Morlaix Things To Do

Saint-Mathieu quarter, Morlaix

by freya_heaven

The Saint-Mathieu quarter of the town is the oldest part of Morlaix, sitting on the slopes on one of the three hills the town is built on, situated south of the town hall. This area is wonderfully atmospheric & traditionally olde worlde French, with narrow cobbled streets, timber framed buildings. In places it is still possible to see the old town walls. Definately worth a wander & an afternoon of your time.

Directions: South of the town hall

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	Maison de la Duchesse Anne de Bretagne Tip Rating:

Updated By Mikebond on November 20, 2005

house of Duchess Anne

by Mikebond

The house of Duchess Anne de Bretagne is a very beautiful wooden house. You can also visit its interior. Have a look at the photos in my travelogues.

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	Have a walk in the harbour zone! Tip Rating:

Updated By Mikebond on November 20, 2005

the harbour of Morlaix

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Morlaix harbour is a very beautiful part of the town and you should really go there. Some cormorants live there and have also been provided a place where they can stay and nidify.

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	Eglise de Saint-Mathieu Tip Rating:

Updated By Mikebond on November 20, 2005

Saint-Mathieu

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Saint-Mathieu is the main church of Morlaix and is worth visiting for its opening statue of Notre Dame du Mur. Its foundation dates back to the 11th century, but it was rebuilt in Gothic style between 1498 and 1505 and remade again in 1824. The bell-tower of 1548 is one of the first Renaissance buildings in France.

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	Queen Annes House Tip Rating:

Updated By freya_heaven on April 7, 2005

Maison de la Reine Anne,
Morlaix

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Morlaix is full of picturesque overhanging timber framed houses, dating back to the 1600s, one of which has been turned in to a museum called Maison de la Reine Anne. Where you wander inside & get the feel for life as it was centuries ago when The Duchess of Bretagne, Anne lived here. To read the long but fascinating story of her life & Bretagnes bid for freedom from the French check out the website below.

Entrance 1.5 euro. Opening times vary but mainly 10 - noon & 2 - 5. Longer in the summer

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Address: Rue du Mur, Morlaix

Website: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://service.bretagne.com/supplements/histoires_bretagne/1491.htm&prev=/search%3Fq%3DMaison%2Bde

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	Guimiliau Calvary Tip Rating:

By Andrew_W_K on August 20, 2009

Guimiliau Calvary

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About 5km further south and west of Saint-Thégonnec is the village of Guimiliau and another stunning Breton calvary. The colour of the stone is not as harmonious here as at Saint-Thégonnec but the calvary and parish close are even more spectacular.
When I was there I witnessed a wedding going on which impressed me enormously to think these magnificent churches serve their parish rather than us tourists.

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	Saint-Thégonnec Calvary Tip Rating:

By Andrew_W_K on August 20, 2009

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Saint-Thégonnec Calvary

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If you stay in Morlaix you are ideally placed to visit the three finest calvaries in Brittany.
Just 10km west of Morlaix is the village of Saint-Thégonnec and the site of one of the famous Breton Calvaries. The church at Saint-Thégonnec has the classic parish close comprising of triumphal arch, ossuary and the calvary itself that dates from the 16th century.

Directions: Just off the N12 between Morlaix and Landivisiau.

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	Eglise de Sainte-Mélaine Tip Rating:

Updated By Mikebond on November 20, 2005

Sainte-Mélaine

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The église de Sainte-Mélaine was built in flaming Gothic in 1489 over the ruins of a Romanesque church.

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	Morlaix Marina Tip Rating:

Updated By freya_heaven on April 7, 2005

Morlaix Marina

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It is a pleasant walk along the riverside next ot the marina. The boats here tended to be pracital & fun rather than pretentious as seems to be the case at many marinas. There are 153 berths all on the east side of the river.

According to the tides in the season you can get boat trips from the dockside here, either river trips or sea trips in to the bay of Morlaix itself.

Directions: North of the Viaduct

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By freya_heaven on April 6, 2005

Morlaix Viaduct

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The huge viaduct dominates the skyline & town of Morlaix. This very impressive structure consists of 14 arches over 60 meters high, spanning over the valley by 292 meters. Built in 1863 after 2 years of construction to continue the Brest to Paris railway line.

The bridge was bombed in 1943 causing 100 deaths below.