Are you also looking for French islands outside popular resorts such as Porquerolles or Île de Ré? Try searching for Île Madame, Île du Petit Gao or Chausey, and you may find some unexpected new options in beautiful pictures. France has never been the only charm of Paris. The island in the middle of the blue sea is diverse with its landscapes, proving that without this romantic country you can find blue lagoons, white sandy beaches, and other natural wonders no less than the Bahamas or the Mardevelopes. From Corsica, Var, to Manche, here are our selection of 13 beautiful islands across France, ready to embark on this unparalleled vacation?
1. Île de Batz
Finistère
When we came to the French port city of Roscoff, we either crossed the strait to the UK or set off for vacation to Iredeba. This charming island of Brittany (Note: Breton is a minority and language in western France) has a diverse terrain landscape, from beaches, rocks, to grasslands, and even a beautiful lighthouse that allows you to climb high and overlook the panoramic view of the island. Don't miss the restaurant near the port, and you can enjoy authentic French flavors by savoring the delicious Brittany crepes before returning to mainland France.
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2. Watt Island (Île d'Houat)
Morbihan
There are many specialty islands in Le golfe du Morbihan, including Île d'Arz, Ile aux Moines, île Brannec, and Île de Béchit. However, if you want to find the quietest island, Watt Island is undoubtedly the best choice. You can come to the island leisurely by boat. According to the poetic statement of the local tourism bureau, Watt Island is dominated by “stones, wastelands, sea breezes, and seas. Their dialogues with each other are never interrupted, sometimes argued, but eventually reconciled.”
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3. Île des Embiez
Var Province
Located near Six-Fours-Les-Plages, Embiz Island is not far from the wine-sur-marine town of Bandol, a quiet paradise just a few minutes from the coast. The wild bay on the island faces the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, like a postcard that is so beautiful that it is unreal. Even natives in France will be cast into the arms of Embiid Island all year round, embracing the blue Mediterranean holiday.
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4. Archipel des Glénan
Finistère
Located near the coast of Fouesnant, a tourist town in the southern part of Phoenister Province, the Glennan Islands are arguably the real wonderland of Brittany. The archipelago consists of seven tropical islands, and tourists are open to boat trips from April to September every year. Although there is only one country villa on the entire archipelago, these islands are surging in the summer with delicious restaurants and famous sailing schools (travellers must stay in the French-based accommodation to the island). The Grannan Islands are also recognized as one of the most beautiful islands in France and must not be missed.
