The Poulains foreland is probably the most famous site of Belle-Ile. The tragedienne Sarah Bernhard loved this place and had a house here.
In 2003, the "Conservatoire du Littoral" undertook a renovation of this remarkable site.
The beaches of the North coast (Deuborh, Bordery) are sheltered from the westerly winds, but the beach of Petit Donnant (appreciated by Sarah Bernhard) is facing the west and the large swell of the Atlantic ocean.
For golf players, the 13 holes of the golf course located on the West Coast dominate the sea and present a superb landscape. Along the course, you can see the Baguen Hir hole.
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Les Poulains foreland, with calm weather. |
Rocks
on the west side of "Les Poulains" |
Les Poulains |
Summer 2005: Les Poulains have been renovated by the "Conservatoire du Littoral" |
The lighthouse at "Les Poulains" |
In the morning, in August, just after sunrise. |
The sea-gulls pose for the photo... |
closer... |
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Storm
at "Les Poulains"
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Calm weather...
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Les
Poulains
foreland, panoramic view
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Touching
evidence
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Beach
of Petit Donnant
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The
hole of Baguen Hir, covered with many "Hottentot
figs"
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The
stone arch of
Penhoët
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Beach
of Deuborh
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Beach
of Deuborh
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Creek
of Stang
en Dour
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Creek
of Stang en Dour and "Grande Basse Red" rock
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"Basse
de Bordery"
rock,
covered
with "Hottentot figs"
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Beach
of Bordery
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Some keys to decode the local toponimy
