Twelve miles off the tip of Brittany, Ushant (15.6 km²) is the westernmost of the Breton islands. Spectacular cliffs, windswept moorland, free-roaming sheep and five lighthouses — including Créac'h, one of the most powerful in the world. The 'island at the end of the world' is best explored by bike or on foot, to the rhythm of storms and sweeping beams of light.
What to do & explore Ushant (Ouessant)
Essentials & your questions
| Main town | Lampaul |
|---|---|
| Area | 15.6 km² |
| Language | French |
| Currency | Euro |
| Visa | EU ID card |
| Access | Penn ar Bed ferry (Brest, Le Conquet, Camaret) · Finist'air flight from Brest (15 min) |
Do I need a visa?
No formalities: Ushant is a French island (Finistère). An ID card is enough for European visitors.
How do I get there?
By Penn ar Bed ferry from Brest (2h15), Le Conquet (30-45 min) or Camaret in season — about €33.50 to €39.80 return. Or by Finist'air plane from Brest airport in 15 minutes.
What is there to see?
Créac'h lighthouse and its Lighthouse Museum, Pern point, Stiff lighthouse, the Niou eco-museum, the village of Lampaul, and 45 km of coastal paths to explore on foot or by bike.