Île-aux-Moines

Île-aux-Moines is the largest island in the Gulf of Morbihan off the Breton coast and spreads in a cross shape with small bays dotting its edges. Coastal paths connect different landing areas and allow you to walk around the entire island.

The island received its name in 854 when Breton king Erispoe granted the territory to the Abbey of Saint-Conwoion in Redon. This religious connection shaped the island for centuries and influenced its growth.

The northern part features traditional stone houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries, arranged along narrow streets near the main port. You can see how locals still use these old lanes daily, shaping the village character.

Regular boats depart from Port-Blanc on the mainland with a crossing time of about five minutes. Bicycles can be rented at the port to explore the island comfortably.

The center of the island holds the Kergonan cromlech, one of Europe's largest stone circles. This megalithic structure shows the island was inhabited in prehistoric times.

Location: canton of Vannes-Ouest

Location: Morbihan

Location: Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération

Location: arrondissement of Vannes

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Address: 56780 Île-aux-Moines, France

Phone: +33297263261

Email: mairie@mairie-ileauxmoines.fr

Website: https://mairie-ileauxmoines.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.59684,-2.84585

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:00