Charter yacht in Auray

The historic city of Auray is one of the main places of pilgrimage for tourists in Brittany. Yacht charter is well developed here. Auray is a beautiful city east of Vannes and at the mouth of the northwest corner of Morbihan Bay. There are two, more or less significant and separated from each other, parts of the city:

• The main town and historical center of Auray on a hilltop;
• The port city of St. Gustan, on the banks of the Orei River below.

Yacht Charter in Auray

Auray on the hill is a pleasant city that has many interesting features to watch. They include:

• View from the Belvedere (at the end of Belvedere Street) to the river below and through Saint-Gustain;
• Rue du Chateau, which connects Auray to the river, is a very beautiful street with many art galleries that can distract you from your travel goals;
• St. Gildas Church on Notre Dame Square, with an interesting renaissance entrance and an impressive 17th-century altar.

There are several other points that you need to pay attention to, although they are sometimes hidden among later buildings. These include the 18th-century town hall with an impressive bell tower and two small chapels. Visit the tourist office of Orei to find a map of the city, which shows some churches, chapels and half-timbered houses.

Do not forget to look at the facade of the tourist office itself: it is located behind the facade of a small chapel of the 17th century. We advise you to look at the details and photos of St. Gustan, which is actually the port center of the Auray region. It is also worth visiting Saint-Anne-d'Oré , an important pilgrimage center with several impressive religious sites, just a few kilometers north of Auray.

Whatever you are planning while in the Morbiana area, try to visit the 15th-century port of St. Gustan at Auray, named after the patron saint of sailors and fishermen. Approach him along a steep narrow road leading from the square to the Orei River . Crossing the bridge, you will enter the almost perfectly preserved 600-year-old harbor, which today is full of restaurants and cafes - a great place to pass the time. Often on the embankment ancient ships moor, giving the taste of past times.

It was here that Benjamin Franklin arrived in December 1776 for secret meetings with the king of France. Franklin went to Paris to ask France for help in the American Revolutionary War, and one of the embankments is now named after him.

From June to September, visitors can take a boat ride from here around the small islands in Morbihan Bay. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the city, cross the narrow stone bridge that connects the two banks of Locke from the 13th century, and then climb Les Rampes du Loc'h. This purpose-built walkway leads up the hill to the place where the castle once stood.

If you are at Auray on Monday, then a vibrant, colorful market awaits you, which is located in the city center and fills the streets with lush products .

The main attractions are the 18th-century town hall and the 17th-century Église St-Gildas, which has a beautiful porch and a house for a sculpted wooden organ.

In the footsteps of the pilgrims

Nearby is the sanctuary city of Saint-Anne d'Or, an important Catholic pilgrimage site in Brittany. The neo-Gothic basilica is the highest goal of any visit, but do not miss the chance to wander around the monastery and pause at the wonderful fountain, memorial, monumental statue and Espace John Paul II. Guided tours are a great way to explore this wonderful cultural heritage site . Families can play the game “Finding the Keys to Time” (“A la recherche des Clés du Temps”) using the package available at the tourist office.

10 miles from Auray is Karnak, the mysterious megalithic monument to visit, which is 3,000 pieces of granite carved from stone in 4000 BC and standing in rows that stretch for miles ...

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