Louët island, Islet in the Bay of Morlaix, Carantec, France
Île Louët is a small islet in the Bay of Morlaix, sitting just off the coast of Carantec in Finistère, Brittany. It is edged by rocks and features a 19th-century lighthouse alongside the former keeper's house.
The lighthouse on Île Louët was built in 1857 to guide ships safely into the port of Morlaix, especially at night or in fog. Keepers once lived on the island full time to operate it, but the light has since been automated.
The lighthouse keeper's house on Île Louët can be rented for an overnight stay, drawing visitors who want to experience island life at its most simple. The interior is deliberately basic, with cold-water showers and outdoor facilities, which is part of the appeal for those who come here.
The island can be reached on foot at low tide via a submersible causeway, but this path floods quickly as the tide comes in. Checking tide times before setting out is strongly recommended.
The toilet on the island is housed in an old pigsty, and the shower is a simple outbuilding with cold water only. Anyone staying overnight must bring their own drinking water and bedding.
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