Where is Larmor-Plage?
Larmor-Plage is a seaside town in the Morbihan, in south Brittany, next to Lorient and Ploemeur. It sits at the mouth of the Lorient roadstead, facing the Île de Groix. Villa Keramzec is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and 10 minutes by car from Lorient.
Which beaches can you reach from the villa?
Toulhars and Nourriguel beaches are a 10-minute walk away, and Port Maria beach a 15-minute walk. By car, Locqueltas and Kerguélen are 3 minutes away, Fort-Bloqué 15 minutes and Guidel-Plages 20 minutes.
Every beach, with distances and activities, is covered in the guide to the beaches of Larmor-Plage.
What is there to do at the harbours of Larmor-Plage?
- Kernével harbour (15 min on foot): waterside bars and restaurants, boat hire.
- Port Maria (15 min on foot): beach and seafront restaurants.
Can you walk the GR34 from the house?
Yes. The GR34, the old customs officers' path that runs along the Breton coastline, can be reached directly from Villa Keramzec. You can set off on foot along the coast without taking the car.
For other walks inland:
- Lannénec lake;
- the banks of the Laïta, towards Guidel-Plages;
- the Clohars-Carnoët forest;
- the Étang du Ter lake.
What watersports can you try?
The Kerguélen watersports centre, on the beach of the same name 3 minutes away by car, offers sailing, catamaran, kayaking and diving.
Surfers will find waves at Fort-Bloqué, a lifeguarded beach 15 minutes away by car. At Kernével harbour, you can hire a boat.
What is there to see in Lorient, 10 minutes away?
- The Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly, at La Base, a museum devoted to ocean racing and sailing.
- The submarine base, where you can visit the Flore submarine.
- The Merville covered market in Lorient (temporary market hall during renovation): Tuesday to Sunday, 7.30 am to 1 pm, with a small open-air market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
- The Festival Interceltique de Lorient (Lorient Interceltic Festival), every year in August. To stay there as a group, see our page accommodation for the Interceltic Festival in Lorient.
How do you get to the Île de Groix?
The Île de Groix is reached by boat from the Lorient ferry terminal, a crossing of about 45 minutes with BreizhGo Océane. You arrive at Port Tudy. The island is best explored on foot or by bike, and is home to the Grands Sables beach.
What other outings can you plan?
- Bluegreen Ploemeur Océan golf course.
- Rock pooling and shore fishing at low tide, following local regulations and tide times.
- Le Pouldu, Courégant beach in Ploemeur and La Falaise beach in Guidel for a change of coastal scenery: Courégant is 9 minutes away by car, La Falaise 17 minutes and Le Pouldu 36 minutes.
Where can you shop and find local produce?
| Shop | Distance from the villa |
|---|---|
| Biocoop organic shop | Under 7 min on foot |
| Bakery | Under 7 min on foot |
| Supermarket | 2 min by car |
| Larmor-Plage market | 10-minute walk, Place Notre-Dame (around the church): Sunday 8.30 am to 1 pm and Thursday 8.30 am to noon; night market on Wednesday evenings in July and August, Promenade du Toulhars |
| Merville market (Lorient) | About 10 min by car, 23 min by bus (line T4) |
Groom Conciergerie's recommended addresses (fishmonger, crêperie, cider, cheese…) are gathered in the digital welcome guide, and the agent who welcomes you shares them on arrival.
What to do in Larmor-Plage when it rains?
Breton rain need not spoil your stay. Here are the nearest options:
| Activity | Where | Travel from the villa |
|---|---|---|
| Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly | Lorient, La Base | About 10 min by car |
| Flore submarine and submarine base | Lorient | About 10 min by car |
| Hot tub under a pergola | At the villa, from December 2026 | On site |
| Board games, books, DVDs, 2 Xbox Game Pass consoles | At the villa | On site |
| Table football in the playhouse | In the villa garden | On site |
| Reading or a meal under the conservatory's glass roof | At the villa | On site |
Opening times of the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly and the Flore submarine vary with the season: check their websites before you go.
In the evening, the closed wood-burning fireplace in the dining room warms the living area (firewood not provided). From December 2026, the spa is another good option on grey days: see the page holiday home with a private hot tub in Brittany.
Distances from Villa Keramzec
| Place | Time | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Biocoop, bakery | Under 7 min | On foot |
| Kerblaisy bus stop (T4 line) | 5 min | On foot |
| Toulhars and Nourriguel beaches, town centre | 10 min | On foot |
| Port Maria beach | 15 min | On foot |
| Kernével harbour | 15 min | On foot |
| GR34 | Direct access | On foot |
| Supermarket | 2 min | Car |
| Locqueltas and Kerguélen beaches, watersports centre | 3 min | Car |
| Kerpape and Anse du Stole beaches | 5 min | Car |
| Perello beach | 7 min | Car |
| Lorient | 10 min | Car |
| Fort-Bloqué beach | 15 min | Car |
| Guidel-Plages | 20 min | Car |
| Île de Groix | Crossing from Lorient | Boat |
To stay locally, see the overview of Villa Keramzec, a holiday home in Larmor-Plage.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do in Larmor-Plage in a day?
A morning on Toulhars beach, lunch at Kernével harbour, a walk on the GR34 in the afternoon and a sunset on the beach: all of it on foot from Villa Keramzec.
How far is Larmor-Plage from Lorient?
From Villa Keramzec, Lorient is about 10 minutes by car. A T4 bus stop (Kerblaisy) is 5 minutes from the house.
What to do in Larmor-Plage when it rains?
In Lorient, 10 minutes by car, the Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly and the Flore submarine are indoor visits. At the villa, there are board games, Xbox consoles, the fireplace and, from December 2026, the hot tub under a pergola.
Can you visit the Île de Groix from Larmor-Plage?
Yes. Boats to Groix leave from Lorient, 10 minutes by car from the villa.
Where can you go sailing near Larmor-Plage?
At the Kerguélen watersports centre, 3 minutes by car from the villa: sailing, catamaran, kayaking and diving.
Are there walks starting from the house?
Yes. The GR34 coastal path can be reached directly from Villa Keramzec.
