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Islands off Brittany |
Islands off BrittanyThere are some interesting islands off the coast that are ideal for day trips.From Brest: Ile d’Ouessant The island of Ushant, the Ile d’Ouessant, lies to the west of Brest and now forms part of the Armorique nature reserve. The boat trip from Brest takes about an hour, and once there, you can explore by bike or minibus. From Roscoff: Ile de Batz A short 15 minute boat ride will take you to the charming Ile de Batz, with its exotic gardens and impressive lighthouse. From Audierne: Ile de Sein This tiny island of bare trees and shrubs only has about 500 inhabitants mostly reliant on fishing. In 1940, 150 men left the island for London to join the Free French Forces under De Gaulle which led to the island being awarded the Croix de la Libération. |