Île de Sein, Remote Atlantic island in Brittany, France
The island spans 3 square kilometers with rocky shores, sandy beaches, and traditional white houses adorned with colored shutters facing the ocean.
During World War II, male inhabitants aged 14 to 54 sailed to Britain to join Free French forces, earning the Order of Liberation in 1946.
The maritime traditions shape daily life, with residents maintaining fishing practices passed through generations in the Atlantic waters.
Ferries depart regularly from Le Guilvinec port on mainland Brittany, connecting visitors to the island in approximately 30 minutes.
The absence of cars creates an environment where residents and visitors navigate the entire 3-kilometer landmass exclusively by foot or bicycle.
Location: Île-de-Sein
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
GPS coordinates: 48.03333,-4.85000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:16
Brittany combines medieval architecture with natural landscapes. The region features cliffs, forests, lighthouses, and coastal villages. Visitors find Celtic megaliths, castles, abbeys, and maritime museums. The coast displays granite formations, bays, and islands. Inland areas contain canals, gardens, and historic estates.
Ar Men
11.1 km
Vieille Light
7 km
Tevennec lighthouse
5.9 km
Plage des Trépassés
10.5 km
Chapel Saint-They
10.7 km
Tourelle de la Plate
6.8 km
Statue de Notre-Dame des Naufragés
8.7 km
Qu 12
10.8 km
Croix celtique de Bestrée
9.8 km
Men-Brial
530 m
Sémaphore de la Pointe du Raz
8.8 km
Moulin de Trouguer
11.4 km
Les Causeurs
538 m
Église Saint-Guénolé de l'Île-de-Sein
560 m
Abri du marin de l'île de Sein
500 m
Île de Sein - Chapelle Saint Corentin
1.6 km
Église Saint-Collodan de Plogoff
13.8 km
Église de Cléden-Cap-Sizun
15.2 km
Église Saint-Primel à Primelin
17.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Chrisanthe de Kerscoulet
18 km
Chapel of Saint Yves
12.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Langroas
17.4 km
Chapel of Saint Michael
10.7 km
Chapel of Our Lady
14.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Trémeur de Cléden-Cap-Sizun
15.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Tugdual de Cléden-Cap-Sizun
12 km
Chapelle of Saint Andrew
15.5 km
Calvaire de la chapelle de Saint-They
10.7 kmReviews
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