Villas in Auray
Auray suits couples and small groups wanting a proper Breton town, with the old port of Saint-Goustan and TGV trains to Paris. It is a working town of about 14,000 on a river rather than a seaside resort, and homes here are mostly small, with gardens but no pools.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £514
About Auray
Auray is a town of about 14,000 people on the Loch, also called the Auray river, a small coastal river that flows into the Gulf of Morbihan. The town stands high on the west bank. Down in the valley, east of the river, is the port of Saint-Goustan, which goes back to at least the 12th century, with timbered houses and a 220-metre quay named after Benjamin Franklin, who landed at Auray in December 1776. The quay is now a marina lined with restaurants and hotels, and boat trips to the islands leave from it. Up in town, the church of St Gildas dates from 1636. The homes are close together in town.
Is Auray right for you?
- Best for
- Train travellers and couples who want a harbour quarter for evenings
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool or a beach outside the door, as Auray is a river town and its homes are mostly small ones without pools.
Near Auray
Gulf of Morbihan
The Auray river runs out into the gulf, and the gulf boat tours call at the Saint-Goustan marina.
Brech
The neighbouring commune to the north, where a crucifix at Kerblois marks the spot where Charles de Blois fell in the Battle of Auray in 1364.
Ploemel
A rural commune about ten minutes from Auray, with the Golf de Saint-Laurent and its 18 and 19-hole courses set in woodland.
Quiberon line
The railway between Auray and Quiberon, nicknamed the Tire-bouchon or Corkscrew, currently runs only in summer.
Getting to Auray
Lorient airport is about 35 km away. Auray station, more than 2 km north of the town centre, has TGV trains on the Paris to Quimper line via Rennes, so arriving by rail through Paris works well. A car helps for trips beyond town.
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La rivière St Goustan
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per nightAuray villa holidays: questions answered
What is Saint-Goustan in Auray?
Saint-Goustan is Auray's port quarter, in the valley east of the river. Its quay is now a marina with restaurants and hotels alongside, and Benjamin Franklin landed at Auray in 1776 to ask for French aid in the War of Independence.
Can you get to Auray by train?
Yes, and easily. Auray station has TGV services on the Paris, Rennes and Quimper line as well as regional TER trains. It lies more than 2 km north of the town centre, so it is not a short stroll from the old port.
Do holiday homes in Auray have pools?
Generally not. Homes in Auray are mostly small, for two to four people, and most have a garden instead; a few sleep up to eight. Check each listing for outdoor space and parking.
What was the Battle of Auray?
It was the last battle of the Breton War of Succession, fought on 29 September 1364. Charles de Blois was killed at Kerblois in neighbouring Brech, where a crucifix now marks the place.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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