Bréhat Island as a day trip from Lannion

Bréhat is an archipelago of two main islands linked by the Vauban bridge, about 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide. There are no cars: only tractors, a small train and a few service vehicles. You get around by bike and on foot.

A day trip

Take the boat in the morning, spend the day on the island and come back in the evening. The direct crossing leaves from the Pointe de l’Arcouest (Ploubazlanec) and takes about 10 minutes with the Vedettes de Bréhat. In 2026, the first departure from l’Arcouest is at 8:15 am and the last return from the island at 7 pm from 1 April to 5 July and from 27 August to 30 September, and at 6 pm from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The ticket is open (return whenever you like during the day) and bikes are carried on board: on the outward trip until 9:30 am, on the way back until 4 pm. Timetables change with the season: check the Vedettes de Bréhat website before you go.

From our cottages in Lannion, allow about 37 minutes to the Pointe de l’Arcouest (route planner). Plan to arrive about 20 minutes before your return boat, as the departure pier can change with the tide.

What to see on the island

The Paon lighthouse, Saint-Michel hill and its chapel, the Corderie cove, the citadel with its glassmakers and the Birlot tide mill. Several shops hire out classic and electric bikes near the BelleVue hotel, at Port-Clos. Bikes are only allowed on the small paved roads; footpaths are for pedestrians. The village has restaurants, ice-cream shops, bars and crêperies, and the citadel is a good place for a break.

Good to know

The tourist office recommends visiting outside peak season; in July, August and school holidays, Friday to Monday is quieter. A cap of 4,700 visitors per day applied from 22 July to 23 August 2024 between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm: check the rules for the season of your stay. Booking your crossing in advance is advisable.

Going further

See also our guide to how many days to spend in the Trégor, Tréguier and La Roche-Jaune and the website of the Lannion and Pink Granite Coast tourist office. Check availability for our cottages.