If you've chosen a campsite near La Gacilly for your holiday in Brittany, you'll find it impossible to get bored in this area, which is home to a host of enchanting sites and must-see events. To help you organise your stay, here is an overview of the main assets of La Gacilly.
Since 2004, La Gacilly has been famous regionally, nationally and even internationally for its photography festival, which takes place from 1 July to 31 October. On this occasion, artists from all over the world exhibit their photographs in local halls, while the whole town is adorned with a series of large prints. Alongside the exhibitions, cultural events (concerts, workshops, conferences, etc.) are organised with photography as the common thread.
Whether you are a novice or a connoisseur of art, if your campsite is near La Gacilly, let yourself be seduced by this event. It is the largest open-air photography festival in France: every summer, more than 1,000 images adorn the facades, gardens and alleys of the town, offering visitors a free cultural stroll.
Practical information:
https://www.festivalphoto-lagacilly.com/
La Gacilly has an amazing museum: the Maison Yves Rocher. It is an exceptional place that pays tribute to this company whose founder was born in this village in 1930. The Rocher family still has close ties with La Gacilly, as the mayor of the village is none other than Jacques Rocher, son of Yves. More than just a brand of beauty products, Yves Rocher revolutionised natural cosmetics and contributed to the international influence of Breton know-how. Immerse yourself in the history of this heavyweight of French industry during your stay in La Gacilly.
The Yves Rocher House comprises three places: a museum to discover with the family, a boutique-institute to treat yourself naturally, and a restaurant (Le Végétarium) to enjoy before or after your visit!
Practical information:
Yves Rocher House
Le Moulin – Le Bout du Pont
56 200 La Gacilly
02 99 08 37 36
contact@maisonyvesrocher.fr
https://www.maisonyvesrocher.fr/fr/
Open every day (except Monday) from 10 am to 6 pm.
Reservation recommended
Are you addicted to thrills and water sports? Go to the Ile aux Pies. Located at the junction of Morbihan and Ille-et-Vilaine, this natural site welcomes guests from campsites near La Gacilly in a friendly atmosphere. Once there, you can rent kayaks and canoes (with or without supervision), go tree climbing with your family, slide down a zip line, climb a via ferrata or explore the area on an orienteering course for 3 to 5 people.
The courses on the Ile aux Pies are accessible from the age of 5, with levels of difficulty and minimum ages varying according to the routes and facilities (zip line, stretched footbridge, monkey bridge, Nepalese bridge, etc.). Do not hesitate to contact the site managers for more information and to make a reservation before your visit.
Practical information :
Île aux Pies trail
Route de l’Île aux Pies
56 350 Saint-Vincent-sur-Oust
06 16 99 81 41
https://escapades-verticales.fr/
Open from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm every weekend and public holidays from 03/04 to 27/06, every day from 24/04 to 09/05 and from 01/07 to 31/08, and every weekend from 04/09 to 26/09.
Reservation recommended
