Things to see and do Miquelon-Langlade

North of the commune of Miquelon, this cape is beautiful and has a particular geology, with cliffs reaching 100 meters. It goes without saying that the panorama is breathtaking! Accessible on foot from Miquelon (a bit steep at the beginning), the walk lasts a few hours, or even longer if you take your time to enjoy the magnificent scenery. Guided hikes are offered by the Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement and the Miquelon Tourist Information Center and include access to the MNE's permanent exhibition.

The PHOCA association offers excursions aboard its Zodiac to discover the Grand Barachois of Miquelon. The departure is from the village of Miquelon where you will board a bus before joining your boat and the open sea. A superb excursion with a naturalist guide to discover the lagoon and the Grand Barachois, but also to observe the seals and the seabirds that frequent the surroundings. A must do!

Its surface area covers 91 km2 and it is connected to the island of Grande Miquelon by a sandy isthmus where there are numerous shipwrecks (a road crosses the isthmus). Langlade is sparsely wooded due to overexploitation of the forest and there is only one river, the Belle Rivière. Its steep cliffs which flow into the sea offer however a superb spectacle. Uninhabited all year round, there are however a few second homes in the Anse du Gouverneur area, a peaceful vacation spot for islanders.

Located on the west coast of the Cape de Miquelon, this lighthouse was built in 1883 and is one of the last built by France overseas. He revived a beauty in the summer of 2015 to withstand the weather and continue his work as a "guard" for boats. However, the interior does not visit.

Connecting Langlade to Grande Miquelon, this sandy barrier beach is 12 kilometers long and a road crosses it entirely (it connects the commune of Miquelon to the north of the Langlade peninsula). A part of it is protected by the Conservatoire du littoral. The isthmus appeared on the surface of the water towards the end of the 18th century and was reinforced by the numerous boats (more than 600!) that ran aground around it. The islanders will surely tell you many stories of ghosts and hidden treasures related to these strandings.

North of the isthmus is a beautiful shallow lagoon of 9 km2 nicknamed the Grand Barachois. A brackish water lagoon separated from the ocean by a sand dune, in this case named Buttereaux, is called a barachois. The lagoon is a notable seal breeding site, with many species of birds and some free-roaming horses frequenting the area.

Guided excursions are offered by the Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement (entrance to the permanent exhibition of the MNE included), but also Zodiac trips in the Grand Barachois with the Phoca association. The municipality of Miquelon-Langlade also welcomes you in the Observatory of the Grand Barachois. Enjoy a panoramic view of the whole site, which is a privileged place for the observation of seals and migratory birds. The Observatory is open to all, provided that you respect a few rules.