Houat, Protected natural site in Brittany, France
Located off the coast of Morbihan, this 290-hectare island exhibits diverse landforms with white and gray dunes stretching across the terrain.
The site received dual protection status under French laws from 1906 and 1930, establishing measures to preserve its natural and scientific qualities.
The local population maintains maritime traditions through fishing activities while adapting to environmental conservation requirements.
Regular ferry services connect the mainland ports of Morbihan and Loire-Atlantique to the island throughout the year.
The island supports 500 plant species, including 18 protected varieties, representing 34 percent of all spontaneous flora found in Morbihan department.
Location: Île-d'Houat
Location: Brittany
GPS coordinates: 47.39083,-2.95417
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:39
Phare de la Teignouse
10.1 km
Phare des Grands Cardinaux
11.9 km
Kerdonis lighthouse
12 km
Er Yoc'h
1.2 km
Fortin de Port Maria
14.2 km
Fortin de Kerdonis
12 km
Grande plage de Houat
477 m
Fort du Bugull
14.2 km
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption de Locmaria
14.5 km
Ensemble fortifié de La Ferrière
14.1 km
Dolmen du Conguel
14.2 km
Réduit de La Biche
13.2 km
Men-Maria dolmen
14.5 km
Menhir de la Vierge
8.6 km
Îlot de Toul-Bihan
12.5 km
Menhir de Parc-er-Menhir
658 m
Plage du Salus
947 m
Cheminée du fort de Port Maria
14.2 km
Plage des Grands Sables
13.8 km
Golf de Quiberon
14.5 km
Église Notre-Dame-la-Blanche d'Hœdic
7.9 km
Réduit de Béniguet
3.1 km
Église Saint-Gildas d'Houat
132 m
Tour-modèle de Port-Andro
12.6 km
Dolmen de Beg-Lagad
8.3 km
Dolmen de la Croix et menhir de la Vierge, Hoëdic
8.6 km
Plage du Goviro
14.6 km
Croix de Treac’h Porz Lerz
2.9 kmReviews
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