Practical tips and information for a successful stay in Belle Ile

From preparation to moving into your holiday home



Find out all about the sea and air links, transport on the island or the various shops in Locmaria, the town located 3 km from the houses, read the practical information below!

How to get Belle île ?



BY THE SEA


All year round with the Compagnie maritime Océane
. Duration of the Quiberon-Le Palais crossing: 45 minutes Fares vary according to the season and the length of your car: Normal period: from October 1st to March 31st and from Monday to Thursday from April 1st to September 30th, excluding public holidays High season: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 1 April to 30 September.
In season (May to October) Sailing trip with the company Iliens !Travel "eco-responsible" in 1h30, on a modern catamaran from Quiberon to Le Palais.
BY THE AIRS In season (May to October) with the airline company Finistair Departing from Brest or Vannes (timetables adapted according to connections from Orly and Roissy airports and Montparnasse station), discover Brittany from the air on board a 9-seater plane.
Before booking one of our houses, please enquire about the availability and price conditions of the above companies.
Note: parking in Quiberon is not free from March to November. ( Car parks in Quiberon ) Numerous private car parks ( Le Kerné Le Sémaphore...) to leave your car in Quiberon in complete tranquillity, on reservation (on average 8€/day)
Depending on the period and on reservation we can pick you up at the port or at the airfield. However, apart from the "hiking" stays, we strongly advise you to be driven once on the island. 

Moving around the island



Car and motorbike rental

Cars Locatourisle : 00 332 97 31 83 56 / Driv'in Belle île : 00 33 2 97 31 46 46 / Super U : 00 33 2 97 31 50 55 / Avis Scooters Reversade : 00 33 2 97 31 84 19 / Loca scoot and bike : 00 33 2 97 31 49 94 All these rental companies are based at the port of Le Palais located 12 km from the houses.

Bike rental

(Electrics recommended): "Locmaria Cycles" in Locmaria (3 km from the rentals - possibility of delivery at the rental) on reservation 00 33 2 91 31 72 90 Several addresses in Le Palais (12Km from the rentals).

Public transport

Belle île Bus : a mini-bus which operates from April to October and offers different stops on the island. The closest to the rentals is "Kerdavid-Bornor" at 1 km. 00 33 2 97 31 56 64

Locmaria shops and restaurants - 2.5 km from your accommodation



Market Wednesday mornings in season and school holidays
Locmaria Town Hall: Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm - 00 33 2 97 31 70 92 Post office: Monday to Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm - 00 33 2 97 31 70 94
Shops Grocery-bar-tobacco shop "Chez Bouedec" open from Monday to Saturday: 8.30am-12.45pm / 3pm-8pm Bakery : 7am-8pm / closed on Monday out of season Supermarket "Spar" open 7/7d in season : delivery possible on reservation weekdays 8am-8pm - Sundays 8am-1pm / closed on Mondays out of season - 00 33 2 97 31 74 39
Restaurants Creperie "L'Amusette" - 00 33 2 97 31 77 96 - restaurant "Le Suet" - 00 33 9 85 02 56 58 - Restaurant "Le Transat" - 00 33 2 97 31 07 05 - Resto-Bar Mabalulu (in season) - 00 33 2 97 52 57 29

Luggage storage in Le Palais



Luggage storage - Transfer in the back port of Palais, 2 minutes walk from the pier. When you arrive from the Compagnie Océane boat, they will take care of your luggage. Useful on arrival or on return from your rental. La Bagagerie Belle Île takes care of your luggage and other bulky items and allows you to store your suitcases and bags in an ideally located and totally secure place. Luggage transfers are possible for hikers. LA BAGAGERIE Address : 7, Quai Jacques Leblanc 56360 Le Palais 00 33  6 73 85 36 92 / 00 33 6 73 85 36 92