Getting to the Slow Village of Belle-Île-en-Mer without a car

 

Belle-Île Walk

What are the other ways to get to the Slow Village of Belle-Ile-en-Mer?

Choose more eco-friendly modes of transportation, such as trains, buses, bicycles, or walking, and take the opportunity to easily explore the surrounding area once you arrive

By train

Arrive at the Auray train station, then head to the port of Quiberon to board your boat:

All year round: via the BreizhGo bus line No. 01.

July and August: Take the “Tire-bouchon” (a famous train) to Quiberon.

By boat

To get to Belle-Île:

From Quiberon: Cie Breizh Go operates year-round service (50 min), and you can bring your vehicle on board.

Departing from Vannes, Locmariaquer, La Turballe, or Port Navalo: From April through September, Navix and Compagnie du Golfe offer crossings (1 to 2 hours) exclusively for passengers without vehicles.

You've arrived!

Slow Village is a 15-minute walk from the port; a shuttle service is also available through our front desk.

Need a bike? You’ll find several rental shops at the harbor, including Au Cheval de Fer, Driv’In, and Capt Bike…

Places to Explore!

The Palace (Port & Citadel): 20-minute walk / 7-minute bike ride (1.5 km)

Port Fouquet: 55-minute walk / 18-minute bike ride (3 km)

Donnant Beach: 1 hour 33 minutes on foot / 23 minutes by bike (8.4 km)

Ramonette Beach: 44-minute walk / 14-minute bike ride (3 km)

Aiguilles de Port Coton: 1 hour 42 minutes on foot / 24 minutes by bike (16 km)

Vauban Citadel: 22-minute walk / 11-minute bike ride (20 km)

Goulphar Lighthouse: 1 hour 26 minutes on foot / 20 minutes by bike (6.4 km)

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