Morbihan is one of the most magical regions to explore by van. On the sea side, explore the peaceful waves of the Gulf of Morbihan and the reefs beaten by the swell of Quiberon. The charm works even inland, from its green valleys to the forest of Brocéliande.
In Morbihan, you will have no trouble parking your camper van. Are you traveling out of season and the campsites are closed? Join one of the many communal parking areas set up for you.
Camper van rental: Morbihan in 3 days
Pick up your converted van rental at the Avis explore agency in Nantes, then take the road to Vannes. After a pleasant lunch on the port or in the medieval centre, set off to explore the Gulf of Morbihan. You can spend the night in one of the campsites in the charming village of Larmor-Baden, on the banks of one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
After a morning walk on the beach of Locmiquel, continue on your way to Carnac. There, let yourself be lulled by the mythical atmosphere of its ancestral menhirs. Take the rest of the day to discover the wild coast of Quiberon and pass the arch of Port-Blanc, at the tip of Percho. This walk is only accessible at low tide. If you rent your van in Morbihan at the beginning of August, spend your evening to the sound of the biniou, at the Interceltic Festival of Lorient.
On the last day, venture inland to discover Pontivy and pedal along its canal locks. Also visit the imposing Château des Rohan, heritage of the princely family of the Duchy of Brittany.
On the way back to Nantes, take a detour to discover Josselin, a charming town reflected in the bed of the Oust in the heart of a wooded valley.
Camper van rental: a week to explore Morbihan
If you have 7 days for your van rental in Morbihan, take the opportunity to explore the region from top to bottom.
D1 in Morbihan by van: medieval journey
Pick up your rental van from our Avis explore agency in Nantes, then head to the Rhuys peninsula to discover the Château de Suscinio. Coming out of the medieval fortress, go for a walk in a protected natural environment, between dunes and ponds. Then head back to La Gacilly, birthplace of Yves Rocher and haven of well-being. For the night, stop at Malestroit, on the banks of the Oust.
D2 in Morbihan: on the way to the Forest of Brocéliande
The next day, the legendary forest of Brocéliande welcomes you in the golden light of dawn. Let yourself be guided by a storytelling walk, bike ride or horse-drawn carriage: discover the Fairy Mirror, the tomb of Merlin or the Grail Chapel... At Comper Castle, relive the flamboyant medievalism of the Arthurian legend. Take refuge in the cozy cocoon of your rental van in Morbihan to spend a spellbinding night in the woods.
D3 by van in Morbihan: through the countryside
Continue your crossing of deep Morbihan by taking the side roads to Le Faouët, through meadows and undergrowth. Here, the lapping of the river accompanying the singing of birds are the sound framework for bucolic getaways and heritage visits between castles, museums and churches.
D4 Direction the sea
Descend to the ria d'Étel, where land and sea mingle in a bewitching spectacle. Take to the open sea from the Morbihan coast by entrusting your rental van to a guarded car park, or board it on the ferry to Belle-Île-en-Mer!
D5 in Morbihan: visit to Belle-Île, aptly named
In this little paradise not far from the coast, admire the flowering heather of the wild coastline and the Aiguilles de Port Coton. Between swimming, hiking or strolling around the port, your day at sea will slip away without you realizing it!
D6 on the way to the menhirs of Carnac
Back on the mainland, take the road towards the menhirs of Carnac. Go along the Gulf of Morbihan at your own pace. Why not embark on a cruise on an old rig, from the tip of Arradon?
J7 Vannes by camper van
When you arrive in Vannes, admire the old ships in its marina and the half-timbered houses in its historic center. This is an opportunity to taste a kouign-amann or a delicious pancake on the port. After a digestive walk on the beach of Damgan, your van rental in Morbihan will come to an end.
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