Vannes & Gulf of Morbihan: a weekend trip from Paris by train

Train: 2 h 30 by train
Arrival station: Vannes

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

Paradise immersion in the Gulf of Morbihan maze.

Rampart gardens, washhouses and market halls: Vannes opens onto the Gulf. Arradon coast paths, ferry to Île aux Moines, flat water perfect for wingfoil and catamaran at Arradon Nautical Club (~15 min by bus). TGV ~2h30 from Paris Montparnasse.

Who is it for

Couples : Extrêmement romantique : Golfe du Morbihan et Île aux Moines à deux.
Friends : Entre potes : vélo, wing sur eau plate et îles.
Families : Top famille dès 5 ans : eau plate, îles faciles et paysages doux.
Solo : Solo douceur : Golfe, Île aux Moines et sentiers côtiers.

Things to do

Arradon coast paths — GR34
From Pomper mill to Arradon point: Gulf and Île aux Moines views (~10 km).
Conleau peninsula
A 30-minute walk from the centre: woods, a coastal path along the gulf and a seawater beach. The locals' classic stroll, reachable without a car.
Séné marsh reserve by bike
~10 km to the Séné marshes: birds, tide mills and tiny harbours.
Arradon Nautical Club (CNA)
Wingfoil, windsurf, catamaran and optimist on flat water — 15 min from Vannes by bus.
Gulf boat tour & Île-aux-Moines
Boat trip from Vannes maritime station: a crossing between the islands of the gulf, with an optional day stop on Île-aux-Moines. Operated by Compagnie du Golfe.
Ramparts & old town
Gardens below the ramparts, washhouses, market halls and the half-timbered place Henri IV.