For your holidays in Brittany, have you chosen a campsite near La Roche-Bernard? Are you looking for the best activities to do in this village and its surroundings? Let us guide you and discover the highlights of this picturesque and welcoming village!
La Roche-Bernard is one of the Breton towns that have been awarded the prestigious “Petite Cité de Caractère” label. Its medieval heritage has been remarkably well preserved over the centuries. You will be delighted to lose yourself in the Old Quarter and its maze of winding alleys such as the rue de la Saulnerie, the promenade du Ruicard and the rue de la Quenelle.
Get a bit of height with the Ponts circuit! This short 6.5 kilometre walk takes you through the historic heart of La Roche-Bernard, then along the village harbour and across two bridges. These (the Morbihan bridge and the La Roche-Bernard bridge) offer magnificent views over the Vilaine river. You can access the complete description of the circuit by clicking on the link below.
Practical information :
Le circuit des Ponts (yellow markers from 4 route de Guérande 56 130 La Roche-Bernard)
https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/exporter-pdf/19536/fr?mb_id_outil=22828&mb_use_temp=1
https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/19536-la-roche-bernard-circuit-des-ponts-officiel
The port of La Roche-Bernard is an essential stopover during your stay. Nestled against the western banks of the Vilaine, this area has been the nerve centre of the village since the late Middle Ages, i.e. since the end of the 11th century. It had its moment of glory in the 17th century, when Cardinal de Richelieu had the Couronne, the first French warship with three decks, built here! For the ultimate immersive experience, treat yourself to a river cruise aboard Morwenna, an authentic auric ketch (or two-masted sailing ship) over 11 metres long.
Practical information:
Morwenna
Quai Saint-Antoine – Old Port
56 130 La Roche-Bernard
06 08 08 19 68
http://morwenna.fr/
Open from mid-June to the end of October
The cultural and commercial history of La Roche-Bernard is linked to its original geographical position, at the end of the Vilaine estuary but only twenty kilometres from the Atlantic coast. During your camping holiday near La Roche-Bernard, make a stop at the Maritime Vilaine Museum to discover how the inhabitants of the village learned to exploit this river. In a sumptuous setting on a rocky outcrop, let the history of the Vilaine maritime be told through models of frigates, traditional costumes and tools from the past. A place to discover without hesitation!
Practical information :
Maritime Vilaine Museum
Château des Basses Fosses
6 rue du Ruicard
56 130 La Roche-Bernard
02 99 90 67 98
https://www.damgan-larochebernard-tourisme.com/patrimoine-culturel/musee-de-la-vilaine-maritime-la-roche-bernard/
Open from 08/07 to 29/08 (and all year round by reservation for groups), Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm
