Ten miles off Fouesnant, the Glénan archipelago strings nine main islands around an inner 'chamber' of water so clear it feels tropical. White sand, sailboats at anchor, a legendary sailing school and an endemic daffodil: this fragile paradise is visited on day trips, April to September, from Bénodet, Concarneau or Trégunc.
What to do & explore Glénan Islands
Essentials & your questions
| Main island | Saint-Nicolas |
|---|---|
| Archipelago | 9 main islands |
| Language | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Visa | EU ID card |
| Access | Vedettes de l'Odet (Bénodet 1h, Concarneau) · Glénan Découverte (Trégunc 30 min) · April-September |
Do I need a visa?
No formalities: the Glénan islands belong to the commune of Fouesnant (Finistère). An ID card is enough.
How do I get there?
By boat from April to September: Vedettes de l'Odet from Bénodet (1h), Concarneau, Beg-Meil or Port-la-Forêt (€39-49 return), or Glénan Découverte from Trégunc (30 min). No winter service.
What is there to see?
Saint-Nicolas island and its turquoise Chambre beach, the Glénan daffodil nature reserve, Fort Cigogne, and crystal-clear seabeds by dive or kayak.