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Molène
Spend 1–2 days on Molène: walk the island (≈1 h) and visit the semaphore, church and Ledenez Vraz; stay overnight in a guesthouse or hotel.
Molène is a tiny car‑free island (≈1 km²) off Finistère. With a single foot‑tour covering the main sights in about an hour, a night in a local guesthouse lets you enjoy sunset on the harbor and a relaxed meal. One day is enough for a quick visit; two days give time for tide‑dependent Ledenez Vraz and a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, longer daylight, boat frequency)
- avoid Check ferry schedules and seasonal service availability; some services close outside summer.
- Airport
- BES
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Molène17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Molène, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMolène is safe; main risks are tide‑related access to Ledenez Vraz and limited medical facilities – bring cash and basic supplies.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBES Brest Bretagne Airport (Main gateway to Finistère; ferries to Molène depart from Brest harbour (≈2 h boat).).
- Getting aroundThe island is car‑free; walk everywhere (≈1 h loop).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BES Brest Bretagne Airport (Main gateway to Finistère; ferries to Molène depart from Brest harbour (≈2 h boat).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
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11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest Jun (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Molène: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
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Feb
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
15 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
16 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The island is car‑free; walk everywhere (≈1 h loop). A shuttle from the jetty costs €2.50 per passenger if you prefer not to walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ouessant
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Penn ar Bed ferry from Molène, about 30 min
Another car‑free island with a lighthouse and rugged coast; check ferry schedule for same‑day return.
Le Conquet
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Penn ar Bed ferry, about 30 min
Small port town on the mainland; good for a half‑day walk and lunch.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Penn ar Bed ferry from Molène, about 2 h
A full day trip; ferry schedule may limit time ashore.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kastell an Daol
Small hotel on the harbor; book ahead, especially off‑season.
Gîte de Molène
Self‑catering guesthouse; check availability, may require 2‑ or 3‑night minimum (check).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × €65 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Boat from Brest to Molène (round‑trip)2 × €40 · Check Penn ar Bed schedule; €30–55 depending on season. | €80 |
| Shuttle from jetty to center2 × €3 · Check availability; optional. | €5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €179 per person per day, bed included | €358≈ US$450 |
Typical price per night; varies by season (check).
2026 estimate in euros; flights and mainland transport excluded. All prices check.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
| Crêpe (plain) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
| Meal at a restaurant | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) (check) |
| Boat ticket (Brest‑Molène round‑trip)check | €30–55 (≈ US$35–65) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM on the island – bring cash; most cafés accept Visa.
- Ledenez Vraz is only reachable on foot at low tide and when the tide coefficient is high enough – check local tide tables.
- Some restaurants and hotels close in off‑season; confirm opening dates before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consular services are in Brest; French emergency number 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Brest → Molène (Penn ar Bed): about €30–55 (≈ US$35–65) round‑trip, 2 h (check schedule)
- Shuttle jetty → centre: €2.5 (≈ US$3) per passenger
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombyen)
- Vous acceptez les cartes ? — Do you accept credit cards? (vu zaccepté lé kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo son lay twalèt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Molène. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep (warm, longer daylight, boat frequency) · avoid Check ferry schedules and seasonal service availability; some services close outside summer. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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