Île d'Ouessant
Ouessant / Eusa
The westernmost island on mainland France, ringed by hidden reefs and dotted with lighthouses, stone-walled sheep pens, and moorland. It's ideal for a full day of cycling.
Ouessant is about 8 km long and is known as one of the most dangerous sea areas in the world. Famous lighthouses surround it, including Créac'h and Stiff. The Créac'h Lighthouse also houses a lighthouse and navigation aids museum. On the island, rent a bicycle to explore, watch the huge waves along the northwest coast, visit the Niou Huella ecomuseum, and meet the small Ouessant sheep. The Penn Ar Bed ferry runs from Brest or Le Conquet and takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Booking is required in summer. A day trip is possible, but it's quite tight.
Opening hours
Open all day; ferry schedules vary by season
Nearby sights
- Île Molène
- Le Conquet
- Pointe Saint-Mathieu
- Fort de Bertheaume
- Phare du Petit Minou
- Pointe de Pen-Hir & Tas de Pois
- Camaret-sur-Mer
- Pointe du Raz