Discover Pluneret at Camping du Port d'Auray 'Les Pommiers'

Starting point: Lucien Bigoin Stadium car park. D 102 towards Pluvigner Ideal for a family outing, this circuit full of freshness, close to the town, will take you through green woods and along the Pont du Roc'h river to discover the architectural heritage of water, fountains, wash houses, bridges, mills... You are walking in natural, private sites. Remain on the marked paths, respect nature, infrastructures and cultivated areas. For your comfort and safety, wear suitable hiking clothing. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

The Lann Veur trail, through the vast moorland, takes you through orchards, heaths and forests, towns and villages, to discover the history of this natural space transformed by humankind. In the warmer months, meander beneath the green foliage and through the fragrant flowering moorland. In winter, let yourself drift into reverie by the ponds, amidst the golden grasses and russet ferns.

Starting point: Languidic Dézinio Arboretum. Access D 724, towards Dézinio in Lann Menhir. Start sign at the crossroads on the left before Dézinio (parking on the left-hand shoulder along the road, to avoid obstructing the passage of service vehicles). This lovely walk takes you from Dézinio wood to the villages of Saint-Nicolas and Dézinio, through undergrowth and along paths. A shady trail in summer, with beautiful views over the bocage and the discovery of rural architectural heritage: chapel, old farms, water features... You are walking in natural, private sites. Remain on the marked paths, respect nature, infrastructures and cultivated areas. For your comfort and safety, wear suitable hiking clothing. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

At the heart of the Petite Mer de Gâvres, this walk with a distance of 2 km round trip, without any elevation gain, you will discover Riantec and its cultural and environmental heritage. You will leave the town, near the church of Saint Radegonde to join the island Kerner, classified as an area of ecological interest Natura 2000. It is necessary to go there to observe the birds, marine or migratory, contemplate the flow of the tide, admire the lavender color of the statice in bloom, the olive green of the obione or the apple green of the samphire ... Comfort walks allow people with disabilities, but also elderly people and families to enjoy nature and its environment as easily as possible. These walks were chosen in equal parts for their tourist attraction (heritage on the route, beauty of the landscape,...) as well as for their level of accessibility (advised support or independently). Short or long distance, sea or countryside, easy or more sporty,... you just have to make your choice. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Departure: Kerdurant Park Loop of 9km around Riantec that will make you discover all the landscapes that make up the town. After exploring the town, let yourself be guided to the small sea of Gâvres. Linger around the castle of Kerdurant and the tidal mill of Stervins. Open your eyes as you approach the Dreff marsh, you may have the chance to see passerines and other inhabitants of the reeds. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Departure: Kerdurant Park Loop of 9km around Riantec that will make you discover all the landscapes that make up the town. After exploring the town, let yourself be guided to the small sea of Gâvres. Linger around the castle of Kerdurant and the tidal mill of Stervins. Open your eyes as you approach the Dreff marsh, you may have the chance to see passerines and other inhabitants of the reeds. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Starting point: Kerdurant park This 5.5km circuit takes you through the sunken paths of Riantec. You'll pass through woods to the north of the village, walk along the old imperial road and discover the villages along the way. Paths can be muddy in winter, so don’t forget to gear up accordingly. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Starting point: Kerdurant park This 4km circuit takes you through the sunken paths of Riantec. You'll pass through woods to the north of the village, walk along the old imperial road and discover the villages along the way. Paths can be muddy in winter, so don’t forget to gear up accordingly. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Starting point: Kerdurant park This 7km circuit takes you through the sunken paths of Riantec. You'll pass through woods to the north of the village, walk along the old imperial road and discover the villages along the way. Paths can be muddy in winter, so don’t forget to gear up accordingly. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Starting point: 32 rue du Blavet, parking of the nautical base Along the Blavet and through the Bunz park, this short circuit, ideal for family walks, will lead you on the hidden paths between the cities and tell you the story of Lochrist. An unexpected nature walk in the heart of the city. You hike in natural and private sites. Stay on marked trails, respect nature, amenities and cultivated plots. For your comfort and safety, equip yourself with the appropriate hiking equipment. Certain allergenic species may be present along hiking trails, such as grasses, birch, alder, mugwort, ragweed, and olive trees. To plan your outings, you can consult the pollen monitoring data for the Lorient Agglomeration area and the recommended precautions to take via this link: https://www.lorient-agglo.bzh/actus/suivi-des-pollens/

Ty Ru or 'red house', is a village located at the junction of 2 Gallo-Roman roads, one leading to Port-Louis and the other to Gâvres., There existed at this place a Roman inn restaurant.

By going down the path to the wood you can discover the traces of an old railway.  Will you notice the traces of its passage? By following the raised embankment a few meters wide you follow the passage of this old line with metric track opened in 1921. It connected Baud to Port Louis via Languidic, Hennebont, Plouhinec up to Riantec. During the Second World War, the Germans took over the line and created a branch to the pebble storage area where you are. They also extended the line to Port Louis in order to transport materials for the construction of the Lorient submarine base. The pebbles were carried up from the beach of Magouëro in Plouhinec and then loaded into the wagonnets until Port Louis. Barges connected Lorient with their edges these pebbles and sand from the dunes of Erdeven.

On the left when exiting the circuit you will cross the Riant. It is a natural watercourse 4.33 km, it takes its source in the town of Merlevenez and flows into the small sea of Gâvres at Riantec.   The name of the municipality is also derived from the name of this stream that crosses it. 200m further you will find, hidden in the woods, the chapel of Locjean or Saint-Jean. It was rebuilt in 1884 instead of another chapel dedicated to St John the Evangelist. In a clearing between the religious building and the stream of Riant, is the votive fountain.

Legend has it that Saint Radegonde gave this fountain to the people of Riantec as thanks for having hidden her and protected her from the wrath of her husband Clotaire 1st, king of the Franks of Soisson. The spring is said to have sprung from the footsteps of Saint Radegonde's horse as she fled from her royal husband. The site was located on the ancient Gallo-Roman road leading to Port-Louis.

The construction of the Kerner bridge cut these two lakes off from the small sea of Gâvres. The marshes themselves were nothing more than a body of water before part of the marsh was reclaimed to build the road that now runs past the church. Numerous birds can be seen on the water and in the surrounding marshes: black-winged stilt, redshank and the common sandpiper.

Possible translation “the little white one”, due to the white colour coming from the subsoil. Kaolin is found at shallow depths in the wells. The village was made up of farmhouses and has been populated since time immemorial. Traces dating back to the 1st century prove the presence of Venetians (one of the peoples of Celtic Gaul).

The canal is a complex and accurate hydraulic machines, based on hydrodynamics and designed by French State engineers. Each element is essential and has a role to play: gutters feed water into the canal, locks tame it and make navigation possible and bridges connecting the river’s two banks facilitate communication. The tow path completes the system, enabling craft to navigate upstream, pulled by horses. Facilitating the circulation of goods and raw materials, until the start of the 20th century, canals and rivers helped to develop the economy of Brittany, especially agriculture and industry. In 1910, 3,220 boats were navigating between Pontivy and Hennebont, carrying 176,126 tonnes of goods, fertiliser, sand, lime, roofing timber and firewood, but also iron ore and coke from Bilbao and coal from Wales, etc.

The small sea of Gâvres is a space rich in plant and animal species. It is a land of birds. Every winter, thousands of them come here to refuel before returning to their nesting sites. More than 50 species of birds can be observed between October and March, coming from Northern Europe to seek food and rest. Every year more than 3,000 Brent Geese, small black and white geese, come to graze on the dwarf eelgrass beds. Everyone has a role to play in preserving this natural area: walk your dog on a leash and pick up after it, avoiding getting too close to birds on foot or during sporting activities such as kayaking or kite surfing, etc. Stay on the paths and respect the parking areas.

The first oyster farm on Kerner Island was created in 1905. It was a shellfish farm, for which the few buildings on the island (house and workshop) were built. In fact, its location created some clashes between the population and the owner of the park… In the 1990s, the house was converted into a museum on the theme of life in the small sea and its ecosystem. Open to the public, you can visit free of charge and discover the history of the island and the natural spaces that surround you.

The marshes or salt meadows have 2 parts: a low part submerged at each tide, called the mudflat, and a high part, called the salt marsh, submerged depending on tidal coefficients.  The mudflat has great biological diversity and breeding areas. It provides a nursery and feeding areas for the birds. It comprises mainly dwarf eelgrass which covers the sandy mud forming vast meadows or seagrass beds. Other remarkable species you may encounter are sea purslane, samphire, sea lavender or sea aster.

Restaurant, brasserie, fish of the day and home-made desserts. Daily specials and pizzas available to eat in or take away.

Situated in the historic market town on a pretty pedestrian square, the crêperie offers traditional cuisine: crêpes, galettes and salads. A large terrace where children can stretch their legs in complete safety. Recommended by the Label Famille Plus.

Situated on the harbour, lovely sea views from a magnificent terrace. Bar with live music during the summer. Ideal for a break with friends or family.

Located on the port of Piriac, La Vigie restaurant and its team welcome you to a warm and friendly setting. La Vigie brasserie offers refined traditional cuisine, prepared mainly from fresh produce, which you can enjoy in one of our two dining rooms with sea views or on the terrace overlooking the harbour. Discover the menu, with specialities that vary with the seasons, from seafood in summer to calf's head in gribiche sauce in winter. But all year round, La Vigie's fish sauerkraut is a must. You can choose your meal à la carte or from our menus. Each day, we offer a different starter and main course according to the chef's inspiration. Come and share a moment of conviviality with your partner, friends or family, as we are members of the famille plus charter. The wine list offers a wide choice of wines selected by us.

In a warm and modern atmosphere, the chef offers you by the fireplace : A traditional restaurant for lunch and dinner Pancakes and afternoon tea You can also enjoy LAB 1852's range of 6 craft beers.

A place not to be missed, with 100% Breton charm, this crêperie with character welcomes you on its terrace in summer and by its open fireplace in winter. On the menu: crêpes, galettes and ice creams made with fresh local produce, in the traditional way.

Situated opposite the port of Piriac with a lovely view of the sea, the restaurant serves traditional cuisine with specialities including seafood platters, fish, mussels, grills and salads.

Charming little stone house in the center of Piriac, well decorated, ideally situated to discover the little town bursting with character.

Comfortable house, very nice, well-situated, close to the center, shops and beaches.

Campsite with 100 pitches for mobile home rentals. Located right in the centre of the village and very close to St Michel beach.

The Les Flots Bleus campsite welcomes you for nature holidays in a friendly, family atmosphere. Between Brittany and Pays de la Loire, don't hesitate to book our mobile homes or a pitch for your tent, caravan or motorhome. Our major advantage is our location, since Camping Les Flots Bleus is 200m from the sea and 500m from the centre of Piriac sur Mer. And last but not least, come and relax in a calm and peaceful place, with no entertainment and no swimming pool, on a human scale... We look forward to seeing you!

Independent flat, renovated in 2017 with a surface of 50m². 200m from the beach and 300m from the market. Well equipped : living-room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, terrace, barbecue... Ideal for a young family.