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Houat
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47 ° 23 ′ 24 ″ N 2 ° 57 ′ 20 ″ W

Houat is an island located in Brittany.

Understand

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Houat from the sky
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The island measures 5 km long and 1,5 km at the widest. Have you just arrived in Houat? If you are in St Gildas harbor, well ... Follow the road to reach the village. You will be able to see the village well.In the east of the island, there is a point beach named Eun Tal. If you leave Eun Tal to go straight towards the south, you will arrive at old Port. You just crossed the large beach(in Breton: Treac'h er Goured) If you pay attention, in the old port, you will see the Saint Gildas fountain. Continue on the trail and you will be able to see the waves of the SalusIn the north-west of the island, there is the Beniguet. You can get there from the north from the port of St Gildas, from the south from Salus or from the center of the island (the Chemin de la Campagne!), From the village. The island of Houat faces the Gulf of MorbihanIt is part of the association of Ponant Islands.

Weather

The sun can hit hard (bring a hat and cream). You can find a shaded area in Vallon (in the heart of the village), with picnic tables.

But a grain can also occur at any time (provide waterproof windbreaker) !!

To go

On a boat

Access all year from Quiberon, towards the port of Saint Gildas, in Houat. 45 min from Quiberon, with the possibility of a sea link from 25 min between Houat and Hoedic. Reservations are strongly advised. From April: seasonal connections with various possible departure ports: Quiberon, Vannes, Port Navalo, La Turballe, Le Croisic ...

  • Océane Company Logo indicating a link to the website – phone: 33820056156 (indigo n °, 12 / min)
  • Company of the Islands Logo indicating a link to the website – phone: 33825134100 (0,15 / min)
  • Navix , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 825 132 100

Information on the parking possibilities in Quiberon

Circulate

AT Houat, no car traffic on the island! Get on your bikes, roller blades or other vehicles ... Or come on foot! Nothing is more pleasant than walking ... Others will certainly opt for the Houat municipal taxi. This taxi will be waiting for you at the port.

Hiking shoes are not essential. Too big, they even constitute a threat to the flora and the protection of the dunes.

See

To learn the secrets of phytoplankton, there is an hatchery in Houat (on the road to Salus). You will also find information on the history of Houat and a temporary exhibition.

Buy

Provide a reserve of money: there is no ATM machine on the island.

  • The Gurun , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 297306806 – Bakery and pastry shop in the center of the village, next to the Siata and the well.
  • 1 Houat Market , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 297306630 – Houat Marché is located at the top of the road that you go up when you take the direction of the village at the port.
  • Your Market , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 297306656 – Your Market is located on the road to the main beach.
  • Over the islands , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 297306816 – Clothing, Au Fil des Îles is located next to Houat Marché.
  • The Sands Garden (Next to the Houat well.) – Houat vegetables and fruits
  • Sale of fish Logo indicating timetables in summer. – The sale of fish is located at the port of St Gildas.

Eat

On-site catering

  • 1 At Loulou , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 67 88 – fish and seafood restaurant, creperie
  • 2 The Siata , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 66 13 – Bar - Café - Brasserie
  • The Spinnaker , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 66 12 – Bar - Café - Brasserie

Takeaway catering

  • "Ty Cathy" pancakes
  • Fanfan's Garden  – Kebab-Fries

picnic

In Vallon, above the Grande Plage, you will find a shaded area with picnic tables.

Have a drink

Housing

Hotels

It is imperative to reserve your room, regardless of the hotel.

  • 1 Hotel L'Ezenn Logo indicating a link to the website Route of the Mill, Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 69 73, email:  – accessible Wi-Fi network 6 bedrooms
  • 2 The islands Logo indicating a link to the website, Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 68 02 – Hotel Restaurant, 14 rooms
  • 3 Mermaid Logo indicating a link to the website, Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 66 73 – Hotel Restaurant, 20 rooms
Rue de Houat

Rentals

List of homestay rentals available at Houat town hall.

Camping

  • Reception area , Logo indicating a telephone number  33 2 97 30 68 04 Logo indicating tariffs From 6 to 12 euros per day. – water point, sanitary facilities. No reservation or predefined location. No electricity. Individual showers at 2 euros in the football field cloakroom. In summer, the campsite is unofficially organized into two parts: one intended for families, and the other intended for young people. Every evening from 11 p.m., a campfire tolerated by the municipality is lit on the beach of Salus.

Respect

Walk around the village in proper attire.

Respect calm at all times of the day.

Follow the path of the trails on the coast, so that the vegetation and the ground maintain.

Respect the flora by not picking bouquets.

Place garbage cans and cigarette ends in the appropriate containers.

Ensure that children slow down on their bikes in the village, to ensure the safety of everyone, especially the elderly.

Maintain the supervision of children on the island (unsupervised swimming).

Communicate

mobile phone: accessible network.

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