{"id":3192,"date":"2025-10-29T10:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/?p=3192"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:55:16","slug":"the-glenan-archipelago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/the-glenan-archipelago\/","title":{"rendered":"The Gl\u00e9nan archipelago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A true Breton paradise between sea and sky!<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the&nbsp;<strong>South of Fouesnant<\/strong>, in the&nbsp;<strong>South Finistere<\/strong>&nbsp;and only an hour from the Breton coast,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismebretagne.com\/destinations\/les-10-destinations\/quimper-cornouaille\/larchipel-des-glenan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Gl\u00e9nan archipelago<\/a>&nbsp;is made up of 9 main islands and several islets. A small paradise of white sandy beaches and clear turquoise water...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A cruise in Les Gl\u00e9nan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Departures for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivierabretonne.com\/decouvrir\/plages-et-ocean\/comment-aller-aux-glenan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">crossing to les Gl\u00e9nan<\/a>\u00a0are made from\u00a0<strong>B\u00e9nodet<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Concarneau<\/strong>, Loctudy, Port-la-for\u00eat and Beg Meil aboard launches that will drop you off on the\u2019<strong>Saint-Nicolas island<\/strong>. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and whale sharks off the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cele Saint-Nicolas is the\u2019<strong>Gl\u00e9nan main island<\/strong>&nbsp;and the only one accessible by speedboat, this is where the archipelago's tourist activity is concentrated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its rich and magnificent flora and its maritime jewels make this&nbsp;<strong>Breton island<\/strong>&nbsp;a heavenly place. Part of the island is classified as a national nature reserve in order to protect the \u00ab&nbsp;<strong>Gl\u00e9nan narcissus<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00bba plant endemic to the Archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the main island of Les Gl\u00e9nan...<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from a variety of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/outdoor-activities-at-naeco\/\">water activities<\/a>\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover the richness and beauty of its seabed on a dive in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cip-glenan.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CIP International Diving Center<\/a>, a world-renowned diving center!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent a kayak and take a day trip. Stroll from island to island in the lagoon and take in the sights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to sail at Europe's leading sailing school, \u00ab&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.glenans.asso.fr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Les Gl\u00e9nans&nbsp;<\/a>\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you prefer hiking, a wooden path leads around the\u2019<strong>\u00eele St Nicolas aux Gl\u00e9nan<\/strong>&nbsp;over 1km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your accommodation at Na\u00e9co Le Pouldu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accommodation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/hotel-le-pouldu.html\">Na\u00e9co Le Pouldu<\/a>\u00a0is 45 minutes from Concarneau, where you can take a shuttle bus to the\u2019<strong>Saint Nicola Island<\/strong>s. When you stay with us, you'll enjoy a peaceful setting just a stone's throw from the ocean and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mongr.fr\/trouver-prochaine-randonnee\/itineraire\/gr-34-le-plus-maritime-des-sentiers-de-grande-randonnee\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">GR34<\/a>. We offer you a moment of disconnection close to nature!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On return from\u00a0<strong>Concarneau<\/strong>, don't hesitate to stop by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/the-village-of-pont-aven\/\">Pont-Aven<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dream of adventure, you can also&nbsp;<strong>visit the Gl\u00e9nan<\/strong>&nbsp;on a road trip in a converted van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You're guaranteed a cosy vacation with complete freedom... Stop off near a departure point for a crossing, set off for the day and then return to your little home on wheels in the evening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Why go far away when you can go to Brittany...?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A true Breton paradise between sea and sky! Located south of Fouesnant, in South Finist\u00e8re and just an hour from the Breton coast, the Gl\u00e9nan archipelago is made up of 9 main islands and several islets. A small paradise of white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters... 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