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Saint-Armel

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Saint-Armel - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Morbihan
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Village of Morbihan, about twenty kilometers from the very touristic city of Vannes, Saint-Armel takes place in the heart of the Regional Natural Park of the Gulf of Morbihan. Member of the Rennes Métropole urban community, it is located not far from Surzur, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys or Saint-Avé.

The Breton town takes its name from Armel, a 5th century Irishman who migrated to mainland Brittany to found a monastery before ending his life in great holiness. Officially created in the middle of the 19th century, Saint-Armel was previously integrated into the municipality of Sarzeau.

Today, it is mainly for its natural heritage, made up in particular of marshes, that the village of Saint-Armel attracts visitors and lovers of Brittany.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Armel
Postcode56450
Latitude47.5718559 (N 47° 34’ 19”)
Longitude-2.7114950 (W 2° 42’ 41”)
Surface area7.95 km²
Population895 inhabitants
Density112 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVannes (20 km, 22 min)
Insee code56205
IntercommunalityCA Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération
DepartmentMorbihan
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Le Hézo2.1 km (6 min)
Sarzeau7.8 km (12 min)
Le Tour-du-Parc8.1 km (11 min)
Surzur8.6 km (10 min)
Theix-Noyalo11 km (14 min)
Ambon14.2 km (14 min)
La Trinité-Surzur14.5 km (17 min)
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys15.5 km (18 min)
Séné17.1 km (22 min)
Arzon18.3 km (20 min)
Saint-Avé18.5 km (21 min)
Damgan19.1 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

While strolling in Saint-Armel, you can stop in front of the small church before taking the direction of the marshes of Lasné. Always focused on salt collection, the site was transformed into oyster beds at the beginning of the 20th century, when its oysters were supplied to major Parisian restaurants. This activity continues to continue today thanks to the courage of a few oyster farmers.

Also be sure to visit the Ludré marsh, also an oyster farming site from the 19th century.

Accessible by road at low tide, Tascon Island is one of the last cultivated islands in the Gulf. It is possible to make very beautiful walks there. From the coast, you can also admire Enézy, an island in the gulf protected for its biotopes.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Tuesday at the end of the afternoon on the Place du Gros-Chêne.

Mid-August, it's Fridays in Armelois with a program of concerts and refreshments.

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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 11°C - Max. 13°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
Cruise in the Gulf of Morbihan and islands
Nature and the great outdoors25 € Vannes (8.3 km)
Old sailing ship ride in the Gulf of Morbihan
Nature and the great outdoors40 € to 80 € Arradon (10.1 km)
Cruise to visit the floating wind turbines
Culture and education3400 € La Turballe (29 km)
Drawing / painting / three-dimensional art classes
Arts and Crafts15 € Erdeven (34 km)
Fun food-themed trail in the World of Carabreizh
Entertainment0 € to 3 € Landévant (38 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): Stage 14c Saint Armel / The Tour of the Park
HikeIntermediate2:55Le Hézo (510 m)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): stage 22 Sarzeau Truscat in Saint Armel The Pusmen
HikeIntermediate4:00Sarzeau (6 km)
Circuit de Pembulzo Surzur
HikeIntermediate3:15Surzur (6.1 km)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): stage 15 The Tour of the Park / Sarzeau (Landrezac)
HikeIntermediate3:40Le Tour-du-Parc (7 km)
Gr Rhuys-Vilaine (Official): step 16 Sarzeau from Landrezac to Saint Jacques
HikeIntermediate2:25Sarzeau (7.4 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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