Quiberon: The wild beauty of a Breton peninsula

A trip to Quiberon is a guaranteed escape without having to leave France! In the south of Morbihan in Brittany, this 15-kilometre-long peninsula offers breathtakingly beautiful seascapes of changing colours and superb white sandy beaches (although the weather in Brittany is not tropical!). Here, nature reigns supreme. The sometimes raging waves crashing against the majestic cliffs, the varied flora that flourishes on the Peninsula and the striking colours of the Atlantic Ocean in shades of emerald and aquamarine make for a breathtaking spectacle.

As if to reinforce this aura of natural paradise, Quiberon is attached to the mainland by one of France's rare isthmuses. This thin strip of land bordered by water, just 22 metres wide, helps to make the Quiberon experience unforgettable. Riding the Tire-bouchon, the little summer train that runs between Auray and Saint-Pierre de Quiberon, gives you the impression of moving on the water. Quiberon is the ideal destination for lovers of hiking and water sports, who will appreciate the incomparable waves of the Atlantic coast, whether seen from a distance from the cliffs or tamed on a kitesurf for the more adventurous.

Despite its small size, the peninsula is full of treasures to discover, starting with the peaceful Bay of Quiberon and its long, beautiful fine sandy beaches (which are very popular in summer).

Its idyllic appearance has earned it a place among the most beautiful bays in the world. The calm, blue-green sea is ideal for swimming and stand-paddle boarding. But the other side of Quiberon is, of course, the rugged and sublime scenery of the Côte Sauvage, with its wind-beaten cliffs plunging into the cobalt waters of the ocean. From the Pointe du Percho to the sumptuous arch of Port-Blanc, there are hiking and cycling trails to immerse you in this typically Breton wilderness.

At the southern end of the peninsula, the Pointe de Conguel, the last rocky bulwark before the ocean, offers a breathtaking panorama of the rough waters of Brittany. Here, more than ever, you are overwhelmed by the dizzying and exhilarating sensation of being at the end of the world. If the call of the open sea is too strong, Quiberon is also the ideal starting point for escaping the continent and setting off by boat to explore the Breton islands of Houat, Hoëdic and the famous Belle Île en Mer.

When it comes to getting away from it all, Quiberon is no exception, with its picturesque villages of white houses surrounded by blue hydrangeas. Amid the scent of pine trees mixed with iodine, discover the megalithic sites dotted around the peninsula, testimony to the ancestral Breton culture that is still very much alive. Brittany in general, and Quiberon in particular, is also a gourmet destination par excellence!

Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the hamlets, discover the superb seafood restaurants and stroll through the delightful boutiques offering a wide choice of made-in-Brittany treats such as niniches and salidou (salted butter caramel) or the delicious locally-made fish tins with their pretty traditional illustrations. The famous La Quiberonnaise and La Belle-iloise canneries, true emblems of Brittany's heritage, are located in Quiberon and are open to the public.

It's a fascinating opportunity to learn more about the history of fishing in Morbihan and take home some tasty souvenirs. Quiberon, as you will have gathered, is the ideal place to come and recharge your batteries while soaking up the beauty of nature.