The island of Bréhat

Description

The circuit forms a figure of eight crossing over itself at the Ar Prad bridge. The island, particularly in the south, is a maze of roads, lanes and paths that often converge, the route shown is not the only one.
Depending on the tide, the boat lands at one of 3 piers on the island.

Head up the street from the harbour and follow the path opposite Chemin de Crech Kerrio (1) to reach the south-east coast, then head along the sea to the north. Leave the village, turn left, continue to Gardenno, head around it and cross the bridge (2).

On the north island, follow the left path to the lighthouse and the Amer du Roséo (3) and head along the coast to the Paon lighthouse at the north end of Bréhat (4). The wildest part is a pleasure for all the senses. The circuit sometimes takes a coastal path through the red rocks, bathed in light and navy salty breeze, and at other times a path running under the cover of moor gorse flowers, with their delicious coconut scent.

Head back to the centre, take the east coast, its small beaches and its intermittently inhabited islands, cross the bridge again and turn right to St. Michel's Chapel (5) with magnificent views across the south island, the tide mill (6), the coast, and the continent.

After a loop that follows lanes lined with stone walls sheltering amazing gardens, head back to the village, its large town square and small shops.
After a short break for food, head back to the harbour as the tide should now be at its lowest and the boats can no longer approach. They await travellers at the end of the longest pier (800 m) running the length of the foreshore that has been uncovered.