This small island off the coast of Port-Blanc in Brittany holds a fascinating history. In 1876, Ambroise Thomas decided to build a three-story house, a chapel, and a conical tower there, structures that still stand today. The true curiosity, however, concerns its purchase by American aviator Charles Lindbergh in the 1930s. After the tragic kidnapping and murder of his son, Lindbergh moved to Europe and purchased this island in 1938 for $16,000, about $1 per square meter. The family lived there only a short time, returning to the United States the following year, shortly after the German occupation of Czechoslovakia. Today, the island is owned by the Heidsieck family.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Today

Monday 27 October

15°C

13°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 48.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Penvénan, Lannion, Côtes-d'Armor, France

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Rocher des Amoureux

Vues sur la mer

Submersible Route of Anse de Pellinec

Buguélès

House on the Hill, Pors Hir

Tréguier

Sentier de randonnée à Rastel

Anse de Gouermel

Pink Granite Coast Near Plougrescant

Plage de Port Blanc

Passerelle Saint François

L'estran peut se traverser à marée basse.

Charles Lindbergh's former home on Illiec Island

1. Hiking loop from Buguélès

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️