Molène

Molène is an island in Finistère, Brittany, Western France.

Understand
Molène is an island located in the mer d'Iroise, about 15 kilometers from the mainland (Le Conquet). The island is 1200 meters wide and 800 large, and its highest point is located 26 meters above the sea level. Few inhabitants permanently live on the island: only 200 all year round, and about 800 during the summer.

By boat
At least one boat per day all year round (by the Penn ar Bed company), leaving from Brest and Le Conquet. In summer, there are more boats. Duration: For schedule and fares, see the Penn ar Bed Web site.
 * 2h from Brest
 * 30 minutes from Le Conquet.

From the jetty (located in the north-east of Molène), Molène harbor (and center) is hardly 10 minutes by foot. Otherwise, there is a shuttle, that costs 2€50 per passenger.

By helicopter
A heliport allows to reach the mainland if you are in a hurry (and wealthy).

Get around
The island is almost entirely car free. Considering its size, it is very easy to go by foot. Most of the "streets" are in fact car-free, and cannot even be cycled.

Do
Going around the island takes about one hour by foot.

Eat
Several restaurants, including:

All these restaurants may be closed off season, so check ahead.

Drink
Several cafés on the island, including:

Sleep
Off season, most hotels, rooms and flats are closed (including the Kastell an Daol hotel), hence do book in advance. Some places will not allow renting for less than 2 or 3 nights, especially off season.
 * Several rooms and flats are on rent, with a random quality.
 * Several rooms and flats are on rent, with a random quality.
 * Several rooms and flats are on rent, with a random quality.

Connect
You might get the 4G coming from the mainland. Alternatively, there is a strong (and fast) 3G+ on the island, thanks to an antenna in the middle of the island. Some restaurants and cafés offer free Wi-Fi.

Go next

 * Ouessant
 * Mainland Finistère and Brittany