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White dot: Location of Belle Île in France
Red dot: Location of the city Le Palais on Belle Île
Red dot: Location of the city Le Palais on Belle Île
Belle Île or Belle Île en Mer is a French island off the coast of Brittany in the département of Morbihan.
Administratively, the island is divided into several communes, including:
The two main ports are Le Palais (accessible by ferry from Quiberon) and Sauzon (accessible by ferry from Quiberon and Lorient).
During the summer the island's population increases dramatically, with many people owning a second home on the island, because of its secluded location and beaches.
It is the setting for a portion of The Man in the Iron Mask, an adventure novel by 19th century French writer Alexandre Dumas.
External link
- Tourist office website (http://www.belle-ile.com/)