Le Morbihan in Camping-Car: advice, areas, routes

How to visit the Morbihan in motorhome or van? Wanderlix illuminates your lanterns in this article!

Are you planning to go to Morbihan on a camper or in a van? You're right. A travelling stay south of Brittany is indeed a very nice idea of destination. Morbihan is one of Brittany’s most important pearls, and represents one of the most popular resort areas France . Rich in a remarkable natural, historical and cultural heritage, the department will bring you unforgettable experiences.

For a sporting holiday, a cultural, culinary or relaxing stay, you will not miss the essential things to do and to see by coming to visit the Morbihan by camping-car. On the program: the wild coast Quiberon and its peninsula , Vannes and Lorient , Carnac and Menhir Alignments, Gulf of Morbihan . The department has unmissable sites.

Here is our small guide advice to prepare your trip and visit the Morbihan by camping-car or in furnished van.

Ideas of itineraries in the Morbihan motorhome

The Morbihan stretches over 6,823 km2 and is the second largest department in the Brittany region by its area. Its coastline, nicknamed the "Côte des Mégalithes", bears witness to the richness of its history. The Morbihan is indeed known to house the highest concentration of megalithes in the world, at Carnac alignments.

In order to establish your itineraries, you must define the nature of your journey (painting, culture, sport, historical heritage) and adjust your steps according to the duration of the journey. In a weekend, your trip will only be a short escapade in nature or city, without really discovering the area. You'll have a good look at the roads for a week.

The department is so rich in things to see and do that you will need several weeks to explore everything. The advantage is that you will not need any vacation rental in the Morbihan!

Here are some ideas of itineraries if you don’t know where to go:

• The Morbihan in 3 to 5 days : Vannes, Île-d’Arz and Île-aux-Moines, Damgan, Quiberon and the beaches of the wild coast, the beach of Ty Bihan and the tip Saint-Colomban, Carnac, Lorient;
• Morbihan in 10 to 15 days : same steps, more Larmor-Baden, Locmariaquer, Sarzeau, Arzon and the peninsula of Rhuys, Belle-Île-en-Mer, the island of Houat and Hœdic,island Groix and its beaches (Les Grands Sables, the Pointe de la Croix, Locmaria), Erdeven and the beach of Kerhillio, the beach of Sainte-Barbe, Pénestin (falaises de la plage de la Mine d’Or) ;
• Morbihan in 20 to 30 days : the same steps, the more the interior of the land with Ploërmel, the forest of Brocéliande in Paimpont (Côté Île-et-Vilaine), Locminé, Pontivy, Rochefort-en-Terre.

If you have any time after this ambitious journey, explore the must-see sites of Brittany in the neighbouring departments: Qimperlé, Quimper the coast of Cornwall, Brest and the coastline cut off from the Iroise Sea, the Crozon peninsula.

You can also visit Rennes , Saint-Malo , Saint-Brieuc , the coast of Emerald and the coast of Granit Rose in Côtes d’Armor .

Driving in the Morbihan in motorhome : traffic rules to know

Are you wondering about driving to visit the Morbihan on a motorhome? Note that the department's road network is composed to 99% of departmental and municipal roads . The Morbihan has 248 kilometers of national roads and 4,191 kilometers of departmental roads. So most of you will ride on small roads. This can make the crossings complicated by camping-car.

The relief of the department is rather weak. On the coast, the altitude varies from 30 to 50 meters only. The western hinterland is relatively hilly, with the Lanvaux lands and the Black mountains to Gourin. The highest point of Morbihan is only 297 metres above sea level at Mont Saint-Joseph. Leaving in camping-car in the Morbihan therefore does not present, priori, any difficulty.

However, Morbihan is a department regularly watered by rain and swept by winds . It should be noted that driving under the weather requires increase its concentration level and vigilance. You need to adapt your driving to the weather conditions. Slow down (or do not speed up if you are already driving) in the event of sustained rain or winds as the paved roads can cause slips and accidents. In the event of a violent storm (it even happens in Brittany), don’t hesitate to stop at it road margin if visibility becomes zero.

The speed limit is reduced to 50 km/h if visibility becomes less than 50 meters Because of the fog. Finally, here are our latest tips to drive in camping-car : ensure the height and width of the vehicle to avoid clashes on the bodywork in maneuvers. Pay attention when crossing the backs of donkeys and in the roundabouts. Extend braking distances And don't make yourself influenced by the cars that follow you. It’s not because a motorist “sticks you” to the back that you have to accelerate: park on the side to let them pass you.

Motorways in the Morbihan: what price for your camper category?

Here is a rule to remember, which prevails for the whole region of Brittany: there are no highways in the Morbihan . No highway means no toll roads. There are, however, separate roads on which speed is limited to 110 km/h. The company Vinci Motorways has not managed to expand its activities in the region. It is often understood that this is the result of a geopolitical question dating back to the end of the 15th century.

In fact, the Breton highways were created by government decision in 1968 to disenclave the peninsula of the rest of France. However, the law states that there can be no conceded (and paid) road if there is no alternative route. Visiting the Morbihan by camping-car taking the fast lanes will therefore free : on the N24 (Rennes-Lorient), N165 (Brussels) and the N166 (Ploërmel-Vannes).

How and where to rent a motorhome in France?

Would you like to visit the Morbihan in motorhome, but you don't have a vehicle? Now it is very simple to rent these vehicles between individuals, especially in France. Many platforms allow this type of rental, online, as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. You'll have to sign it as soon as you get back from Morbihan, and once done, the tour is played!

Campsites in the Morbihan: where to park?

When a destination is unknown, the issue of parking is of concern. Where to park and above all, where can we settle to sleep in the camper? Sleeping in his vehicle is permitted by French law, but certain practices must be respected so that it is not considered to be camping wild .

If you are parked on the public space, do not leave the holds or camping equipment (tables, chairs, gas stove, parable, etc.). You can park on all pitches in blue areas (free limited time parking, with parking disc) and white (extra charge or free). In large cities such as Vannes and Lorient, places can be difficult to find, especially during the summer season.

By camping-car, you will not be able to access the underground car parks : opt for dedicated camper areas , often on the margins of downtown.

Sleeping on the coastline can be complicated, especially in summer. Avoid areas where no prohibitions were issued by municipal or prefectural order. It is best to avoid natural parks, including the Gulf of Morbihan Park. To install you in legality, the department of Morbihan has many service areas dedicated to motorhomes.

In the fitted van, it will be easier because you will pass more unnoticed. If you find an area that is not frequented, you can try the experience. You don't want to look for a secure and pretty spot for hours? The Park4night app will be a very valuable tool to find what you are looking for. The reference program of multiple places (parking, camping, service area, isolated places, etc.) where to settle, shared by a community of travellers.

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in the Morbihan?

But then what weather conditions will be during your stay? No one wants to visit the Morbihan by camping-car under the rain and in the wind! The best season to visit the Morbihan in camping-car spreads logically on spring and summer, between beginning of June and end of September .

The climate of Morbihan is of a temperate oceanic type on the coast. Inland, the climate is degraded oceanic. As a result, the weather is mild throughout the year with moderately hot summers (except during the episodes of the particle), mild winters and abundant precipitation. The latter, however, vary almost from simple to double: rainfall exceeds 1,300 mm northwest of the department, but is less than 700 mm on the islands and south coast (Belle-Île, Quiberon, Rhuys peninsula).

The maximum average temperature (in Lorient, for example), varies 8,9 °C January to 22 °C July. In Vannes, however, the maximum averages are higher and oscillate between 9.3 °C (January) and 24.1 °C (July) .