumières de Kerimel  
Ploemel
This lovely old farmhouse from the 17th, consisting of several buildings identifying a large yard grass and flowers, is not far from the beaches of Carnac and Erdeven, the ports of...
Located 5.5 km from PlouharnelFrom 80 € to 90 € the double room 
Les hortensias de kerbarch    SPECIAL OFFER
Ploemel
Separate bedroom, a farmhouse in early 1900, with its own bathroom and toilet, in a park. Kitchenette you can prepare your meals. Opportunities in the dining parc. Lieu Healing and...
Located 9 km from PlouharnelFrom 40 € to 60 € the double room 
L'arbre voyageur    
9.3
Locoal-Mendon
 five spacious rooms very quiet, between sea and country park of 7000 m² Common Ria Etel, and protected natural site.
Located 9.9 km from PlouharnelFrom 75 € to 116 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Belle villa spacieuse et agréable
Plouharnel
Spacious detached villa in a large sunny garden conveniently located near the sea and shops. Beach about 2 km. Cycling and hiking trail starting from the villa.
Located in PlouharnelFrom 395 € to 1100 € per week 
Appartement dans maison en pierres
Plouharnel
Renovated apartment in stone house, 500 m from shops, quiet.
Located in PlouharnelFrom 210 € to 350 € per week 
La remise de st guenahel
Plouharnel
House of character, quiet, sleeps 8,2 km from the beaches and shops 500 m.
Located in PlouharnelFrom 600 € to 850 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping de Loperhet    
9.6
Plouharnel
Camping *** 1.5 km of beaches. Near Carnac, Quiberon, Erdeven. Rental mobile homes and caravans. Aquatic center with indoor pool, waterslide and wading pool. Fishing pond from 9 acres...
Located in PlouharnelFrom 13.50 € to 20.80 € per day 
Camping le dolmen  
Carnac
Between land and sea, this campsite is located 600 m from the beach and 900 m from shops, rent a mobile home equipped with microwave and TV, camping trailer, with Wifi access, a grocery...
Located 4.6 km from PlouharnelFrom 17 € to 28 € per day 
Camping Kervilor    
9.4
La Trinité-sur-Mer
With its 250 sites of 5 acres of camping Kervilor welcomes you in quiet and green, with marked pitches and all services on site: mobile homes, heated swimming pools, water slides, multitrack,...
Located 5.9 km from PlouharnelFrom 16 € to 29.65 € per day 

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HOTELS
Carnac Lodge & Hotel     
8.8
Plouharnel
This hotel is located in Carnac, a 20-minute drive from Quiberon. It offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and Japanese and Thai massage therapies. Rooms at the Carnac Lodge...
Located in PlouharnelRoom from 90 €
Chambre d'Hote Villa Mané Lann    
9.5
Plouharnel
Set in a 6000 m² park with a heated swimming pool, this guest house is located just 3 km from Quiberon Bay. It features an outdoor hot tub and you can request a Thai massage. Free Wi-Fi...
Located in PlouharnelRoom from 81 €
L'Hippocampe     
8.3
Plouharnel
Surrounded by beautiful countryside and only 2 km from beaches at Carnac and Plouharnel, this friendly hotel offers comfortable accommodation, sauna and a free fitness area with a power...
Located in PlouharnelRoom from 60 €

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