# South Brittany: menhirs and the Gulf of Morbihan

> 3-day road trip of about 170 km (106 mi) with 7 stops, from Pont-Aven to Rochefort-en-Terre. About 2 h 21 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b2-morbihan-megaliths/

**At a glance:** 3-day road trip of about 170 km (106 mi) with 7 stops, from Pont-Aven to Rochefort-en-Terre. About 2 h 21 min of driving in total. Gauguin’s Pont-Aven, the wild coast of Quiberon, the standing stones of Carnac and the medieval streets of Vannes.

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| Distance | 170 km (106 mi) |
| Driving | 2 h 21 min |
| Suggested days | 3 |
| Stops | 7 |
| Route | Pont-Aven → Rochefort-en-Terre |
| Countries | France |
| Updated | September 12, 2026 |

## Route description

Pont-Aven, the river town where Gauguin and his friends painted, is a gentle start with galleries, water mills and butter biscuits. Take the N165 east past Lorient, then turn down the narrow isthmus to Quiberon.

The Côte Sauvage on the western side of the peninsula is all cliffs, arches and crashing surf, with a road and a footpath running along it; swimming is forbidden there. Back at the root of the peninsula, the Carnac alignments stretch for kilometres; start at the Maison des Mégalithes to see what is open.

Stop at Saint-Goustan, Auray’s old port, for a waterside lunch, then continue to Vannes, where half-timbered streets lead to ramparts and gardens. Boats leave from Vannes and other ports around the Gulf of Morbihan to the Île aux Moines and the islands.

Finish inland at Rochefort-en-Terre, a flowered village of slate roofs that is especially popular in December for its lights. The whole area has plenty of motorhome aires and campsites, and all stops are close together on flat roads.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Pont-Aven** (France)
2. **Quiberon** (France)
3. **Côte Sauvage of Quiberon** (Quiberon, France): The Atlantic side of the Quiberon peninsula: arches, coves and cliffs along a road with many parking spots. Swimming is forbidden here because of dangerous currents.
4. **Carnac alignments** (Carnac, France): Some 3,000 Neolithic standing stones set in long rows across the heath. In summer the fields are fenced and visited on guided tours; in winter parts are open to walk freely.
5. **Port of Saint-Goustan** (Auray, France): Auray’s old river port, with timber-framed houses and a stone bridge, where Benjamin Franklin landed in 1776. The quays are lined with crêperies and terraces.
6. **Vannes** (France)
7. **Rochefort-en-Terre** (France)

## FAQs

**How long is South Brittany: menhirs and the Gulf of Morbihan?**
3-day road trip of about 170 km (106 mi) with 7 stops, from Pont-Aven to Rochefort-en-Terre. About 2 h 21 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for South Brittany: menhirs and the Gulf of Morbihan?**
We suggest 3 days: about 2 h 21 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does South Brittany: menhirs and the Gulf of Morbihan start and end?**
It starts in Pont-Aven and ends in Rochefort-en-Terre.

**Which countries does South Brittany: menhirs and the Gulf of Morbihan pass through?**
France.