Belle Ile
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- | | | + | Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands. Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin). The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress. The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather. The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton. |
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- | | | + | Like all the French Atlantic islands, Belle Ile is very cycle-friendly, with quiet roads and several cycle tracks. |
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- | Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands. Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin). The | + | |
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- | + | While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the ports of Le Palais and Sauzon offer good shelter in all weathers. | |
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- | + | {{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | |
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- | + | {{GreenText|This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.}} | |
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- | == | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. |
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===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
- | + | {{Image right| Inner harbour.jpeg| Otis Rally in the inner harbour, Le Palais }} | |
- | * | + | * Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port. There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater. However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water. Go alongside here wherever there is space. |
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+ | {{Image right| Sauzon.jpeg| Sauzon }} | ||
+ | * On the NE coast of the island is the attractive port of Sauzon. Space here is limited and the harbour is quite shallow. Deep draught yachts usually anchor off or pick up one of the buoys outside the harbour in settled weather. There are numerous restaurants and cafes ashore here. | ||
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==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
- | ''Also see each Port'' | + | {{GreenText|List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections ('''Marine Stores''', & '''Repairs/Yards''', & '''Fuel, Water, & Electricity'''.}} |
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====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
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- | + | <center><gallery caption="Gallery" widths="140px" heights="100px" perrow="2"> | |
- | + | Image:Port.jpg|Sunset in Le Palais | |
+ | Image:Castle.jpg|The drying harbour of Le Palais | ||
+ | Image:Aiguilles.jpg|Les Aiguilles de Port Coton | ||
+ | Image:Port Donnant.jpg|Beach at Port Donnant | ||
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- | + | Le Palais town is a charming, sleepy town out of season, only awakening when the ferry comes in and disgorges its daily cargo of tourists and cars. The Vauban-designed citadel above the town is well worth the climb, with spectacular views over the town and harbour. On the west coast of the island, the cliffs above Les Aiguillles de Port Coton offer a stunning view of the Atlantic breakers, especially in rough weather, when the swirling waters below are white with foam (hence the name). Further on, the beach at Port Donnant is one of the finest in the French Atlantic islands and practically deserted out of season. | |
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- | + | On the north-east coast, the charming port of Sauzon, nestling in a fold of the hills, is an excellent cycling destination and lunch stop. | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
- | + | The ''Hotel de Bretagne'' on the waterfont offered an excellent three-course prix fixe dinner menu back in June 2000(!). | |
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===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
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===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | + | ''See [[France#References_&_Publications|France]]''. | |
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Latest revision as of 10:03, 22 August 2018
Belle Ile
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Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands. Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin). The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress. The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather. The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton.
Like all the French Atlantic islands, Belle Ile is very cycle-friendly, with quiet roads and several cycle tracks.
Charts
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the ports of Le Palais and Sauzon offer good shelter in all weathers.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Details?
Berthing
Ports
- Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port. There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater. However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water. Go alongside here wherever there is space.
- On the NE coast of the island is the attractive port of Sauzon. Space here is limited and the harbour is quite shallow. Deep draught yachts usually anchor off or pick up one of the buoys outside the harbour in settled weather. There are numerous restaurants and cafes ashore here.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Also see each Port.
Anchorages
List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..
Yacht Services and Repairs
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Le Palais town is a charming, sleepy town out of season, only awakening when the ferry comes in and disgorges its daily cargo of tourists and cars. The Vauban-designed citadel above the town is well worth the climb, with spectacular views over the town and harbour. On the west coast of the island, the cliffs above Les Aiguillles de Port Coton offer a stunning view of the Atlantic breakers, especially in rough weather, when the swirling waters below are white with foam (hence the name). Further on, the beach at Port Donnant is one of the finest in the French Atlantic islands and practically deserted out of season.
On the north-east coast, the charming port of Sauzon, nestling in a fold of the hills, is an excellent cycling destination and lunch stop.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Usual supplies in the town.
Eateries
The Hotel de Bretagne on the waterfont offered an excellent three-course prix fixe dinner menu back in June 2000(!).
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
?
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Belle Ile at the Wikipedia
References
See France.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit. Personal experiences?
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Belle Ile and this page's details validated:
- June 2000 --Atheneoflymington 17:29, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
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