Pays d'art et d'histoire Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique
May–October 2026
What if architecture told you a story? Between ancient stones and contemporary lines, between tradition and innovation, our region reveals itself through its buildings, witnesses to every era and to the men and women who shaped it.
For its first year as a “Land of Art and History” designated region, Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique invites you to make new discoveries between May and October: from mysterious megaliths to radiating chapels, from nautical facilities to avant-garde villas from the 1960s.
Ready to explore? It all starts here.
Whether you’re simply curious or a true enthusiast, take the time to explore the region’s major historical sites—and its most unusual ones—to admire beautiful architecture, listen to local stories, immerse yourself in a medieval painting, have a one-on-one with an ancient statue, take a nap in the shade of a chapel, a megalith, or a modern beachfront villa.
The Land of Art and History offers you the chance to create your own discovery walk, take a guided tour, solve mysteries, attend a storytelling evening, or join a dramatized tour, and more.
Tickets available online, by phone, or at the Baie de Quiberon tourist offices.
Three themes for the Pays d'art et d'histoire
Megalithic architecture
Mega proud of our Unesco listing, we invite you to discover this age-old architecture.
Religious architecture
More than 26 buildings are open and animated. Two new churches join the program: Saint-Joseph in La Trinité-sur-mer and Notre-Dame-des-Flots in Etel.
Contemporary architecture
Four exhibitions and several events highlight the diversity and originality of architecture from the second half of the 20th century, from the beach boulevard and the Carnac Yacht Club to the astonishing Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire chapel, nicknamed Notre-Dame-de-la-Route in Brec'h.
A program of events to discover the region
Free tours: Immerse yourself in centuries of history and religious architecture in Brittany.Choose from 26 sites and create your own discovery tour.
Guided tours: With the "Petits-déj' du patrimoine" and "Croc'Archi" tours, learn about the history and architecture of the Pays d'art et d'histoire Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique heritage sites, accompanied by our guide-lecturers.
Dramatized tours: Would you like to discover history in an original way? Take a trip into the imagination with the Mouton Major theater company. And to spice up the experience, these tours take place at dusk.
Tours in French sign language (LSF): Hearing-impaired visitors can also enjoy our guided tours. The tour guide is assisted by a French sign language interpreter.
Tours in Breton: in partnership with the Maison de la langue et de la culture bretonne du Pays d'Auray, Ti Douar Alré, you can visit the Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire chapel in Brec'h and the Carnac Yacht Club in Brec'h, all in Breton.
Storytelling evenings: From June to October, five meetings with a storyteller accompanied by a musician are offered in partnership with Ti Douar Alré.
Exhibitions
Kourtney Roy, ExtraOrdinaire, Architectural discoveries in Morbihan
Conceived in partnership with the Conseil d'Architecture d'Urbanisme et d'Environnement (CAUE) du Morbihan and the Pays d'art et d'histoire Golfe Morbihan Vannes Agglomération, the photographic exhibition ExtraOrdinaire, Découvertes architecturales en Morbihan ( ExtraOrdinary, Architectural discoveries in Morbihan) presents artist Kourtney Roy 's vision of contemporary architecture in the département.
Presented in two media libraries, in a building and in the open air, the exhibition features a selection of shots taken in 2024 by the Canadian photographer of eight well-known and lesser-known everyday buildings, both public and private, in the Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique region.
QUIBERON: Jardin de Bretinio - May 1 to October 30, 2026 - Open-air exhibition
CARNAC: Centre culturel TERRAQUE - May 12 to 30, 2026
ETEL: La glacière municipale - June 6 to July 15, 2026
BREC'H: Centre culturel - Maison blanche - Ti gwenn - From September 17 to October 31, 2026
This project was carried out as part of a public commission financed by the Direction Départementale des Territoires et de la Mer (DDTM) du Morbihan.
Families and young visitors
Famill'archi: For an afternoon, join the Pays d'art et d'histoire architectural agency, or rediscover the traditional gestures of medieval imagiers. As a family or even on your own, come and imagine, reflect, draw and make your own creations. Ages 7 to 97.
Les Explorateurs du Pays d'art et d'histoire: discover the region's heritage with game booklets. Ages 8 to 98.
NEW EXPLORERS (open all year)
The magic fountain : Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-sept-douleurs, Crac'h
DÉTOUR D'ART GAMES
The key to the lost statue: Sanctuaire de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
The key to the coded message: Chapelle Sainte-Avoye, Pluneret
The key to the fantastic animals: Chapelle de la Trinité, Plumergat
The knights of time: Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, Locmaria, Ploemel
La clé des vestiges: Eglise Saint-Guigner, Pluvigner
In practice for the Pays d'art et d'histoire
Visits and workshops are led by guide-lecturers from the culture and heritage department of the Pays d'art et d'histoire Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique.
PARTICIPATION AND BOOKING
For all events, reservations and online purchases from the Bay of Quiberon Tourist Office are strongly recommended. Tickets can also be purchased directly from the tour guide at the meeting point before the tour starts, subject to availability. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time indicated.
Contact Bookings : at the Baie de Quiberon Tourist Offices, on 02 44 84 56 56 or via the online ticketing service.
FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
The Pays d'art et d'histoire offers tours accompanied by a French sign language interpreter. These are indicated with the LSF pictogram.
It is also possible to provide visitors with individual magnetic loops to follow the tours. Please request them when you register.
Find out more about the program on pah.auray-quiberon.fr (website under construction) and all the latest news on social networks: Facebook and Instagram
The Community of Municipalities comprises 24 municipalities: Auray, Belz, Brec’h, Camors, Carnac, Crac’h, Erdeven, Étel, Hoedic, Houat, Landaul, Landévant, La Trinité-sur-Mer, Locmariaquer, Locoal-Mendon, Ploëmel, Plouharnel, Pluneret, Plumergat, Pluvigner, Quiberon, Sainte-Anne-d’Auray, Saint-Philibert, and Saint-Pierre-Quiberon. Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique extends its thanks to the Ministry of Culture, the Regional Council of Brittany, and the Departmental Council of Morbihan for their support.
We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to the partners who bring our heritage to life and enliven the region of the Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique Land of Art and History: the Centre des monuments nationaux (Carnac and Locmariaquer), the Baie de Quiberon Tourist Office, the municipal services, the Centre des monuments nationaux, the Eclosarium, the elected officials and municipal services, the Museum of Prehistory (City of Carnac), the Tuna Boat Museum (Étel), the Pays d’Auray Ecomuseum (Brec’h), and local associations and church committees.