Once a veritable island, this former fishing village lies at the entrance to the Pont-l’Abbé river estuary. Its insularity gives it a peaceful, iodised atmosphere.
Before this little piece of land was connected to the mainland, the water flowed freely to the north, bordering the commune of Combrit. Île-Tudy remained an island until 1852, when the Kermor dyke was built to bridge the gap with the mainland.
There are many small fishermen’s cottages built of stone or simply painted white. The flower-filled windowsills stretch along the narrow streets, remnants of the 15th and 16th century village.
A tour of Île-Tudy means you can breathe the sea air on the east side, enjoy the fine sandy beaches with your family and glimpse the Pointe de Combrit Sainte-Marine in the distance.
On the west side, the Pont-l’Abbé estuary is a rich, living natural heritage. Rare birds, shellfish, oysters, anglers and kayakers all share the area.
In 2024, the commune of Île-Tudy took part in the programme“Le Village préféré des Français” (The French People’s Favourite Village) presented by Stéphane Bern. It came ninth.
Port of Île-Tudy
Houses on Île-Tudy
