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Plouhinec

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Morbihan

Between wood and sea, Plouhinec, large open fields! The motto of this city in the Morbihan in Brittany, not unattractiveness. Between the Etel river and the sea of ​​Gâvres, it enjoys an exceptional natural heritage between the forest and the Atlantic Ocean. Plouhinec is conveniently located fifteen kilometers from Lorient and thirty kilometers from Vannes, the capital of the department.

Full of charm and rich in natural and architectural heritage, the city of Plouhinec is a perfect place for a relaxing family vacation or leisure full of friends. Difficult to resist the unique view of the ocean and the proximity to other exciting attractions like Port Louis, its citadel and its walls, and his house Riantec or sea to discover the middle surrounding ocean.

The presence of beach dreams some of which have been awarded the European Blue Flag for years, such as the beach or of the Magouëro Kervégant, also brings much charm to Plouhinec.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPlouhinec
Postcode56680
Tourism labels
Latitude47.6970550 (N 47° 41’ 49”)
Longitude-3.2509490 (W 3° 15’ 3”)
Surface area35.58 km²
Population5487 inhabitants
Density154 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVannes (40 km, 38 min)
Insee code56169
IntercommunalityCC Blavet Bellevue Océan Communauté
DepartmentMorbihan
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Sainte-Hélène4.9 km (7 min)
Merlevenez5.7 km (7 min)
Belz7.2 km (9 min)
Locmiquélic8.5 km (12 min)
Étel8.7 km (12 min)
Riantec8.8 km (11 min)
Port-Louis8.9 km (15 min)
Gâvres9.3 km (12 min)
Nostang9.8 km (11 min)
Erdeven9.9 km (12 min)
Kervignac10.6 km (12 min)
Locoal-Mendon13.8 km (17 min)
Lanester14.8 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Plouhinec is a small Breton town rich in heritage, including the natural level. The site boasts unique views and exceptional views of the ocean and part of the Morbihan.

Inlet that sinks between Plouhinec and Etel, the Etel river is a natural site of the most beautiful. It allows to enjoy a beautiful rugged coastline, as well as other small coves and beaches surrounding wild islands. Website protected and managed by Britain alive, Ria Etel is also a significant flora with the presence of herons, terns or even shags.

The Lorois Bridge, which spans the Ria of Etel, connects Auray to Lorient. Only passage between the two sides, it owes its name to the prefect who decided its construction, Edouard Lorois. Formerly called the Pont du Bon Dieu by locals, it was restored in the late 1990s.

Also charming, the site of the dunes is one of the last great wilderness areas across the UK. Very popular, the place is home to many nesting bird species, and it is possible to admire various protected plants or endangered, such as the orchid or sea grape.

The beaches of Plouhinec do not lack attraction and offer the opportunity to practice various sports activities in addition to admire the beautiful scenery. Beach Lines particular, part of the site dunes, is one of the most beautiful in the city. The beaches of Kervégant and Magouëro their part, awarded the European Blue Flag for years.

The Gallo-Roman Villa of Mané-Vechen is an archaeological site to assess the remains of a Roman settlement. Every summer it is possible to meet archaeologists, and during the European Heritage Days, it is possible to appreciate the furniture found on site.

Our Lady of Grace was built in the late nineteenth century in a neo-Gothic style on the remains of a church of the twelfth century. The altarpiece and the pulpit are works of art of the cabinet.

Also note the presence of a pretty little harbor, the Old Passage, where homes are literally at the water's edge.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

The small town of Plouhinec, with nearly 5000 inhabitants, no shortage of entertainment and cultural attractions.

Plouhinec hosts a weekly food market on Wednesday from 8 to 13h. In summer, a night market is also offered on Mondays, from 16h to 21h.

In April, to celebrate the arrival of spring, Plouhinec organizes his famous plant fair. On this occasion, it is possible to buy seedlings or seeds, and get many tips for the maintenance of the garden and indoor plants.

A celebration of the sea is proposed to visitors and residents Plouhinec in July. Various events are organized, and it is possible to admire beautiful boats.

Rock, reggae, electro and hip-hop are on the agenda of the famous song festival of Eucalyptus Plouhinec. In early August, many concerts are well organized in a charged atmosphere.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Drawing / painting / three-dimensional art classes
Arts and Crafts15 € Erdeven (9.2 km)
Fun food-themed trail in the World of Carabreizh
Entertainment0 € to 3 € Landévant (11.2 km)
Old sailing ship ride in the Gulf of Morbihan
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 80 € Arradon (33 km)
Outdoor show: Eternal Sarah Bernhardt
Entertainment14 € Sauzon (35 km)
Cruise in the Gulf of Morbihan and islands
Nature and the great outdoors25 € Vannes (37 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Larmor Point Circuit
HikeEasy2:05Belz (4.6 km)
Ouerch Loop
HikeIntermediate1:25Belz (7.5 km)
The Tour of the Small Sea of Gâvres
Village visitEasy3:30Port-Louis (7.7 km)
The Great Megalithic Arc
HikeEasy2:30Erdeven (10.4 km)
Water Circuit
HikeIntermediate3:20Camors (24 km)

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Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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