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It's summertime

Take only pictures...leave only footprints

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Your Summer on Belle-Île

This summer, Belle-Île-en-Mer invites everyone to take part in preserving its exceptional biodiversity with five simple yet impactful challenges. By following these easy actions, we can all help protect this beautiful island and its fragile environment!
The motto? “Take only pictures, leave only footprints!”

Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, these challenges are accessible to everyone, no matter where you are. By embracing these small but meaningful steps, we can all contribute to the preservation of Belle-Île’s natural beauty for generations to come.

Join in the effort to become an exemplary actor in protecting the planet—one step at a time.

A Rendezvous with

An exceptional site

Belle-Île-en-Mer, the largest of Brittany’s islands and second only to Corsica off the French mainland, boasts a stunning diversity of landscapes. With four distinct communes—each offering a unique perspective on island life—and a warm community of proud and authentic islanders, Belle-Île offers an immersive experience into true Breton culture.

Accessible year-round from Quiberon and seasonally from the Gulf of Morbihan or Loire-Atlantique, Belle Île is but a short ferry ride away.

So, what will your  next encounter with this exceptional territory look like?

Exhilarating, invigorating, lively, authentic

The 4 seasons of the island

It's summertime

Finally summer in Belle-île-en-Mer

From mid-June, there’s a buzz in the air as Belle-Île prepares for summer. In the villages, final touches are made to shop displays, last-minute work is hurried along, markets grow lively, and harbors and coves, including the bustling port of Palais, fill with pleasure boats. This season, let’s embrace the spirit of preservation with the motto, “Let’s only take pictures, let’s only leave footprints”, by practicing the five simple summer challenges to protect the island’s natural beauty and biodiversity!

It's autumn

Autumn and an Indian summer

As the “Indian summer” paints Belle-Île in warm autumnal hues, the island transforms into an endless source of inspiration. Autumn is a cherished season for both locals and visitors, who enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, mild temperatures, and lingering long days — remnants of summer’s warmth.

Let yourself be charmed by the island, where natural wonders and fascinating historical sites come together, and enjoy the unforgettable autumn ambiance that Belle-Île has to offer!

It's winter

Belle-Île en Hiver……jours tranquil

Some prefer to discover Belle-Ile in winter. They are not wrong in wanting to appreciate the island in its true appearance, stripped of all artifice. This is the best season to share the reality of island life with serenity, taking time. The beaches, coasts, and trails, nearly deserted, create even vaster landscapes—made all the more striking when storms roll in and transform them into a dramatic black-and-white scenes…

It's spring

Blue, white, pink, spring on Belle-île

A sense of transparency, a sudden softness in the air, a symphony of birds, and the cliffs coming to life—this is spring on Belle-Île. Emerging from winter, there’s a strong desire to revisit familiar places, to be everywhere at once, savoring the emotions and wonder of nature awakening on this beautiful island.

A lively island all year round

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