{"id":12626,"date":"2024-06-19T12:06:41","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/?p=12626"},"modified":"2024-06-19T12:26:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T10:26:45","slug":"family-holidays-in-brittany-10-must-do-activities-and-visits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/vacances-en-bretagne-en-famille-10-activites-et-visites-incontournables\/","title":{"rendered":"Family holidays in Brittany: 10 must-do activities and visits"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12626\" class=\"elementor elementor-12626\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f9566e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72f9566e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ba8d10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45ba8d10\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/\">The Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9 Estate<\/a> is a haven of softness and comfort that will become the starting point for your excursions and visits for many years to come. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/relais-et-chateaux-bretagne-accommodation\/\">family holidays in Brittany<\/a>. The destination is dotted with exceptional natural sites and historical curiosities, offering young and old travellers alike a thousand opportunities for entertainment, exploration and culture.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walk, cycle or take the train along the river Blavet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9 becomes your home port and its pontoon, which juts out over the Blavet, is a link between the mainland and the calm waters of the inlet. Enjoy walks or cycle rides along its lush green banks, or step back in time on board the Napol\u00e9on Express train, which winds its way through the countryside around the coastal river. These rides offer splendid panoramas and a total immersion in the Blavet valley, right by your holiday destination.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Boat trip to the Morbihan islands<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Set sail for the island of Groix from Lorient or, a little further south, set course for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/tourism-in-brittany\/destinations-places-to-visit-in-brittany\/morbihan-islands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Belle-\u00cele-en-Mer<\/a>. Family excursions allow you to contemplate the coastline, swim in secret coves and, with a bit of luck, encounter marine wildlife!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Cit\u00e9 de la Voile \u00c9ric Tabarly<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>During your family holidays in Brittany, the Cit\u00e9 de la Voile \u00c9ric Tabarly is a must-see in Lorient. The fun, interactive tour takes you into the world of sailing, a legendary sport in a town famous for being the starting point for some of the world's most famous yacht races.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cocooning at Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After a day of exploring, return to the comfort of Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9. This charming hotel in the heart of Southern Brittany offers a wide range of facilities and services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/relais-et-chateaux-bretagne-accommodation\/\">spacious rooms and suites<\/a>ideal for your small family. Sound <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/restaurants-bars-restaurant-gastronomique-bretagne\/\">restaurant<\/a> offers a range of Breton specialities to delight gourmets, and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/well-being-hotel-spa-brittany\/matcha-spa-in-brittany\/\">spa<\/a> This cosy setting promises moments of pure relaxation with your children. The park and gardens are also perfect for a peaceful family stroll.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visiting Vannes with children<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Make the most of your family holiday in southern Brittany to explore the medieval town of Vannes, with its ramparts, timber-framed houses and bustling port. Stroll through the cobbled streets, visit Saint-Pierre cathedral, and sample a delicious Breton cr\u00eape during a gourmet break.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Exploring the Morbihan coast by kayak<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>For adventurous tribes, the Morbihan coast is a vast playground to explore by kayak. Discover hidden coves, fine sandy beaches and observe marine life up close. Several water sports centres offer kayak hire and family-friendly guided excursions close to Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Discover the alignments of Carnac<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Carnac alignments are among the most famous megalithic sites in the world. Just 30 minutes from the hotel, these mysterious prehistoric monuments invite you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors. Children will be fascinated by the legends surrounding these menhirs, and parents will appreciate the mystical beauty of the site.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Beach fishing in and around Lorient<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Try your hand at a traditional Breton activity during your family holiday in Brittany. Armed with buckets and spades, explore the coastline at low tide to collect shellfish, crabs and other crustaceans. The beaches of Guidel and Larmor-Plage are particularly well-suited to this fun and relaxing activity.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit to the former Lorient submarine base<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After a stroll through the iodised air of Lorient harbour, young and old alike can plunge into a fascinating world at the former submarine base. This gigantic complex of military bunkers built by the German army during the Second World War even houses a real submarine, the Flore S645. You can visit the submarine and experience a true-to-life immersion in the Cold War conflict during which it served.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>An unusual family night in the&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/relais-et-chateaux-bretagne-accommodation\/le-bateau-caprice-family-holidays-in-brittany\/\" target=\"_blank\">suite boat<\/a><strong>&nbsp;Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Completely converted into a comfortable suite, this old rig now rests on dry land to accommodate two adults and three children during an unusual family holiday in Brittany. The deck becomes a private and intimate terrace, while the stern is transformed into a fun cabin for the young members of the crew!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Le Domaine de Locgu\u00e9nol\u00e9 est un \u00e9crin de douceur et de confort qui devient le point de d\u00e9part de vos excursions et visites pendant des vacances en Bretagne en famille. La destination est ponctu\u00e9e de sites naturels d\u2019exception, de curiosit\u00e9s historiques, offrant aux petits et grands voyageurs mille occasions de se divertir, d\u2019explorer et de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":12634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualites"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12626"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12639,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12626\/revisions\/12639"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.domaine-locguenole.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}