Located a score of kilometers from the coast, Ushant is the most occidental Breton island. This small island of 8 kilometers out of 4 is a holidays destination which offers in all seasons a lot of ludic or cultural activities. Because of its geographical location, the culture of Ushant is primarily maritime. The island thus created a museum of the Headlights and Balises lodged in the headlight of Creac'h.
To come to the Ushant Island:
- By plane. The company Finist'air ensures 2 flights daily return tickets Brest-Ushant. The duration of the flight is about 15 minutes.
- By boat. Company Penn Ar Bed ensures 2 daily crossings from the ports of Brest and le Conquet in winter and up to 10 during August and July. This company serves also the islands of Molène and Sein. The boats arrive at the port of Stiff.
Activities.
Water sports. As on any Breton coast, one sailed there. Installed on the port of Lampaul, the Nautical Center of Kornog proposes hirings of kayaks, windsurfs, optimists or 420. The Club Subaqua diving organizes exits with visits of underwater wrecks and discovering of fauna and marine flora.
The island counts has small sand beaches.
- Walks. by traversing the island by feet, the tourist will discover an ornithological reserve of more than 400 species of different birds and even a colony of seals.
To lodge on the Island of Ushant. This small island proposes a relatively important rental offer:
- 50 holiday rentals able to accomodate between 2 and 4 people, 33 ones for 5 or 6 people, 19 ones with a capacity from 7 up to 10 people. They are mainly old very picturesque Breton houses where the holiday maker will appreciate the Breton hospitality.
- 4 hotels: the Fromveur hotel, the hotel Roc'h Ar Mor, the hotel Tijan Ar C'hafe and the hotel of the Duchess Anne.
In Lampaul, the hotel restaurant Roc'h Ar Mor establishment 2 seasons of 15 rooms has a seasight terrace. The restaurant proposes Ushant-native specialities, mainly seafood. Possibility of stay in half-board. Because of the tourist success of the Island of Ushant, it is advised to book a long time in advance for a stay in July and August, or during school vacations in Easter and All Saints' day.
We could not index camp-sites in Ushant. To camp on an island in Brittany, the holiday makers can go to Belle-Ile-en-Mer.
Gastronomy: Ty Korn, pub restaurant in Lampaul proposes its specialities of fish and seafood. The establishment organizes concerts and Breton evenings. Adresse: Ty Korn 29242 Ushant.
The tourist office located Bourg of Lampaul 29242 Ushant is at your disposal for all information relative to your stay.
