Visit Ile Glenan, Brittany
The Glenan archipelago is a group of islands found 20 km off the Finistere coast south of Fouesnant (the ferry takes about an hour).
The most important island in the group is Saint-Nicholas, along with its sister island Bananec, which can be reached on foot at low tide from Saint-Nicholas. The Ile du Loch is the largest island in the group, and is private property. Six other islands and countless rocks and islets make up the rest of the group.
The Glenan islands no longer have any permanent residents.
Saint-Nicholas: this island is best known for the diving centre that has been established here for more than 50 years. The popularity stems from the fact that the water here is especially clear and ideal for diving. Nearby Penfret is home to a major nautical / sailing school and training centre.
The Natural Reserve of Saint-Nicholas was established on the island due to the need to protect a rare flower found here, the Narcissus of Glenan (see picture above - don't pick it if you see one!)
Guiautec Island is best known as a bird sanctuary and nature reserve.
Visiting the Iles de Glenan
A quiet group of islands, even bikes are not permitted on the islands - so bring walking shoes! Even if you are not here for diving you will be rewarded with quiet beaches and emerald green seas in a very peaceful setting. Facilities are very limited on the island, but there are two restaurants open during the summer.
It is also possible to organise boat trips around the Glenan islands from the mainland.
See Brittany and Finistere (the region and department for Ile Glenan) for more travel ideas...
Suggested places to visit near Ile Glenan, France
Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.
Concarneau 19km
Benodet 19km
Quimper 32km
Quimperle 38km
More suggestions: Ile de Groix 41km; Lorient 41km; Locronan 46km; Douarnenez 49km;
Ile Glenan tourist information: sights and attractions nearby
Archipel des Glénan - site of natural beauty (1km) : Marais de Mousterlin - site of natural beauty (16km) : Parc botanique de Cornouaille - remarkable garden (23km) : Jardin du prieuré de Locmaria - remarkable garden (33km) : Jardin du château de Lanniron - remarkable garden (33km) : Massif Dunaire de Gavres-Quiberon - grand site of france (48km) : Parc Victor Chevassu - remarkable garden (48km) :
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