Treat yourself to an unforgettable vacation in Brittany by opting for yacht charter in Morlaix, a charming town located in the north of the department of Finistère. With its rich historical heritage, Morlaix will allow you to discover the magnificent buildings that embellish its narrow streets.
Strolling through the city streets, you can admire the church of a former Jacobin monastery built around 1230, or the Italian-style theater built in 1888, which today occupies a place among the Historic Monuments. The church of Saint-Mélaine, built in the 15th century, is distinguished by its Gothic style and the magnificent statuary it houses. The old lantern-fronted houses, grouped together in the 9 Grande-Rue district, will take you back to the Middle Ages, as will the 16th-century Maison de la duchesse Anne.
But Morlaix also invites you to discover a world where Breton values are still very much present through traditional festivals, shows, dances and music that transport the city to every cultural event.
The landscape, meanwhile, is on a pitch of its own, especially by the sea. You can reach Île Louët with its iconic lighthouse, or Île Callot with its wild character.
A wonderful cultural melting pot
A city of character, Morlaix also stands out for its numerous cultural events celebrating Breton music from July onwards. The festivities in Morlaix begin with the Bagad de Morlaix, a Breton musical ensemble closely linked to the city, which owes its origins to a group of young men who gathered on the hills above Morlaix and formed the bagad Koad-Serc'ho in the 1950s. In April, contemporary music (hip-hop, rock, electro, etc.) can be heard for 3 days at the Panoramas festival.
Art is also honored in Morlaix during the Bel Été and has been embellishing the streets and squares of the city center since 2008, thus paying a fine tribute to Breton culture. Concerts and shows touch the seabed festive event that lasts until mid-August.
A moment of escape in the bay of Morlaix
From the seaside, you will be pleasantly surprised by the little treasures dotting the bay of Morlaix, which you will discover during a short stroll along the shore. islands, islets and rocks reveal themselves and are discovered at low tide, such as Callot Island, which, according to legend, houses the treasure of a 5th-century Danish fleet, the hiding place of which is jealously guarded by the Notre-Dame chapel perched on a hill. A symbol of the Bay of Morlaix, the Château du Taureau, built in the 16th century, is hard to miss on its rocky islet and offers you a brief historical interlude.
The bay of Morlaix will be a beautiful escape for budding ornithologists who will drop anchor not far from the rocky islets that are home to a large colony of cormorants and terns. Sheltered from the wind, the bay will finally be a recommended destination for lovers of sailing, sea kayaking, fishing on foot and diving.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 61 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess |
| Average price per week | $2,214 |
| Minimum weekly price | $496 |
| Maximum price per week | $10,349 |