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== Belle Ile Cruising Guide ==
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[[Image:Le Palais.jpeg|350px|thumb|right|Le Palais, Belle Ile<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands.  Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin).  The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress.  The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather.  The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton.
Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands.  Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin).  The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress.  The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather.  The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton.
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Like all the French Atlantic islands, Belle Ile is very cycle-friendly, with quiet roads and several cycle tracks.
Like all the French Atlantic islands, Belle Ile is very cycle-friendly, with quiet roads and several cycle tracks.
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==Weather==
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While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the ports of Le Palais and Sauzon offer good shelter in all weathers.
While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the ports of Le Palais and Sauzon offer good shelter in all weathers.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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==Berthing Options==
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[[Image:Inner harbour.jpeg|thumb|300px|left|Otis Rally in the inner harbour, Le Palais]]
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{{Image right| Inner harbour.jpeg| Otis Rally in the inner harbour, Le Palais - ''Click for larger view''}}
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Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port.  There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater.  However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water.  Go alongside here wherever there is space.
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* Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port.  There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater.  However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water.  Go alongside here wherever there is space.
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On the NE coast of the island is the attractive port of Sauzon.  Space here is limited and the harbour is quite shallow.  Deep draught yachts usually anchor off or pick up one of the buoys outside the harbour in settled weather.  There are numerous restaurants and cafes ashore here.
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Image:Port.jpg|Sunset in Le Palais
Image:Port.jpg|Sunset in Le Palais
Image:Castle.jpg|The drying harbour of Le Palais
Image:Castle.jpg|The drying harbour of Le Palais
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The Hotel de Bretagne on the waterfont offered an excellent three-course prix fixe dinner menu back in June 2000(!).
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The ''Hotel de Bretagne'' on the waterfont offered an excellent three-course prix fixe dinner menu back in June 2000(!).
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* June 2000 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 17:29, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
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[[Category:Islands - France]]
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Revision as of 21:08, 25 January 2016

Belle Ile
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Le Palais, Belle Ile - Click for larger view

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Belle Ile is one of the largest French Atlantic islands. Lying some twenty miles off the Gulf of Morbihan, it offers a wide range of scenery, some of it breathtaking, as well as a secure harbour (if lying in the inner basin). The main ferry port of Le Palais is overlooked by an impressive Vauban-designed fortress. The pretty harbour of Sauzon on the NE side of the island makes an attractive anchorage in settled weather. The interior of the island offer spectacular bird life, while the west side of the island boasts some fantastic beaches as well as the awesome pinnacles Aiguilles de Port Coton.

Like all the French Atlantic islands, Belle Ile is very cycle-friendly, with quiet roads and several cycle tracks.

Charts

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

While the west side of the island takes the full brunt of Atlantic storms, the ports of Le Palais and Sauzon offer good shelter in all weathers.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and Navigation

Details?

Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

If there is no port of entry in the island omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing Options

Ports

Otis Rally in the inner harbour, Le Palais - Click for larger view
  • Le Palais is the main harbour of the island, as well as the principal ferry port. There are a few buoys at the harbour entrance, which visiting yachts can pick up and take a stern line to the harbour breakwater. However, better shelter is available in the inner, tidal harbour, which yachts can lock in to for around two hours either side of high water. Go alongside here wherever there is space.
Sauzon - Click for larger view
  • On the NE coast of the island is the attractive port of Sauzon. Space here is limited and the harbour is quite shallow. Deep draught yachts usually anchor off or pick up one of the buoys outside the harbour in settled weather. There are numerous restaurants and cafes ashore here.


Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Also see each Port.

Anchorages

List anchorages except the ones covered under Offshore Islands below. If there is more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it (Port/Stop Template) We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable..

Offshore Islands

This section does not apply for most islands, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands adjacent to this one or list one or two of its neighbors.

Yacht Services and Repairs

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

If services are included in specific port pages, the following line is appropriate, otherwise remove it. Also see each Port.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Give details on fuel
Water
Give details on water
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Gallery

Sunset in Le Palais

The drying harbour of Le Palais

Les Aiguilles de Port Coton

Beach at Port Donnant

Le Palais town is a charming, sleepy town out of season, only awakening when the ferry comes in and disgorges its daily cargo of tourists and cars. The Vauban-designed citadel above the town is well worth the climb, with spectacular views over the town and harbour. On the west coast of the island, the cliffs above Les Aiguillles de Port Coton offer a stunning view of the Atlantic breakers, especially in rough weather, when the swirling waters below are white with foam (hence the name). Further on, the beach at Port Donnant is one of the finest in the French Atlantic islands and practically deserted out of season.

On the north-east coast, the charming port of Sauzon, nestling in a fold of the hills, is an excellent cycling destination and lunch stop.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Usual supplies in the town.

Eateries

The Hotel de Bretagne on the waterfont offered an excellent three-course prix fixe dinner menu back in June 2000(!).

Internet/WiFi

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Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See France.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:



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