The Old Castle – Port-Joinville Harbor loop from L'Île-d'Yeu
The Old Castle – Port-Joinville Harbor loop from L'Île-d'Yeu
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The Old Castle – Port-Joinville Harbor loop from L'Île-d'Yeu
03:52
15.1km
70m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.01 km
Pierre du Chien à l'Affût
Archaeological Site
3.48 km
The Old Castle
Highlight • Castle
Its guided tour allows you to learn more about the construction of the fortress, the military architecture and the life of the islanders at that time. Comic book enthusiasts will also learn that Hergé would have been inspired by the Old Castle to draw that of the Black Island.
The castle is open during the summer season. For more information on its visiting hours, consult the castle website: ile-yeu.fr/que-faire-a-l-ile-d-yeu/se-divertir/activites-sur-l -island/the-old-castle-2265885
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3.84 km
View of Vieux Château from the Cliffs
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4.34 km
Plage des Sabias
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8.12 km
La Pointe de But
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In addition to a panorama pushed to the extreme horizon of the ocean, you will find the remains of a semaphore erected facing the sea which once housed a fog horn. Indeed, the Perrin Dogs reef, now topped with its fixed beacon, which emerges from the water a few meters offshore was once a real danger for the sailors who sailed around.
During the summer, the tawny-colored sunsets are most romantic.
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9.02 km
Dolmen de la Planche-à-Puare
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With a funerary vocation, the Dolmen would have housed several remains during the Neolithic period (period when the island was still attached to the mainland). It was built using several orthogneiss menhirs on which lichen has taken up residence.
Following archaeological research carried out by Augustin Auge in 1883, the dolmen was classified as a historical monument in 1889. Thus, it is forbidden to pass under the rocks, in order to preserve the heritage.
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9.40 km
Public Toilets and Picnic Area
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9.63 km
Bench With a View of the Atlantic Ocean
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11.3 km
Plage de la Pulante
Beach
12.6 km
Plage des Bossilles
Beach
13.5 km
Port-Joinville Harbor
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Once you have passed the fishing and pleasure ports, you will find immaculate and winding streets in the heart of the city, almost reminiscent of a Greek village.
Strolling there is an activity in its own right. At the end of your hike, do not hesitate to sit on the terrace of a bistro or café to taste products straight from the sea.
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15.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.26 km
5.54 km
1.90 km
1.38 km
Surfaces
6.38 km
4.43 km
1.85 km
1.65 km
722 m
< 100 m
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