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Groix, small island of Brittany

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Groix is a welcoming and warm island of Morbihan. After crossing by boat from Lorient, you will be directly immersed in the heart of its activity, in Port Tudy. In this town of 8 km by 3 in the south of Brittany, you can then go for a ride by bike or on foot. Many bicycle rental companies located between Port-Tudy and Le Bourg will be able to show you the best walking and hiking trails on the island.

Your stay in Britain will thus be an opportunity to take advantage of island beaches with the large convex beach of Grands Sables, typical landscapes of the region as well as numerous leisure activities and activities. You will also discover the wealth of local island crafts, enjoy the numerous restaurants, meet people and visit legendary places: The Pen-Men Lighthouse, Port Lay, the Pointe des chats, the Trou de l'Enfer or even the Church of the Village and its tuna-shaped weather vane...

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Pratical information

The crossing

Firstly, you have the choice between two shipping companies: Lorient to make the crossing by boat. There Océane company offers crossings all year round from Lorient, while the company Escal'Ouest operates crossings only during the high season. It should also be noted that the Escal'Ouest boat leaves from Lorient La Base via Port-Louis.

Secondly, you will of course have the possibility of coming by your own means from Lorient or elsewhere. Port Tudy has many places on pontoons or on buoys. Consequently, you will be welcome with your motorboat or sailboat!

→ Explanations for coming by boat to Groix

Events

Our little one Morbihan island is very lively, especially in season. Certain events have also become unmissable in the island's landscape: The Sculling world championships, the Groisillonne race (and its Marathoniers Trail), The International Island Film Festival (FIFIG), The Music Festival, etc. So many events to satisfy the greatest number of travelers who come to discover Breton and island culture.

→ See the events calendar

The other actors of the island

The Groix Online site is an independent initiative of theIle de Groix tourist office. The latter is also attached to Lorient Bretagne Sud and you can find it on the quays of Port-Tudy, above the Compagnie Océane ferry terminal. To follow the news from the inside, you can also consult the BlogAnita de Groix. Otherwise, the official website of the municipality will give you access to numerous other practical information. The objective of our site dedicated to tourism is above all to help you discover the second island of Brittany, with modernity and efficiency. We are even more convinced that this atypical destination with strong tourism that respects the Breton region deserves special attention.

The island micro-climate

The weather of our Ponant Island is particularly interesting because of its microclimate. In fact, you will not necessarily have the same weather conditions as in the Lorient region! It will not be surprising to see a cloudy sky over the continent, while the sun will be shining brightly there.

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