Île d'Arz
A flatter, quieter island than Île aux Moines, known for its oyster farms, tidal mill and coastal path around the island.
Île d'Arz is also called the 'Island of Captains', as many 19th-century ocean-going captains lived here. The island is flat, about 3 square km in area, with a coastal path of about 17 km. Along the way you pass oyster farms, the Berno tidal mill site and mudflats exposed at low tide, making it ideal for cycling. A ferry from the Conleau pier in Vannes takes about 15 minutes and runs all year. The island has a few restaurants and bike rentals, and far fewer visitors than Île aux Moines, which suits anyone seeking peace and quiet.
Opening hours
Open all day (ferries run year-round)
Nearby sights
- Gulf of Morbihan Cruise
- Île-aux-Moines
- Port de Vannes
- Lavoirs de la Garenne
- Château de l'Hermine
- Remparts de Vannes & Jardin des Remparts
- Musée des Beaux-Arts La Cohue
- Vannes Old Town & Place Henri-IV