Camping Le Conleau

Outdoor pursuits come in many guises around these parts. Head out on scenic walks through the salt marshes in the nature reserve just outside Séné (10 minutes away), or drive round to the headland at Kerpenhir (40 minutes away) for almost 360º views over the water. Closer to home, walk along the coast and riverside into the walled town of Vannes (a bus awaits to whisk you back to base should your feet protest). There’s also a riding centre in Vannes, or you could head out into the calm waters of the Gulf of Morbihan for various watersports; a couple of nautical centres are within 15 minutes. This stretch of coast is scattered with little islands for days out: take a boat trip from Vannes to the Île d’Arz (actually not just one island at all but an archipelago of eight islands), for sandy beaches and walks on 18 kilometres of coast path.