ÃŽle de Batz
Ile de Batz ( Breton: Enos - Vaz ) is a Breton island in the north of Finistère department in the French region of Brittany, opposite of Roscoff. It is the same community Île -de -Batz with 507 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011) in the canton of Saint- Pol-de -Léon in the arrondissement of Morlaix.
Size and location
The island is 3.5 km long and up to 1.5 kilometers wide, the total area is 305 hectares. 1999 575 inhabitants were counted, which corresponds to a population density of 189 inhabitants per km ². The only place on the island is Porz Kernog with a small church, next to farms and cottages are in a loosely woven. Individual beaches that are to be used only at low tide, alternate with typical Breton cliffs.
Climate
Is the Breton climate due to the Gulf Stream, as such, already very mild, so the microclimate on the island of Batz is again always mild, comparable to the British Channel Islands, and therefore particularly suitable for agriculture. The island, therefore, has always been famous for its market garden - the first fresh vegetables in the spring often comes from there. This can partly be harvested once per year than on the mainland more.
Attractions
- Coastal footpath around the island (2 hours)
- The ruins of a Romanesque chapel dedicated to St. Anne
- Botanical Garden " Jardin Georges Delaselle " (entrance )
- Lighthouse
- Snake hole is where the legend, a monster ( dragon) disappeared, after which it became powerful intimidated by St. Leon
Infrastructure
In the village there is a campsite situated near the sea, a youth hostel, a hotel, restaurants, bike rental. There are no cars on the island, the island is accessible only by ferry from Roscoff. In order for a ferry service is also possible at low tide, a far -reaching into the sea bridge was built. The departure terminal of the ferry so different, depending on whether high or low tide is just.
Camping on Ile de Batz
View of Ile de Batz to Roscoff