A fifteen kilometers southeast of Vannes and six kilometers east of the Gulf of Morbihan, Surzur, has the privilege of being both rural and coastal. Its charm and tranquility are highlighted by the brilliance of the Morbihan Gulf and the peninsula of Rhuys. Its location near the major axis of communications in Brittany, the route Nantes Vannes, allowed the installation of Brittany and the entrenchment of the language it speaks today. Almost all the names of villages in Brittany. Built in common after the Revolution in 1790, has always had a Surzur agricultural, embodied today by its main economic activity, which occupies 69% of the area of the municipal territory. Local products such as cider, oysters, sausage ... are sold in markets was on Thursday night and during the traditional animation of the town. The sea plays an important role in Surzur: the oyster zone, and the "route of the oyster" show the value of this activity.
Church of Saint-Symphorien: The Church of Surzur, more than any other has suffered during its existence, many transformations. But its hold current remained unchanged since its origin that is located at the end of the 11th century. The oldest part of the Romanesque style, recognizable by its west porch and the window above it, are shaped arch, typical form of the time. Choir of the church: there are the altarpiece (1751) and the remaining portion of the arch, dating from 1879. To the baptismal font is a modern painting exposed entitled Our Lady of the Harvest, conducted in 1938 by Xavier de Langlais. The memory of this artist surzurois is honored by the name given to the town hall square.
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Recouvrance also known as "Chapel of the lower town." The arched gate, the beautiful south gate basket-handle, the tiles inside, crawling with hooks make it date from the 16th century. The bell tower is newer (1891). From 1874 until after the war was a meeting place of the "Congregation of the Blessed Virgin." The Chapel of Our Lady of Recouvrance was completely restored between 2003 and 2007. This work was funded by the General Council, the Regional Council, the municipality with the help of the association "Stones and Traditions". The Chapel now hosts exhibitions and concerts every month from March to October.
Chapelle Sainte-Anne Grappone: Mentioned as 1455, under the name "Our Lady of Graz bridge", the former chapel of the merrymaking of St. Anne, was built on a hill (Graz). The rectangular building, with whitewashed walls, is also provided with a polygonal chapel, a sacristy, an arched doorway bearing the date of the reconstruction (1690) and a portal on a semi-circular porch. Under the arch paneled (formerly star-studded blue), stretches a beautiful tiled floor. The choir, separated by a wooden railing, his bed is decorated in an altarpiece of the dismantling recent emergence of left anterior wall paintings of great value. Not to mention the ex-voto of the missionary Mark Pedron (1906). An association of volunteers, has almost completed its renovation. When removing, for restoration of the altarpiece of the 19th century wall paintings in very poor condition were discovered. The municipality then decided, with the support of the General Council of Morbihan and the Regional Council of Britain, to restore this magnificent altarpiece in trompe l'oeil, it is now possible to admire the chapel. Admire the rich heritage while strolling in the territory of the municipality and the town: you will not fail to notice when the lintels of the doors or windows of some houses of yesteryear who have kept the inscriptions symbolize the profession of the owner .
The summer season begins in April by the Book Fair, continues during the third week of July by the renowned Art Fair. Attendance at these events among both exhibitors and visitors, well above the regional framework and provides a strong foundation for communal affirmed the will, to promote cultural development in rural areas.
These events are decorated each Thursday in July and August a summer market, giving local producers an opportunity to "taste" their products. In August, oyster farmers and demonstrate their knowledge by the "Beef Day" and "Oyster Festival" where tourists find themselves in a festive atmosphere surzurois.