Brittany

Before you go

• Wild camping is banned in Morbihan. Sleep on a dedicated aire, a permitted car park or a campsite.
• Some municipalities near the dunes or by the sea ban parking altogether. Follow the local signs.
• Village roads are often narrow. Drive large vehicles slowly and plan routes ahead.
• In summer, book campsites in advance. Spring and autumn are usually quieter.

Planning

The administrative region of Brittany covers Finistère, Côtes-d'Armor, Ille-et-Vilaine and Morbihan, with Rennes as its capital. Historic Brittany also includes Loire-Atlantique, which now belongs to Pays de la Loire. In Morbihan almost all roads are municipal or departmental. By camper, a base with day trips therefore often works better than a long daily stage. Book campsites ahead in summer; spring and autumn are usually quieter.

Camping

Wild camping is prohibited in Morbihan. Overnight stays are only on a designated aire, a permitted car park or a campsite. Parking in road configuration is treated differently from camping with an awning or outdoor furniture. Some municipalities near the dunes or by the sea ban parking altogether, so check the signs. Municipalities and prefectures may issue their own bans. The Morbihan tourist office lists several aires, for example in Sarzeau, Quiberon and Guidel.

Getting around

According to the Morbihan tourist board, 99 percent of roads in the department are local or departmental. Villages often have narrow passages, so large vehicles should go slowly. Ferries serve islands such as Groix, Houat, Hoëdic, Île-aux-Moines and Île d'Arz. The motorhome stays on a designated car park before the crossing. Check ferry and parking rules locally.

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