{"id":3220,"date":"2025-10-29T10:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/?p=3220"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:00:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:00:48","slug":"lile-de-groix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/lile-de-groix\/","title":{"rendered":"The island of Groix"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your accommodation near the island of Groix<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little history to start with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island of Groix was formed over four hundred million years ago when two tectonic plates came together. Also known as&nbsp;<strong>l'\u00eele aux grenats<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>le caillou de Bretagne<\/strong>, It's hard to imagine that, etymologically, the island could have meant \u00abwitches\u00bb island\".  The history of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.groix.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the island of Groix<\/a>&nbsp;is due to a combination of beliefs, religions, maritime and agricultural activities and World War 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Breton island full of surprises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Groix is an island in Brittany, in the Bay of Biscay. It can be reached by boat from&nbsp;<strong>departure from Lorient<\/strong>, of&nbsp;<strong>Port-Louis<\/strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/naeco-hostel-bretagne\/port-doelan.html\">Port of Do\u00eblan<\/a>&nbsp;; The crossing takes around 45 minutes. Groix is a small island, 8 km long and 3 km wide, with a wilder side to the west and a friendlier side to the east, with beaches and the main port, Port Tudy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the superb<strong>&nbsp;Sables Rouges beach<\/strong>, named after the garnet that gives it its red color. Easy to access and sheltered from the wind, it's ideal for an afternoon of peace and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover also the famous&nbsp;<strong>Grands-Sables beach<\/strong>, A large white sand beach, it's the only convex beach in the whole of Europe, and its shape is different from that of other beaches. It has the shape of a tongue that juts out into the sea. In season, many boats drop anchor at the foot of this pretty beach paradise or in the coves all around the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a dip in the turquoise waters of Groix!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walks and discoveries in Groix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island of Groix is a real walking paradise, and you can expect to spend two hours walking the coastal paths between the&nbsp;<strong>Port Tudy<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>Pen Men lighthouse<\/strong>. However, you can cover longer distances by bike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A&nbsp;<strong>stay in Groix<\/strong>&nbsp;it's a chance to recharge your batteries and get away from it all in a warm and welcoming setting, and enjoy the paradise-like scenery. If you're planning a trip to Southern Brittany, the island of Groix is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make the most of your stay on the island in a simple, eco-friendly way, Na\u00e9co recommends renting a bike. Perfect for a family outing or a romantic getaway, at your own pace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your stay at Na\u00e9co Le Pouldu and discover the wonders that surround it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/hotel-le-pouldu.html\"><strong>Na\u00e9co Le Pouldu<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is just a ten-minute drive from the port of Do\u00eblan.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/your-detached-gite-in-pouldu\/\">your stopover gite in South Brittany<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0You'll enjoy being in a calm environment, ideally designed for organizing your events.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/en\/outdoor-activities-at-naeco\/\">outdoor activities<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See also our article&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeco.bzh\/fr\/naeco-hostel-bretagne\/sejour-naeco-lepouldu.html\">24 hours in Le Pouldu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and find ideas for places to visit, as well as a list of the most beautiful sites to discover, including the island of Groix.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choisissez votre h\u00e9bergement proche de l&rsquo;\u00eele de Groix Un peu d\u2019histoire pour commencer L\u2019\u00eele de Groix s\u2019est form\u00e9e il y a plus de quatre cents millions d\u2019ann\u00e9es par le rapprochement de deux plaques tectoniques. \u00c9galement appel\u00e9e&nbsp;l\u2019\u00eele aux grenats&nbsp;ou&nbsp;le caillou de Bretagne, on est loin d\u2019imaginer qu\u2019\u00e9tymologiquement, l\u2019\u00eele aurait pu signifier \u00ab l\u2019\u00eele aux sorci\u00e8res \u00bb. 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