Belle Île: all 11 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore the picturesque coast of Belle Île on-foot during this panoramic, half-day hiking excursion. Belle Île, Le Palais, Port Jean, Port Quénenec, and Pointe de Taillefer Depart the pier for the short drive from Le Palais, capital of the small island of Belle Ile and home to a star-shaped, 16th-century citadel, en route to Port Jean. Upon arrival, begin your guided walking tour along a coastal footpath to Le Palais. Along the way, pass...

Experience the floral and coastal beauty of Brittany during this scenic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Belle Île, Le Palais, Sauzon and Eden Garden Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive from Le Palais to Sauzon, then continue on to the Eden Garden. Brittany, homeland of many explorers, was once the starting point of the most prestigious expeditions around the world. Today, Brittany serves as an ideal locale for gardens,...

Visit beautiful Brittany on this half-day (three hours) guided walking tour. Explore a portion of the historic 2,000-kilometer GR 34 Customs Path, the most famous of the Grande Randonnée long-distance footpaths. Behold the stunning sea views as you breathe in the fresh ocean air. Embark from the pier to begin the 15-minute stroll to your coach. Settle in for a 30-minute drive to the hamlet of Belle Fontaine where you kick off the 90-minute hiking tour. Begin at the Aiguade...

Gain a new appreciation for the small isles of the region on this tour filled with natural beauty regularly sought out by artists for generations. After a short walk from the pier to the coaches, leave Le Palais and drive to Port Coton. En route see the Grand Phare from the coach: the island's tallest lighthouse. Visit the original Port Coton needles, pyramids of rocks worn and shaped by the ocean where foam floats on the air like cotton balls on stormy days. Continue to the Pointe...

From Le Palais, Belle Ile's petite capital, take a scenic tour by coach to discover the key sights of the island. Pass by Sauzon, the picturesque harbor over the entrance of a deep estuary, known for its colorful facades. Join the spectacular wild coast of Port Coton to admire its needles, pyramids of rocks worm shaped by the ocean where foam may fly like cotton balls on stormy days. Then get acquainted with Breton gastronomy as you sample oysters with a glass of white wine at...

Le Palais, Belle-Île's main city, is dominated by a star shaped citadelle built in the 16th century by Gondi's family, bought by Fouquet and enlarged by Vauban. Take a stroll through history as you walk to the Citadelle and learn of its rich history. Walking Tour Walk through the charming port of Le Palais to the entrance of the Citadelle Vauban passing the gate (Porte du Bourg) and following the great Moat (Grand Fossé) carved in rocks to the Keep gate. ...

Belle Ile, "la bien nommée", is the largest of all Breton islands with a coastline comprising of cliffs, creeks and beaches, sloping gently down on the North side while facing the open sea. Le Palais, the small island's capital is dominated by a star shaped citadel built in the 16th century. Port Coton Take a short walk from the pier to the coaches and drive to Port Coton. En route, see the Grand Phare from the coach: the island's tallest lighthouse. View...

Belle Ile, "la bien nommée", is the largest of all Breton islands with a coastline comprising cliffs, creeks and beaches, sloping gently down on the North side while facing the wild sea. Le Palais, the small island's capital, is dominated by a star shaped citadel built on the 16th century. This "Battleship of the Atlantic", today museum and hotel, overlooks the harbour. Port Coton Take a brief walk through Le Palais and drive to Port Coton. En...

In terms of oysters, the coastal region of southern Brittany constitutes a very large area with many bays, rivers and streams. Discover this region of Belle-Île and the oyster farms that are known worldwide and sample this product with a tasting. Belle-Île After a short walk from the pier to the coach depart Le Palais, Belle-Île's little capital, and commence a short panoramic tour of this beautiful island. Pass the picturesque harbor of Sauzon, over the...

Belle Ile, "la bien nommée", is the largest of all Breton islands with a coastline comprising of cliffs, creeks and beaches, sloping gently down on the North side while facing the open sea. Le Palais, the small island's capital is dominated by a star shaped citadel built in the 16th century. Port Coton Take a short walk from the pier to the coaches and drive to Port Coton. En route, see the Grand Phare from the coach: the island's tallest lighthouse....

Explore the picturesque coast of Belle Ile on-foot during this panoramic hiking trek. Your half-day excursion features a guided hike from Port Jean to Le Palais. En route, pass through Port Jean, Port Quénenec and the Pointe de Taillefer, and take in breath-taking views of cliffs, coves, creeks, beaches, the coast, and sea. Note Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 7km (4.3 miles), at times over uneven surfaces, steep inclines, low lintels...