Sauzon
A colourful fishing port on the north coast of Belle-Île, with pastel houses lining the river mouth. It is the island's most photogenic town.
Sauzon is a small fishing port on the northern side of Belle-Île. Its houses are painted in soft colours, with a small white lighthouse and boats left stranded on the sand at low tide, making it a favourite with photographers. By the harbour are seafood restaurants and ice cream shops, where you can try local lobster and mussels. From here, a walk northwest along the coastal path takes about an hour to reach the Pointe des Poulains lighthouse and Sarah Bernhardt's former home. It is about 7 km from Le Palais and is served by island buses.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Belle-Île-en-Mer
- Aiguilles de Port-Coton
- Citadelle Vauban, Belle-Île
- Côte Sauvage of Quiberon
- Grande Plage de Carnac
- Musée de Préhistoire de Carnac
- Tumulus Saint-Michel
- Carnac Alignments