Ile de Groix
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Ile de Groix is found off the Finistere coast, just south of Lorient.
The island is 7km by 3km, making it the second largest Brittany island after Belle-Ile-en-Mer.
The highlight of the island for beach lovers is the Plage des Grands Sables at the eastern end of the island. One particular unusual feature of this beach is that it is convex - a result of the unusual ocean currents that arrive from the top of the island and the north-west, and the south of the island and the south-west.
Perhaps the scenic highlights of the island are the Trou d'Enfer and the Trou de Tonnerre, dramatic breaks in the cliffs with stunning views.
The historic development of Groix, and in particular its main town Port-Tudy, was die to tuna fishing. Nowadays tourism has taken the role, and their are many attractive old fishermen's cottages to be seen.
There is a small museum dedicated to the history of the island in Port-Tudy.
Ile Groix: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites
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Places to visit near Ile de Groix
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Ile de Groix.
Some places to visit within 30 km of Ile de Groix are shown below (if found).
Lorient Lorient at 14 km Quimperle Town at 28 km
See also Ile de Groix (version Francais)
Airports near Ile de Groix
No airports have been found within 150km. Please see France airports to locate other airports in the region.
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Map of Ile de Groix, France |