Arzon

Visit Arzon, Brittany

Arzon is a small village situated at the western end of the Rhuys peninsula, on the southern side of the Gulf of Morbihan (Brittany).

You might not recognise the name Arzon - in itself it is a quiet village - but the coastal region here is popular because of the two ports associated with Arzon - these are the bustling port of  Port de Crouesty to the south and the more traditional Port Navalo a little to the west, at the far end of the peninsula.

Exploring Arzon

There isn't a great deal of 'historical interest' in the village itself, apart from the church that stands at its centre, but take a little stroll when you are passing through - the surrounding streets are pretty, with small traditional whitewashed cottages, and you will also find a few shops including a small supermarket.

Around the village are several small hamlets, and also some prehistoric sites such as the 7000 year old burial mound at Tumiac (the 'tumulus de Tumiac).

There is an imposing cairn on the headland at Petit Mont (inside part of which the Germans built a defensive structure called a blockhaus during the second world war).

The prettiest direction out of Arzon heads along the coast towards Port Navalo, the more traditional of the two ports. In the opposite direction, Port Navalo is a livelier, more recently developed port with a pretty walk around the headland and a good selection of cafes etc.

There are also various small beaches in the vicinity of Arzon when the children tire of looking at pretty villages, and lots of picturesque coastal walks!

Tourist classifications for Arzon: Village in bloom (ville fleurie) 1*;

Suggested places to visit near Arzon, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys 6km; Ile aux Moines 7km; Ile-d'Arz 8km; Morbihan Gulf 9km; Sarzeau 9km; La Trinite sur Mer 11km; Carnac Plage 14km; Carnac 15km; Megalithic site of Carnac 15km; Saint-Goustan 15km; Auray 15km; Vannes 16km; Sainte-Anne d'Auray 18km; Quiberon 19km; Ile Houat 19km; Belle Ile 32km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Arzon

Arzon tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Golfe du Morbihan - site of natural beauty (9km) : Jardins de Kerambar’h - remarkable garden (26km) : La Vraie-Croix - ville fleurie 4* (30km) : Massif Dunaire de Gavres-Quiberon - grand site of france (38km) : Marais Salants de Guérande - site of natural beauty (41km) : Parc Victor Chevassu - remarkable garden (42km) : Briere - regional natural parc (49km) :

French version: see Arzon (Francais)