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When you picture traveling to France, islands probably don’t come to mind. But there are several scenic islands located off of France’s western coast, including the rocky island of Mont St. Michele<\/a> and \u00cele de R\u00e9, known for seafood and surfing<\/a>. One of the most picturesque islands is the appropriately named Belle-\u00cele-en-Mer, which translates to “beautiful island on the sea.” It’s often simply called Belle-\u00cele.<\/p>\n Located in the region of Brittany in northwest France, Belle-\u00cele is known for its picturesque beaches and stunning landscapes. It’s the largest of the Breton islands, a group of over 800 small islands in Brittany. The charming coastal villages of Le Palais, Sauzon, Bangor, and Locmaria feature\u00a0colorful buildings, seaside eateries, quaint shops, and fishing boats, used to catch the delicious local seafood.\u00a0While many travelers like to see Belle-\u00cele on\u00a0a day trip from Quiberon, others prefer to spend a few days or a week on the island \u2014 or even longer. Belle-\u00cele is home to many guest houses rented by the night, as well as short-term house or apartment rentals typically rented by the week.\u00a0There are\u00a013 hotels on the island, including the luxurious Castel Clara in Bangor, the family-friendly La D\u00e9sirade in Bangor, the panoramic H\u00f4tel le Cardinal with ocean views in Sauzon, and the Grand Hotel De Bretagne, the oldest hotel on the island, in Le Palais.<\/p>\n Read more: The Most ‘Overtouristed’ Places In Europe<\/a><\/p>\nWhat to do in Belle-\u00cele<\/h2>\n