Belle-Île
・Fortress with a panoramic view of the sea and town
・Island that Monet loved
【Island description】
It is the biggest island in Bretagne. The meaning is the beautiful island and you can visit by ferry from Quiberon or Vannes. The artist Monet stayed in this island for one month and drew many paintings. If you have much time, you should stay in this island for a few days. If it’s the one-day trip, you participate in a visit tour by bus or visit yourself. We show you the visit by yourself in this site.
【Overall rating】
★★★★☆
【Time required】
3h30
【Budget】
8.50 euros
(except the ticket for the ferry)
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
【Map and access to Brittany】
①Rennes: A town where buses to Mont Saint-Michel depart
②Fougeres: A town with a medieval fortress
③Saint-Malo: A popular medieval seaside city
④Dinan: A medieval town with a clock tower and port
⑤Vannes: A historic town with a castle
⑥Auray: A rustic port town
⑦Carnac: A town with a mysterious group of megaliths
⑧Quiberon: One of Brittany’s most popular beaches
⑨Belle Île: Brittany’s largest island
⑩Lorient: A port town with the International Celtic Festival
⑪Quimper: A town famous for its pottery
⑫Locronan: One of the most beautiful villages in France
⑬Brest: A modern town on the westernmost tip
Check here for area information around Belle-Île ! !
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Access
You can visit Belle-Île by ferry from Quiberon or Vannes. We show you the ferry from Quiberon in this site. To find the ferry station in Quiberon, visit the page of this city. As the time schedule depends on the day, check the following site.
Time required : 50 min
Admission fee (two ways)
October – March : 37.60 euros
April – September : 40.70 euros
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Ferry Station
②Tourist Information Center
★Go to Jules Simon St and go to Jacques le Blanc St at a roundabout. Then, pass a bridge and go up the street. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
③Citadel Vauban★Go back the route and when you pass the bridge again, go straight. Then, turn left at the end and go straight. It takes 5 minutes.
④Saint-Gérand Church★Continue to walk on the street and turn right at the roundabout. Go up the Carnot Avenue for 15 minutes.
⑤Vauban Gate★Turn left in front of the gate to go to Remparts St. When you find a small gate on the right hand, pass the gate. Then, go to left at a forked road. It takes 20 minutes.
⑥Ramonette Fortress★Go back the route. When you pass the small gate again, turn right to go to Willaumez St. As you go back to Carnot Avenue, go down the street and return to the ferry station. It takes 30 minutes.
【Goal】Ferry Station
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★We present the route from the port. If you want to visit other sightseeing spots, you should participate in a guide tour. For the registration, visit 7 on the map.
Time required : 5h30
Admission fee : 23 euros
Company site
https://www.lescarsbleus.com/le-grand-tour
【Start】
①Ferry Station
Station Service pour bateaux
Get off the ferry here.
②Tourist Information Center
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Get information here.
★Go to Jules Simon St and go to Jacques le Blanc St at a roundabout. Then, pass a bridge and go up the street. It takes 10 minutes by walk.
③Citadel Vauban★
Citadelle Vauban
*Currently closed under renovation
Time required: 90 min
Admission fee: 8.50 euros
Opening hour: 9h30 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm in winter)
Close: January
It is a fortress on a hill. Once used for military purposes, it is now a hotel, restaurant, and museum. The museum not only displays maritime and naval materials and ship models, but you can also see paintings depicting the island’s scenery. When you go out into the courtyard, you can see the palace used as a hotel and cannons in places. Because it is on a hill, you can see the port town very clearly from here.
★Go back the route and when you pass the bridge again, go straight. Then, turn left at the end and go straight. It takes 5 minutes.
④Saint-Gérand Church◎
Église Saint-Gérand
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 9 am – 6 pm
Close: No
It is a neo-Gothic style church. It was built in the 17th century, but collapsed in 1904 due to a fire, and was renovated the following year to give its current appearance. Inside, the decoration of the altar is very delicate and impressive, and the mural on the baptismal table is also distinctive.
★Continue to walk on the street and turn right at the roundabout. Go up the Carnot Avenue for 15 minutes.
⑤Vauban Gate
Porte Vauban
Time required: 10 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This gate was built in 1864 to surround the town with a wall. You can climb up the stairs on the side and enjoy the view.
★Turn left in front of the gate to go to Remparts St. When you find a small gate on the right hand, pass the gate. Then, go to left at a forked road. It takes 20 minutes.
⑥Ramonette Fortress◎
Fort Ramonette
Time required: 5 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is another fortress located by the sea. It’s not a museum, so you can’t explore it freely, but you can see the port town in the distance from here.
★Go back the route. When you pass the small gate again, turn right to go to Willaumez St. As you go back to Carnot Avenue, go down the street and return to the ferry station. It takes 30 minutes.
【Goal】
Ferry Station
Useful Links for Travel
【Hotel Reservations】
ExpediaThere is a lot of great hotel deals listed, and you can read comments from people from all over the world. You can also book these together with your flight.
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【Flight Reservations】
ExpediaIt is a world-famous travel site. It is convenient because you can also purchase domestic air tickets.
【Attractions and Tours】
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