Belle-Île-en-Mer Travel Guide

 vinc_bilb Says:  Contrasting with the rough beauty of the wild coast, the towns of Belle Île are pleasant to discover, with a specific charmIn particular:1. Le Palais, the more animated, colored 2 Sauzon and its charming small harbour 3 Locmaria with a small adorable church, illuminated by... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  Vauban’s Citadel (in fact , Vauban designed the project but it was completed 2 centuries later, the money was missing) is dominating the port of Le Palais. The citadel was built in five stages (XVI - XIXth century)After, the citadel serves as penal colony, as center for... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  I try most of the time to ask locals about restaurants + ... There advises are really valuable and this restaurant was the 1st choice, according to that. OK, its location is OK but not the best, but the food and service were really good!Reservation is recommendedThe access... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Beer brewery has been tradition in Brittany since the 17th century. For some years young brewers have again picked up this old customs and with great success. At partys the young Bretons prefer to drink beer rather than strong alcohol and they are of great popularity, the... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  We used the compagnie Oceane for our transfer from Quiberon to Belle-Ile - Le Palais and all was OK. There are 2 options:/1/ With your car: 2 boats, 450 passengers each, 35 cars, duration 45 mn,indicative cost = 30€ / adult+ 172€ for one car, round tripWarning: reservation... 

 cochinjew Says:  I was just in belle isle. even though the place is busy, no problem getting ferry tickets. i went to the ferry terminal in quiberon the day before and was able to get the tickets. there are quite a few departures and on arrival, the place is full of activity with people... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Another way to get around the island is by hire car or even buggies. These open buggies are quiet small - however are good fun if you want to explore the island "top less". The rental companies are situated in the main port of Le Palais and also in Sauzon. 

 MikeAtSea Says:  All over the island you will find bicycle tracks, and since the island is quiet flat one way to explore it is on a bicycle. You can rent bicycles in the main port of Le Palais almost next door to the ferry departure point. 

 Lochlann Says:  In summer, there is a market in the centre of Le Palais, the main town and port. You can get fresh fish locally caught, and a lot of the crafts and souvenirs made on the island. Some also use the market to advertise special activities for tourists, like a day out fishing and... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  Nothing special to list, but some current advises for an island with sharp cliffs, coastal roads and cracks in cliffs:1. Don't forget: The road ends in the cliff!2. The hike may involve certain risks, specialy near cliffs3. The marine mist can rise very very fast 4. The... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  .The islandBelle-Île-en-Mer is the largest of Brittany's island (south), located next to the Quiberon peninsula.Dimensions: 17 x 9 km, average attitude of 40mThe coasts: a mix of sharp cliff edges on the southwest side (exposed to the ocean) named the Côte Sauvage (Wild... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  A good start when you arrive is to visit the friendly tourist office of Belle Ile - situated next to the port of Le Palais. Here the staff is equipped to provide you with maps and information and to make your stay more worthwhile. The tourist offices web page is... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Sunny beaches, rough sea and foamy waves, flowery moors and small sheltered creeks, villages well integrated in the environment, secret glens, rocks chiseled by wind and sea, Belle-Ile shows many different faces and an amazing variety of superb landscapes. The nature that...