Lorient & Groix Island: a weekend trip from Paris by train

Train: 3 h 01 by train
Arrival station: Lorient

See it on the map, with this weekend’s prices and weather

Island escape on Groix and nautical thrills.

Sailing capital and gateway to Groix island (30-min ferry): walk or cycle round the island, Grands Sables beach, Eric Tabarly Sailing City. Lorient La Base is hub for liveaboard sailing and cruises — the saltiest southern Morbihan weekend, ~3h TGV from Paris Montparnasse.

Who is it for

Couples : Romantique : île de Groix, criques et ferry à deux.
Friends : Entre potes : voile, wing et tour de Groix.
Families : Très bon famille dès 7 ans : ferry vers Groix et vélo facile sur l’île.
Solo : Solo voile et île : Cité de la Voile puis journée à Groix à vélo.

Things to do

Groix island loop on foot or by bike
GR34 coastal path (~27 km): wild west cliffs, eastern beaches, Port Tudy. Ferry from Lorient (~45 min).
Eric Tabarly Sailing City & La Base
Interactive museum, marina and roadstead: Lorient's nautical heart, bus T2 from the station.
Sellor Nautisme — Groix base
Sailing, catamaran, windsurf and wingfoil rentals and courses (summer) at Port-Mélite beach, Groix.
UCPA Lorient — liveaboard sailing & cruises
Liveaboard sailing courses and cruises from Lorient La Base pontoons (pontoon D).