port de st goustan

ileftfootprints

We combined the trip to the port with a trip to Vannes since they are in close proximity. Besides its famous connection to Benjamin Franklin, this port was used for shipping until the nineteenth century and was also a trading port which was particularly active in its routes with Spain and Great Britain. The decline of trade in the port began with the arrival of the railway in 1862 and today it is a marina and port of call for tours of the Gulf of Morbihan. Tip: As you come into town on Rue Saint-Sauveur there is a car park (parking for campers as well) on the left right next to a cemetery. It is a short walk from there down to the port.

gsxrEastSussex

Stay in Auray for a week last August. We were only 5 minutes walk from this beautiful old port. Lovely walking along the banks of the estuary and with great restaurants in the port overlooking the small harbour. Cross the small bridge and walk up a small hill in to the town of Auray. Loads of great beaches around and other places places. I would definitely recommend and are coming back to this area this year.

Garryowen65

Very relaxing atmosphere, quaint little port with a hive of activity with lots of restaurants and bars.

jamesdelaney1

The harbour of the old town of Auray lying on a tidal inlet from the Golfe du Morhiban. Plenty of quayside restaurants & bars, very popular with tourists & rightly so. A great place for a cool beer on a hot summer's afternoon or evening. L'Armorique is the most reliable place to eat. (See my separate review)

sabi_traveller

Walk down from the centre of Auray to get a nice view of the port. Then enjoy a nice walk along Auray river or drink a coffee in one of the cafes :)

suzziej

This riverside port is very picturesque. It is delightful to stroll along the dock and dine in the restaurants here. There is easy access from the port to the old town of Aufray and its steep cobbled streets and shops and galleries.

Prune1167

The upper town of Auray is, in itself, handsome and, in places, quaint and colourful. However, its hidden secret becomes apparent as you head steeply down a pretty cobbled street towards the river where half-timbered and multi-coloured mediaeval houses cluster, jewel-like around the cobbled harbour and wonderful, weathered stone bridge.This is the Port of St.Goustain, where inviting restaurants spill out onto the harbourside and provide an opportunity for relaxed people and, indeed boat watching.There is not a lot more to this charming spot. A few small roads head higgledy-piggledy uphill and are worth a wander but really this is a spot to relax, order a drink and drink in the atmosphere. In a way, I felt it was like a small fragment of one of the larger mediaeval cities such as Dinan, Quimper or Vannes, with the same historical charm but without the crowds or the traffic.For those not relishing the relatively short but steep ascent to the car parks of the main town, there is a road train which gives a brief and entertaining tour of both parts of Auray, stopping at convenient jumping-off points.

dazza69Tipperary

what a great place to visit , fells like stepping back in time . would recommend to anyone visiting this area

224emmad

We visited on a Monday and enjoyed the huge market that fills the town. Beautiful little cobbled streets leading down to the port with art galleries and creperies. Tempting caramel shop next to the bridge and some good places to eat and people watch by the water.

TSinParis

If you are in the region, be sure to visit this charming and historical port. The first American ambassador to France - Benjamin Franklin - landed here in 1776 to ask for France's help in the American war of independence. The port itself is a former fishing port that now is port for mostly sailboats and small yachts, with art galleries, restaurants and cafes. It is better to park your car at the top of the hill and walk down to the port. The town of Auray is worth a visit as well.

Julian140

Very picturesque old harbour . reminiscent of a scene from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! Accessed either down a steep hill from Auray or via a half mile or so flatter walk from a car park from the other side of town. There are a number of galleries bars and restaurants , the latter of which specialise in excellent sea food though you should expect to pay a bit of a premium for the location.if you are in the area it is definitely worth a visit for a meal or a leisurely drink

Oldcop8093

We have visited the port of St Goustan on many occcasions over the last 20 years, and have found it to be a little oasis. There are several restaurants, several of which we have sampled, and which we shall visit again, on our next visit, this September.I would thoroughly recommend any visitor to the area visit Port St Goustan.

Mags5002013

We enjoyed wandering about this lovely place soaking up the Breton atmosphere. It is very picturesque and there are lots of galleries to visit. We parked at the top of the hill in the free car park and walked down to the water. It is an easy walk down and a bit more challenging on the way back up, but we enjoyed it. Our reward was an ice cream from the shop beside the bridge - I particularly enjoyed the salted caramel one!

RebelVirginia

St. Goustan is the quaint little port area, serving Auray--limited strictly to pleasure craft on the river. There is a beautiful stone bridge connecting St. Goustain to Auray. The square on the St. Goustain side of the bridge contains many good restaurants: starving in St. Goustan should not be one of your worries. We also heartily recommend Le Marin Hotel, as far as we can tell, the only hotel at the port. Just across the bridge on the Auray side, the street going up the hill on the left is full of delightful artists' ateliers and galleries. St. Goustan is a hidden gem, very photogenic, and far more charming than than Auray itself.

cloudyskiies

Great areas to walk, a number of good places to eat, easy access to the upper town. And it's where Benjamin Franklin landed on his way to ask for help from Louis XIV!