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Voykit pocket guide · France
Bréhat
Île-de-Bréhat
Spend a half day to a full day on Bréhat; walk or bike the 3.5 km trail, see forts and chapels, then ferry back.
Bréhat is a car‑free island off Brittany with most sights within a 3.5 km walk. One day covers the main points; a second day lets you relax on the beaches or take a bike tour.
- Country
- France
- Local name
- Île-de-Bréhat
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Oct–Nov (windy, fewer services)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–€45 excl. bed · Mid €45–€70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 15 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Round‑trip ferry (Arcouest ↔ Bréhat) | €10–€12 |
| Ferry + guided island tour | €17 |
| Parking at Arcouest | €8 per day |
| Bike rental (hourly) | ≈ €5–€8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LAI · Lannion Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or car to l'Arcouestabout 19 mi (30 km) north, bus or car to l'Arcouest
Typical fares
- Arcouest → Bréhat ferry
- about €10 round‑trip, 15 min crossing (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking is the default; bicycles and e‑bikes rent near the port; a tractor‑pulled tourist train runs a short loop.
See and do
Known for
- motor‑vehicle ban
- Goareva Fort and glassworks
- Birlot tidal mill
- Chapel of Saint‑Michel
- Paon lighthouse
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lannion | Bus from Arcouest to Lannion, about 30 min, then walk to town centre | ≈ 1 h total |
| Saint-Malo | Ferry from Arcouest to Saint-Malo, about 45 min; return same day | ≈ 2 h total |
Sleep
- Municipal camping
- near Goareva Fort, basic facilities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excusez‑moi / Pardonexkyu-ze mwa / pardon |
| Thank you | Mercimehr-see |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kohm-byen |
| Where is the ferry? | Où est le ferry ?oo eh luh feh-ree |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- No private motor vehicles allowed; expect occasional tractors for work.
- Ferry boarding points change with tide; low‑tide spot may require a 20‑min walk.
Bréhat is low‑risk; watch for slippery stones near the tide line and keep an eye on changing tide schedules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bréhat yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- motor‑vehicle ban
- Goareva Fort and glassworks
- Birlot tidal mill
- Chapel of Saint‑Michel
- Paon lighthouse
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bréhat, revision 5112844 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5112844
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/brehat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.