Belle Ile
To the south, Belle Ile is exactly that - the Beautiful Island. The largest of the Breton islands, it was a favourite haunt for Saxon pirates and Norman invaders until given to the abbey of Redon in 1006.
Even the shutters on the houses, which under local bye-laws have to be painted in pastel colours, add to the picturesque effect.
The green, undulating countryside and vast beaches make it an ideal day trip from Quiberon. Bicycles and scooters can be hired if you prefer to leave the car on the mainland. Boats arrive at Le Palais which has an impressive citadel, improved by Vauban, but which was nevertheless occupied by the English until 1761. Now in private ownership, it has been faithfully restored.
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