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Visiting the islands

Finistère is a major maritime area where the Channel and the Atlantic form the landscape and set the pace of life. Discover the island of Batz, the island of Glénan, the island of Ouessant, the island of Sein and the island of Molène...
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  • Island of Batz (pronounced "Ba") 

    This little island lies opposite Roscoff (2 miles away) and measures just over 2 miles long and one mile wide. Read on


  • Glénan islands 

    This archipelago is located 11 miles off the coast and forms part of the Fouesnant area. It includes 7 islands which form the region's only lagoon. Only the island of Saint-Nicolas can be accessed by the public. Read on


  • He who sees Ouessant sees his own blood... 

    The Island of Ouessant is 5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide. The largest island in the Iroise Sea, it marks the point where the Channel meets the Atlantic. Read on


  • He who sees Sein sees his own end... 

    This island is located 6 miles off the "Pointe du Raz". It stretches over 1 mile in length and its highest point is less than 6 meters. Read on


  • He who sees Molène sees his own pain... 

    The Island of Molène is 1/3 of a mile long and 800 metres wide and can be seen as you sail towards Ouessant. You will cross the "Fromveur" current between the two islands. Catch a glimpse of the "scoubidous" mechanical devices at the harbour, used for gathering seaweed for the mainland. Read on



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Island of Sein: Men Brial
Ouessant: Enez Eussa
Molène: Enez Molenez
Batz: Enez Vaz
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