Why visit
Since the seventeenth century, the island has combined religious and military functions, later hosting maritime rescue initiatives and Scouting. Chapel, small fort and house reveal successive uses of one place. Its history includes collapse and restoration, rather than simply the survival of an unchanged old setting.
What to look for
- Our Lady of Good Voyage chapel, subject to access that day
- The small fort and house along the permitted route
- The bridge and the island’s relationship with the bay
Why has one small island served so many different purposes?
Visiting details
Neltur lists free walk-in admission on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm. Free guided departures at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 3pm: arrive at the visitor centre ten minutes ahead. Rain may cancel access.
The route includes a bridge, slopes, steps and uneven paving. Ask about accessibility; rain the previous day can also prevent opening.
The current Neltur programme supersedes older pages requiring reservations on different weekdays. Chapel and fort form one visit, rather than two separate outings.
