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Commune in Brittany, France
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Île-aux-Moines (Breton: Izenah; the name in both languages means "island of the monks") is an island in Brittany. At 7 km long and 3.5 km wide, it's the largest island in the "Golfe du Morbihan" (Gulf of Morbihan), and has 610 inhabitants. The island is pretty, full of flowers, and has old stones and amazing landscapes. It is also good walking country.
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Half-circle of 24 stones, dating from Neolithic period. Registered as an historic monuments in 1862.
Corridor dolmen in granite engraved with goddess, 3 axes and axe-plough, dating from Neolithic period. Registered as an historic monuments in 1979.
8 rooms, each named by a place on island.
8 rooms, each named by islands of the Gulf of Morbihan. Wi-Fi.
6 rooms and 1 private suite. Free Wi-Fi.
House with 3 rooms and 1 salon/room.
2-star camping, 44 locations.
To get the ferry, you need to go in Port-Blanc in the city of Baden (15 km of Vannes).
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Nantes · International · NTE
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