Surrounded by water, the Quibero Peninsula alternates with the open sea, with its wild coast, swept by winds and waves, and the almost Mediterranean softness of its sheltered coves, where the Atlantic Ocean takes on turquoise hues. Quiberon and its bay are also villages and hamlets with blue shutters and lush beds of hydrangeas, small hotels with old-fashioned charm, pancakes that taste like childhood, mussel and potato casseroles and invigorating sea baths. Follow our guide to Brittany.
The spirit of family retirement
Hotel Port Haliguen
This is a charming little hotel overlooking the lighthouse of the picturesque little town of Port Halligen, much quieter than its neighbor Quiberon. With its white facade and typical Breton slate roof, the hotel plays on tradition from the outside, but its 21 small rooms, very comfortable with their large beds, have been renovated in a refined spirit. The establishment has a panoramic south-west facing terrace, perfect for an aperitif in the sun with a view of the old harbour. From €77 per night for a beachfront room in low season.
Hotel Port-Haliguen, 10 place de Port Haliguen, 56170 Quiberon. Such. 02 97 50 16 52.
Two seas hotel
This beautiful 1930s building, set in a garden of fragrant pines with its period terrace, is located behind Pentivre Beach, the longest on the Quiberon Peninsula. From the rooms on the second and third floors, the view is lost in the blue ocean. Purchased 17 years ago by a charming couple from Bordeaux, this 14-room hotel (without the complete TV shutdown) has the soul of a true family home with vintage charm and impeccable comfort. We (re)come there with happiness. From €88 per night.
Hôtel des Deux Mers, 8, avenue Surcouf, 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Such. 02 97 52 33 75.
Shellfish, pancakes and crustaceans
Swimming pool
Located on a point surrounded by cliffs, this hut in Cote Sauvage was once used to keep crabs and crustaceans in a deep natural cavity. Turned into a bistro, Le Vivier is now an institution. We don’t come here for the main decoration, but to see the sun go down to the sea in front of the restaurant’s terrace and to taste langoustines, crabs, scallops, serums of incomparable freshness, not forgetting the main mussels and potatoes. It is recommended to arrive early to get a seat on the terrace. Seafood platter for €32.
Le Vivier Restaurant, Vivier Road, Quiberon. Such. 02 97 50 12 60.
Old Port Crepes
At the end of a small cul-de-sac, on the pier of the old port of Halligen, this creperie occupies a beautiful stone fishing house covered with vegetation. In 2022, the management of the creperie changed, but the quality is still there. The interior design has been redesigned, more comfortable and bright, revealing beautiful stone walls. But it is its flowery terrace, surrounded by legends, that gives it all its charm. To have a table in summer, you need to order and enjoy thin and crispy pancakes and pancakes. A sugar crepe from €2.80.
Crêperie du Vieux Port, 42-44 rue Surcouf, 56170 Quiberon. Such. 02 97 50 01 56.
The base
This restaurant opened in the spring of 2022 in the new port of Port Halige in Quiberon and overlooks a forest of masts moored to sailboats. Perfect for dinner or enjoy a sunset dinner. Expect around €35 for lunch.
Base, 12 rue d’Olibarte, 56170 Quiberon. Such. 02 97 88 85 07.
Seafood appetizers
At the end of the pier
At the end of the Port of Orange, in the heart of the postcard-perfect village of Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, this tapas bar, recently taken over by a couple from Quiberon, is one of the best addresses on the Isle of Presque. come and drink, especially as the sun begins to set. Its little balcony, feet in the water, offers a fabulous view of the beach and its little sailboats swaying in the wind. From one euro per glass.
At the end of the Quai, 90 Quai d’Orange, 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Such. 02 97 30 92 08.
The application
This is one of two bars in Portivy, an adorable pocket port, the only one on the wild coast of Quiberon. After a walk along the coastal path, the Annex promises a gourmet break (beautiful dessert plates) almost on the beach. We would stay there for hours watching the tide rise or fall. From one euro per cup.
The Annex, 2 Quai Saint-Ivy, 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
Water or sand slides
Kayaking along the wild coast
This is an opportunity to discover one of the world’s most beautiful marine locations at sea level. Disintegrated rocks in strange shapes, caves in the rocks inaccessible by foot, seabirds nearby… The guides want to make the kayakers aware of the beauty of this fragile ecosystem. Easier than you might imagine, sea kayaking is accessible to everyone, especially kids. From €18 for a 1.5 hour trip with Sillages Sea Kayaking School.
Sillages Sea kayaking school, sea base, – 5 avenue de Groix, 56510 Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Such. 06 81 26 75 08.
Sand yacht on Penthievre beach
The first beach of the Quiberon peninsula occupies 7 uninterrupted kilometers of sand bordered by dunes, making it one of the best places for sand yachting in Brittany. Nothing could be simpler to practice this sliding sport. all you need is a little wind and tide. Open to children from 7 years of age, the sand yacht, somewhere between a go-kart and a sailboat, offers the thrill of speed in complete safety. From €23 low season: 1 hour sand cruise with Les Passages du Vent Club.
Passages du Vent, avenue Surcouf – Penthièvre, Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Such. 06 08 83 57 87.
Swim in the sea in the Bay of Saint-Pierre-Quiberon
If you are not confident enough about your level to do lengths in the slightly cool water of the peninsula, Cedric Rowark will reconcile you with a swim in the sea. This former member of the French national team has become a coach, helps and advises. for beginners to feel good in the water and improve their water ease. It also helps experienced swimmers optimize their technique, go further, longer and faster. €50 for the first hour, then a decreasing rate according to the number of sessions.
Swimming lessons daily in Port d’Orange in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Such. 06 18 69 49 68.
More information about the Quiberon Peninsula : www.morbihan.com
[Initialement publié en août 2020, cet article a fait l’objet d’une mise à jour.]
Source: Le Figaro