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Enjoy Sauzon for a day

Sauzon, its small fishing port, its beaches and natural sites offer a large number of activities: hiking, walking near the beaches, fishing, or kayaking, a day in the company of the ocean awaits you! The museums and monuments will also give you the opportunity to visit some of the most remarkable places of Belle-Île-en-Mer in a short time. Our ideas for outings to fill your day in Sauzon and let’s take care of Belle-Ile with our friends’ tips.

La Randonnée Sauzon Les Poulains Ster Vraz

A walk to discover all the emblematic sites of Sauzon

You have just arrived in Sauzon, and you feel like walking the coastal path? Starting from the port, the Sauzon, les Poulains, Ster Vraz walking loop offers you a concentrate of Belle-Île in 12 km! The coastal path going to the Pointe des Poulains will make you discover the small creeks and sandy beaches of the northern coast. After 1h30 of walking on a 5.5 km hilly itinerary, you will arrive at the Pointe des Poulains, the must-see site of Belle-Île!

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Everything you need to know aboutPoulains Point, its museums, tours and points of interest

At Les Poulains, you have the possibility of taking the bus and reaching Sauzon or the bus station of Le Palais.

Are you an experienced hiker? Continue the walk on the wild coast! From the high rocky plateau, you have a superb view of the ocean and the jagged cliffs of the west coast of Belle-Île. After a 3km walk, you arrive at the beautiful beach of Ster Vraz. Protected by imposing cliffs, this large sandy and pebbled cove is perfect for swimming, paddle boarding or kayaking. Indeed, Ster Vraz is a natural harbor, where you can see many sailboats that come to spend the night to shelter from the wind and waves. A 2km stretch passing by paths and small country roads brings you back to the port of Sauzon.

Discover here the Sauzon- Les Poulains walking loop,
all the practical information on the route

Discover the flora of the world

At the traveler’s garden Eden

Passionate about plants? How about a visitto the Eden du Voyageur botanical garden? In the hamlet of Bordéry, 15 minutes walk from the Port of Sauzon this place will reveal a rich vegetation: aromatic plants, officinal as well as vegetables and flowers from all over the world cohabit on a 3000 m2 space.

Free or commented visits of 1h30 are proposed with advantageous rates for children.

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The beaches accessible by foot

From Sauzon

The Morbihan sun shines brightly, the heat is on, a swimming break is needed, but you lack time? A 15-minute walk along the coastal path, the small beach of Port Puce gives you a protected swimming spot. If you continue the walk, two large sandy coves Bordéry and Deuborh give two more beautiful spots to enjoy the ocean about 40 minutes from the Port of Sauzon.

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From Port Puce, it is possible to rent two-seater or single-seater kayaks

Fishing in the port of Sauzon

Discover traditional fishing techniques

On the docks, young and old will be able to discover a typical fishing technique of Brittany and fun, fishing with the Carrelet! This small net will allow you to catch the small animals that populate the waters of the port of Sauzon: étrilles, crabs, small gray shrimp.

The ria of Sauzon is also the perfect place for fishing on foot. On low tide days, the vast expanse of mud abounds with shellfish: clams, crabs, étrilles or shrimps.

Spending a quiet moment

In Sauzon

The walk is over, and now you want to settle down over a drink or enjoy a good ice cream? A stop at the stand with a view on the docks of the Port of Sauzon is a must! Ice creams, waffles, pancakes, and craft beers are waiting for you in the bars and restaurants of Sauzon. You can contemplate the charm of this small Breton fishing port. The colorful houses typical of Belle-Île line the quays. The fishermen’s ships, sailboats and old riggings sail peacefully on the waves and give a magnificent colorful show on the waves.

The best addresses for a sweet break in Sauzon:

L’Herminoise Glacier – Crêperie bio

Artisanal ice cream, tea room on site and to take away. Open from Easter holidays to the end of September. Continuous service, quai de Sauzon. Sea view.

Les Embruns

For a real pleasure to savor pancakes and pancakes made from fresh Breton flour, stone-ground and certified Organic Farming. For more than 30 years, we have been offering...

Le Bistrot du Port

Café restaurant, counter cuisine, locally caught fish, aperitif-tapas in the evening. Atmosphere and conviviality guaranteed.

In the restaurants of Sauzon

Want to meet up over a good meal? During your passage through Sauzon, you can taste the local specialties in one of the many restaurants of the port. Lamb of the sea, thumb-foot, buckwheat pancake, fruits and vegetables of the season or beer of Belle-île, the varied menus will satisfy the stomachs of all.

Sales outlets, markets, workshop visits, the essential information to discover the specialties of Belle-île.

It is also an opportunity to taste the fresh products of the ocean. Local restaurateurs get their supplies from the island’s fishermen to make delicious and original dishes: monkfish medallion, Thai-style mullet, or squid ink pizza!

Our selection of restaurants in Sauzon to enjoy fish and seafood: