Morbihan is perhaps the Breton department that offers lighthouses their most contrasting setting.
On one side, the Gulf of Morbihan - an almost silent inland sea of seemingly gentle waters.
Brittany: nature, legends, storms & heritage
Articles to find out more about Brittany: storms, forests (including Brocéliande), legends, shipwrecks, lighthouses and cultural landmarks.
Brittany: guides, practical information and stories
I'm talking about Brittany coastlines exposed to storms, of forests (including Brocéliande), and wrecks along the coast.
You will also find legends, cultural references to help you understand the places, their history and their imagination, as well as a guide dedicated to Breton lighthouses.
What you will find in this section
- Places to see in Brittany: nature, coastline, heritage.
- Practical info: access, times, atmosphere, weather.
- Breton stories and legends (Brocéliande, traditions).
- A look at photography: atmospheres, mist, light.
Explore Brittany by theme
Storms, forests, legends, shipwrecks, lighthouses, Brocéliande: choose a theme and start reading.
Storms in Brittany
Understand the winds, waves and tides and find the best (and safest) observation points.
View articlesForests in Brittany
A selection of forests, with practical guidelines for choosing where to go depending on the season, light and weather.
Explore the forestsLegends
Stories to give you a different view of Brittany: the characters, places, traditions and atmosphere of Brocéliande.
Discovering legendsShipwrecks & marine cemeteries
Places marked by the ocean: abandoned boats, shipyards, relics and memories of the Breton coastline.
See the wrecksForest of Brocéliande
A guide to Brocéliande: points of interest, itineraries and the legends associated with the sites.
Read the guideLighthouses in Brittany
A department-by-department guide to the main lighthouses in Brittany, with a map, historical anecdotes and advice on how to photograph them.
Exploring the headlights
Artistic photographs of Brittany
I photograph Brittany with a graphic approach, inspired by drawing and painting.
For me, the shot is just a starting point: I sometimes use ICM or other creative techniques. Some images go even further: I draw directly on them (using a graphic tablet).
If this approach appeals to you, check out my limited edition artistic photographs.
