Tourism in ile de batz

Beguin by the débarcadère to the church which is built in 1873, houses the stole of Saint Pol Aurélien (historical monument), which allowed him to slay the dragon. Take the left road that descends to the coast. Here you are at Pors Kernoc, south facing cove, sheltered from the winds, which serves as anchorage for ships. Continue the coastal path where you can admire the panorama on the western tip of the island.

Before the football stadium, take the road up to the lighthouse, still in service, but running automatically. The lighthouse dates from 1836 and down from its 44m, its 198 steps and a range of 23 miles (42 kms) you can enjoy an incomparable view of the whole island and the coast. The house in front of you with blue shutters is the old semaphore, built in 1861. The new dates from 1905 and used to monitor maritime traffic.

Continue towards to Portz ar Roc'h, the big rock, turn right to reach the road Lenn Venn. At the transformer, turn right to Kerskao.

On the left, continue the road through fields pui, head of the equestrian center and 200 m further to the right, along the waterfront to reach the Church of Saint Anne. Pure Romanesque style, this church was rebuilt in late 11th early 12th century on the site of the original church. Siltation due to sandstorms, then work Desable 1860, provoked the collapse of the roof and pillars of the nave. The remains of the chapel dedicated to Saint Anne, patron saint of the island and sailors, were consolidated and filed in 1980.

Continue on the road and head towards the Garden George Delaselle Established in 1897, a desert area swept by the winds, it houses over 1500 plant species from around the world (Africa, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, China, etc..). Note especially a remarkable collection of palms.