Locmariaquer
Between gulf of Morbihan and Quiberon bay
The entrance of gulf...
Locmariaquer is an authentic fishing village marking the entrance to the tumultuous waters of the Gulf of Morbihan, at the point of Kerpenhir.
With its narrow streets, old houses and picturesque harbor, the village has kept a charm of yesteryear where it is good to linger.
From the port, several shipping companies offer :
- Cruises on the Gulf of Morbihan
- Cruises to the islands of the Bay of Quiberon
- Crossing to Port Navalo, located just opposite Locmariaquer, on the Rhuys peninsula
The city of the oyster
Named "city of the oyster" with more than 40 oyster producers, Locmariaquer is the ideal place to taste the seafood that have made the reputation of the town.
Oyster festival : 17th and 18th August 2024
Port and oyster town, Locmariaquer has organized the oyster festival every summer.
Since 2022, "Oysters, Sails and company" is the new festival : oyster tasting, traditional boats, sailor songs and meals on the port, popular ball and fireworks...
Everything for a beautiful maritime festival.
Beaches, hiking and fishing ...
Its exceptional location offers many walks on coastal paths or bike paths, with magnificent views sometimes on the Gulf of Morbihan, sometimes on the Bay of Quiberon.
There is an 8 km hike to explore village and port, megalithic sites and natural areas. To download at the bottom of the page.
Surrounded by the sea, Locmariaquer has many beaches overlooking the bay of Quiberon, ideal for enjoying the pleasures of swimming or shore fishing.
The megaliths
Like Carnac, Locmariaquer has a remarkable megalithic heritage. Many mounds, dolmens and covered walkways are to be discovered throughout the town, at the turn of trails and hamlets.
To visit:
The famous cairn of the Table-des-Marchands, the tumulus and the broken Grand Menhir of Er Grah, three exceptional monuments grouped together on the same megalithic site.