Paris – Belle-Île-en-Mer: how to organize a smooth and exotic journey?
The Call of the Sea
Leaving Paris for Belle-Île-en-Mer means embarking on a journey that begins long before you reach the island. It’s the promise of trading the city’s restless pace for the soothing breath of the ocean — whether for a weekend escape or a longer stay. But how can you travel from Paris to Belle-Île without the hassle?
From Paris to Quiberon: choose your ideal route
The gateway to Belle-Île is Quiberon, where daily ferries depart for Le Palais.
- By train: the TGV Paris-Auray connects the capital to southern Brittany in just 2 hours and 40 minutes. From Auray station, a shuttle bus takes you to Quiberon in about an hour.
- By car: allow 5.5 to 6 hours from Paris via Rennes and Vannes — a convenient option if you’d like the freedom to explore once you’re on the island.
- By plane: Lorient airport, just one hour from Quiberon, offers a fast alternative for those wishing to shorten the journey.
This Paris–Belle-Île route is already part of the experience: crossing the heart of Brittany, following its coastline, and slowly drawing closer to the sea.
The Quiberon–Belle-Île crossing: a foretaste of escape
The final leg — and perhaps the most beautiful — is the ferry ride.
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Duration: around 45 minutes from Quiberon to Le Palais.
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Price: from €20 one way per adult (depending on the season and vehicle transport).
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Experience: as the ferry sets sail, the horizon unfolds, cliffs emerge in the distance, and the feeling of escape takes hold.
The Quiberon-Belle-Île crossing is more than just transport — it’s a suspended moment, a gentle transition between Parisian life and the island’s wild, invigorating nature.
Arrival & relaxation: the comfort of Castel Clara
Once you arrive at Le Palais, the change of scenery is complete — coves, sea breeze, and rolling moorland all around. Just a few minutes away lies the most iconic address to embrace this island escape: Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa.
Here, everything is designed to help travelers from Paris unwind completely:
- Rooms and suites sweeping ocean views
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Thalasso and spa treatments to melt away travel fatigue
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Gastronomic dining celebrating the sea and Brittany’s local flavors
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Personalized services to make your stay seamless — from transfers to activity bookings
It’s a place to recharge, reconnect, and discover the warmth and generosity of Belle-Île-en-Mer.
Experience Belle-Île as a magical escape
From Paris to Belle-Île, the journey itself becomes part of the enchantment.
Each step prepares you for what awaits: breathtaking scenery, salty air, and the island’s gentle rhythm.
Ready to let go?
All that’s left is to book your crossing, unpack your bags at Castel Clara, and let yourself be carried away by the call of the sea.
Belle-Île awaits — just a few hours from the capital, yet a world away from its bustle. Find all the practical information here
