The notebook of Îles de la Madeleine
Make room for maritime detours.
Archipelago of red cliffs, dunes and colourful houses set in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
At your own pace
Identity summary
5 to 10 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Îles de la Madeleine
Archipelago of red cliffs, dunes and colourful houses set in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The discovery of Îles de la Madeleine revolves around Île du Havre Aubert, Dune du Sud and Cap-aux-Meules. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline and the natural spaces, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 5 to 10 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Havre Aubert Island
- Southern Dune
- Cap-aux-Meules
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Île du Havre Aubert
Île du Havre Aubert is home to several faces on Îles de la Madeleine: red cliffs, low houses, fishing harbours and long wind-lined roads. Its quieter atmosphere is well suited to travelers who seek the Madelinot landscapes with time in front of them, between beaches, workshops and scattered hamlets.
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Dune du Sud
The Dune du Sud At low tide, the wet sand reflects the sky, the sandstone cavities appear better and the walk takes on a very physical dimension, between sprays, birds and sea odor.
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Cap-aux-Meules
Cap-aux-Meules is the most lively destination in the archipelago, with its port, shops, services and roads that radiate to other islands. The area allows you to take the daily pulse of Madelinots: ferry boats, fishing boats, cafes, colourful houses and first views of the round hills.
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Île d'Entrée
Separated from the rest of the archipelago, the island of Entrée keeps an atmosphere apart, with its pastures, its houses grouped and its hills open on the Gulf. The boat trip is already part of the experience, then the island discovers itself on foot, in a calm that the wind makes very present.
Practical tips
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