Dreaming Of France: Ouessant

An island experience beyond the wilds of Brittany.

Photo by Emmanuel Berthier, courtesy of Brest Terres Océanes.

Brittany remains one of France’s most untamed and vast territories. We spent a lovely two weeks camping there in 2017, and we still only saw a couple of tiny corners. One of the striking things about the Brittany coast is that it conjures a sensation of standing on the edge of the world.

You can stay in Brest as a hub for discovering the region. But step away from the mainland to visit one of the islands off the coast and you’ll really feel like you’re standing on the precipice. One of the best islands to get this experience is Ouessant (or Ushant in the Breton language).