At the northwestern end of Belle-Île-en-Mer. In Breton “Beg-er-Bolenn” (the point of the isolated rocks) was the first name of the place, francized into Pointe des Poulains. Here, the landscape is subject to a very aquatic magic: between the crossing of the famous “coureaux” of Belle-Île and the calm waters of the Bay of Quiberon, the Ocean delivers a permanent show, which is renewed, according to the seasons… Because, the Pointe des Poulains can be appreciated all year long!
Située à l'extrême nord de l'île, la pointe des Poulains est l'un des sites plus emblématiques de Belle-Île. Avec son phare et le fortin de Sarah Bernhardt c'est un lieu privilégié pour découvrir le patrimoine local. Située à l'extrême nord de l'île, la pointe des Poulains est l'un des sites plus emblématiques de Belle-Île. Avec son phare et le fortin de Sarah Bernhardt c'est un lieu privilégié pour découvrir le patrimoine local. |
La Pointe des Poulains
Jewel of Belle-île
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La Pointe des Poulains est un lieu privilégié pour observer l'océan. La pointe offre un point de vue panoramique sur la côte ouest et la côte est de Belle-Île. La Pointe des Poulains est un lieu privilégié pour observer l'océan. La pointe offre un point de vue panoramique sur la côte ouest et la côte est de Belle-Île. |
In addition to the stunning beauty of the landscape, you will find 3 distinct yet complementary areas to visit. To appreciate the full extent of it, count 1/2 day visit:
Built in 1868, this building was long home to lighthouse keepers and their families until it was automated in 1987. The building is 18 meters tall; 32 square meters of solar panels built into the roof power its halide lamp. On a clear day, the view extends to the island of Groix, Lorient and embraces the entire Bay of Quiberon.
The place is essential for discovering the natural riches of the island. It is an invitation to wander and dive into the marine and terrestrial biodiversity thanks to two immersive exhibitions (mini cinema, touch tablets, interactive games…). To be visited urgently upon your arrival to enjoy even more your stay on La Bien-Nommée…
The Villa des Cinq Parties du Monde (her son’s villa) and the fort offer you a journey into the past! The life and work of the famous tragedienne are traced in the villa (museum space), while the interior of her home, the fort, has been refurbished identically.
La Pointe des Poulains
throughout the 4 seasons
A sanctuary at the end of the world
Whatever the weather, La Pointe des Poulains is – above all! – a sanctuary where nature is preserved, valued, pampered. Under the triple protection of the Community of Belle-île, the Conservatoire du Littoral and the islanders, the fauna, the flora and the spirit of the place flourish.
A long time ago, Sarah Bernhardt, a great tragedian of the early twentieth, was not mistaken in transforming the fort into a refuge and summer residence, for nearly 30 years, from 1894 to 1923. It is today a high place of historical heritage in Belle-île.
La Pointe des Poulains is in this a hybrid place: a lighthouse, a fortress, a few signs of human presence and, at the same time, a splendid setting of nature – its beauty, its variety, its richness…A place not to be missed, to discover the time of a stopover.
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Le fort de Sarah Bernhart et le phare des Poulains en automne|
Why do you like Pointe des Poulains?
La Pointe des Poulains
witness of the natural wealth of the island
Wild and preserved
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The Coastal House
An essential place to understand and discover the natural wealth of the island. It is an invitation to wander and dive into the marine and terrestrial biodiversity through two immersive exhibitions.
I love coming to this picturesque island every year, tasting all the charm of its wild and grandiose beauty. I draw new artistic forces from it under its invigorating and restful sky
Sarah Bernhardt
when a sacred monster falls under the spell of the Foals!The Sarah Bernhardt Museum Space and Fort
The fort and the Sarah Bernhardt Space invite you to step back into the past with an audio tour lasting about an hour. The life and work of the tragedienne are retraced in the villa, while the interior of the fort has been refurbished identically. You can choose to visit only the fort although we recommend the audio-guided dive into the atmosphere of Sarah’s summer vacation, her family and friends!
A côté de la pointe des Poulains, le fortin de Sarah Bernhardt est ouvert au public toute l'année. La visite vous plongera dans l'univers de la Belle Epoque. A côté de la pointe des Poulains, le fortin de Sarah Bernhardt est ouvert au public toute l'année. La visite vous plongera dans l'univers de la Belle Epoque. |
Stopover at the Pointe des Poulains
Like Sarah Bernhardt, fall under the spell of La Pointe des Poulains! All our addresses to wake up, have lunch, dinner or a drink as close as possible to this must-see site on the island!
