Vedettes de l’Odet

The Vedettes de l'Odet "nature in the spotlight!" »

Embark aboard the Vedettes de l'Odet for a cruise and discover the most beautiful maritime sites in southern Brittany: from the Glénan archipelago to the Odet river via the bay of Concarneau.

The Odet River: The prettiest river in France!

From Bénodet, go up the Odet river to Quimper. All along the route, splendid charming residences take shape. The Château de Kerembleis, the Rosulien manor, the Château du Pérennou and its magnificent park which shelters century-old trees without forgetting the Orangery of Lanniron and its French gardens. The comments of the passionate guide who accompanies you invite you to relive the time of the chatelains with surprising anecdotes. A real discovery of Cornwall.

The lush nature that borders the Odet offers a peaceful bucolic setting. Its wooded banks, between thorny forests and flowering rhododendrons in spring deliver a real palette of colors, all flown over by many sea and river birds such as little egrets, grey herons, terns or even the shelduck. The Grande Croisière Promenade allows you to discover all the secrets of this preserved space.

From Bénodet to Sainte Marine, there is only the Odet to cross and it's so much more pleasant aboard the P'tit Bac.
The opportunity to relax in one of the two ports or hike along the GR34. It is also possible to cross the Pont l'Abbé river between Loctudy and Ile Tudy. to enjoy the gentle way of life of the Pays Bigouden, from one port to the other.

The Glénan Islands: The unmissable destination in South Finistère!

Visiting the Glénan archipelago by the day or half-day means traveling to dream islands without jet lag. Here, the turquoise blue waters and the fine sandy beaches invite you to get away from it all from distant islands, hence the nickname of the Breton Caribbean!

After an hour of crossing, the boat docks on Saint Nicolas Island, capital of the archipelago. The setting is heavenly and no one lives there all year round. Saint Nicolas is home to a few second homes, the International Diving Center, the Glénans Sailing School and two café restaurants.

The walk along the decking offers a 360° view of the islands to enjoy the beautiful stretches of beaches. The Tombolo de Saint Nicolas, a magnificent sandbank discovered at low tide joins the Bananec islet and invites you to relax on its dazzling white sand. A selfie is a must to immortalize your day! The Glénan archipelago has seven main islands and several rocky islets. Each island has its own particularity: the Guiriden sandbank, Penfret with its lighthouse, Cigogne and its fort, Loc'h beach or Drenec and its nautical base.
The fauna and flora of Glénan are particularly protected. The Saint Nicolas and Île aux Moutons Nature Reserves are home to many species of seabirds. In the spring, the Bretagne Vivante association carries out counts to check the evolution of the use of these sites, in particular of terns, plovers and oystercatchers which come to nest at the top of the dunes. Also, in April many naturalists come to observe the flowering of the Glénan Narcissus, an endemic species. The dense and colorful aquatic vegetation offers a unique spectacle for divers. Scuba diving, snorkeling or more simply aboard Captain Némo, the catamaran with underwater vision for a dive without getting wet in the largest aquarium in the world: the Atlantic.
The famous Glénans sailing school welcomes hundreds of trainees every year. Learning turns into passion for some future sailors or tall sailors. From St Nicolas it is also possible to rent a kayak to navigate freely in the archipelago and paddle from island to island.

You will have understood, according to your desires, it is up to you to choose the cruise formula that suits you to fully enjoy your day in the Glénan Islands: Escape, Discovery of the Archipelago, Nature Grandeur, Underwater Vision Exploration or even Escape in sea ​​kayak.

Concarneau Bay: One of the most beautiful bays in Brittany!

City of art and history, Concarneau is famous for its walled town and its Festival des Filets Bleus. But it is also a city facing the sea to discover.
Set off on an hour-long cruise with commentary by a guide and visit Concarneau from the sea. After casting off at the fishing port, you sail around the Ville Close and the marina before heading out into the bay. Here, the panorama of the ocean extends 180°, from the tip of Cabellou to the tip of Beg Meil.

The Concarneau - Beg-Meil maritime link allows you to reach the country of Fouesnant after a 30-minute crossing. The small typical port of Beg-Meil, with its sandy coves, its coastal path leading to the semaphore and its authentic village will not leave you indifferent. By boarding at Beg Meil, it is very easy to stop over in Concarneau to visit the big Friday market and enjoy the summer entertainment in the fortified city: Leave your vehicle at Beg Meil, make your trips easier!
Hikers, you can admire the beauty of the Breton landscape along the GR34 coastal path.
Over twenty kilometers you will have the opportunity to discover the tip of Cap Coz, the pontoons of Port-la-Forêt, the cove of Saint Laurent.

Maritime connections

Board the P’tit Bac to go from one bank to the other!
From Bénodet to Sainte Marine there is only the Odet to cross, by the Cornouaille bridge or better by boat for a little trip on the colorful sea.
From Loctudy to Île Tudy, the pedestrian ferry is very practical for bypassing the Pont l'Abbé river and going from one port to another in Pays Bigouden.
In P'tit Bac, the crossings are easy, quick, fun and accessible to strollers and bicycles for our hiker and cyclist friends and for families with children.
Simplify your travels and enjoy a short boat trip!

New in 2025: Take the loop between Bénodet and Loctudy. By boat on the way there and on foot or by bike on the way back. Accessible to all with the P'tit Bac crossings and the walk on the GR34 (7 km). From July 8 to August 23.


Practical information

Departures from Bénodet and Concarneau from April to September
Departures from Loctudy, Beg-Meil and Port-la-Forêt in July and August
Sea connections from April to the end of September
Vedettes de l'Odet - 2 avenue de l'Odet - 29950 Bénodet - 02.98.57.00.58