Our journey at sea continues on this birdwatching trail, as we slowly approach the island of Rouzic, a veritable marine nature park (which is why it’s nicknamed the kingdom of birds!). Impressive cliffs rise up before us, revealing the rocky heights where thousands of seabirds nest. Our guide draws our attention to the different species and stresses the importance of preserving these fragile habitats.
Rouzic, kingdom of the gannets
Imagine a spectacular view from the sea: welcome to Rouzic Island, a veritable nature park in the heart of the water. Here, marine wildlife reigns supreme! In this nature reserve, the steep rocky heights are home to thousands of gannets. The skies are dotted with the incessant ballet of puffins, crested cormorants, razorbills, common guillemots, northern fulmars, herring gulls, great black-backed gulls and great black-backed gulls. Who could have imagined so much life on the open sea?
Grey seals are also part of our walk! They emerge at the surface, or let themselves be lulled by the lapping of the water as they lie on the rocks. Around thirty of these marine specimens have made their home here, in this protected environment. This exceptional visit to the Sept-Îles archipelago is sure to be one of the highlights of your holiday in Brittany!
A stopover on Île aux Moines
Continuing our sea tour around the Sept-Îles archipelago, we set course for another emblematic island. Thanks to the stopover option, we’ll be berthing on Île aux Moines, recognisable as soon as we approach thanks to its emblematic lighthouse and the remains of a Vauban fort.
The stopover is ideal for an outdoor activity with the family: we follow a small coastal path, perfect for a gentle hike, between rocks, heather and breathtaking views of the sea. The route takes you up to the lighthouse, the highest point on the island, where the panoramic view over the islets of the 7-island archipelago is breathtaking.
But what really delights the children is the bucolic atmosphere of this little park: here, rabbits live freely, popping up at every bend in the path or between two blocks of granite. They run around everywhere, much to the delight of the youngest visitors, who marvel at this unexpected colony!
Encounter with dolphins
We’re back on board the speedboat for the return trip to the coast. At sea, we are lucky enough to come across a school of dolphins, and the boat’s captain slows down to let us enjoy this magical moment. Another boat, belonging to the Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux (League for the Protection of Birds), also offers guided tours with a professional!
Geological discovery of the Pink Granite Coast
On the way back, we’ll cruise along the Pink Granite Coast, listening to the guide’s geological and historical explanations. This discovery of the coast and its colours from the sea offers us a unique and grandiose landscape before returning to our starting point and ending the excursion.
