{"id":16189,"date":"2025-07-31T18:27:51","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T16:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/?page_id=16189"},"modified":"2025-08-01T00:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T22:16:34","slug":"move","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/move\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting around on the island of Br\u00e9hat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Located in the <span class=\"s1\"><b>C\u00f4tes-d&#039;Armor in Brittany<\/b><\/span>, L&#039;\u2019<span class=\"s1\"><b>Br\u00e9hat Island<\/b><\/span> is a popular destination for its unspoiled landscapes, small coves, and charming hamlets. This pedestrian-only island is accessible only by boat from the <span class=\"s1\"><b>Arcouest Point<\/b><\/span>, Br\u00e9hat Island offers an ideal setting to recharge and enjoy nature. But how do you get around to discover all its secrets? Here are the different ways to explore this Breton gem.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><b>No cars on the \u00cele de Br\u00e9hat<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Unlike other Breton islands, the circulation of motorized vehicles is <span class=\"s1\"><b>prohibited for visitors<\/b><\/span> in Br\u00e9hat. Only permanent residents, certain public services and people with reduced mobility who have authorization may circulate with a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This characteristic gives the island its <span class=\"s1\"><b>calm and its authenticity<\/b><\/span>. Once you disembark from the ferry, you should therefore favour gentle means of transport to travel through the flower-lined streets and coastal paths.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cycling: the ideal way to explore Br\u00e9hat<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">The bicycle is undoubtedly <span class=\"s2\"><b>the most practical way<\/b><\/span> to visit the \u00cele de Br\u00e9hat. With only 3.5 km long and 1.5 km wide, the main island can easily be explored by bicycle, taking the time to admire the panoramas and make stops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Several <a href=\"\/en\/category-2\/bike-rental\/\">bike rental shops<\/a> are present near the <span class=\"s2\"><b>Port-Clos<\/b><\/span> (ferry arrival point) and offer various models: classic bikes, electric bikes, or even children&#039;s bikes. The prices are affordable and allow you to explore the island at your own pace.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Walking: ideal for enjoying the scenery<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Br\u00e9hat is also a <span class=\"s2\"><b>paradise for hikers<\/b><\/span>. Numerous marked trails crisscross the island, allowing access to the most iconic beaches, hamlets, and viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">On foot, allow approximately <span class=\"s2\"><b>2 hours to tour the main island<\/b><\/span>, but take the time to get lost in the small alleyways lined with hydrangeas, to walk along the coast and to discover the landscapes changing with the rhythm of the tides.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Shuttles and small local services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Although there is no public transport in the traditional sense, some services are offered seasonally:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Boat shuttles<\/b><\/span> to reach small islands in the archipelago or to organize sea excursions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Horse-drawn carriages and small delivery services<\/b><\/span> to transport your luggage from the port to your accommodation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">Inquire upon arrival at Port-Clos or with your accommodation provider to find out what options are available.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Explore Br\u00e9hat at a gentle pace<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Whether you choose cycling or walking, you will enjoy total immersion in nature: sheltered coves, iconic lighthouses like the <span class=\"s2\"><b>Peacock Lighthouse<\/b><\/span>, Flowery hamlets and exotic gardens. On the \u00cele de Br\u00e9hat, <span class=\"s2\"><b>take your time <\/b><\/span>is part of the journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1.png\" alt=\"Br\u00e9hat trails map\" width=\"840\" height=\"1203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1.png 840w, https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1-314x450.png 314w, https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1-715x1024.png 715w, https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1-768x1100.png 768w, https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1-450x644.png 450w, https:\/\/brehat.online\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ile-sentiers-1-559x800.png 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><em>Hiking on the Island<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">On the \u00cele de Br\u00e9hat, <span class=\"s1\"><b>No cars will disturb your stay.<\/b><\/span>. You can discover all the island&#039;s treasures on foot or by bike, enjoying the peace and quiet and the unspoiled landscapes for which it is famous.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Voiture, transports en commun&#8230; ou \u00e0 pied ?<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16193,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16189"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16442,"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16189\/revisions\/16442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/brehat.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}