Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Brittany

The top 89 dive and snorkel sites in Brittany, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Brittany guide

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Arcouest

4.0(4 reviews)France, Brittany North, Paimpol

Arcouest is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Paimpol which is accessible from shore based on 4 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore or Boat entry
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Sperrbrecher 134

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Groix

This ship were built in July 1909 in Bremen and was used as merchand ship untill the war begann in 1939. His role was to escort the U.boat and the ship at the entrance of the Lorient harbor. It was sunk by a british air-raid August 8th, 1944. Approx 800m from Groix island in 24m of water. Only by boat. Sperrbrecher 134 is also known as Falke.

IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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L'Elektra

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Small Greek cargo. Sunk march 18, 1963. Nice wheel to take in picture. Near Amoco Cadiz wreck, in front of Portsall village.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Le Keradog

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

The wreck is scaterled on a rocky slope, upside down. Lampaul bay, Ouessant island. Le Keradog is also known as Le minéralier.

BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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L'Eildon

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Steam vessel built in Glasgow, 1904. Sunk in 1915. Length: 79m. Near Le Colombian, between Ouessant island and the Corsen CROSS.

IntermediateMax depth 85.3 ftBoat entry
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Le Peter Sif

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Danish carco built in 1978. Sunk in 1979. South of Ouessant island

AdvancedMax depth 131.2 ftBoat entry
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L'Okawongo

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

German steam vessel. Sunk may 28th, 1913. S of Ouessant island, near La Jument lighthouse

AdvancedMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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Le Sarracen

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

English steam vessel, 115m long. Sunk december 26th, 1917 (mine bomb). In Helle channel

AdvancedMax depth 147.6 ftBoat entry
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Le Colombian

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Old mixed (sail/steam) English vessel. Sunk in 1865 while its first travel between Liverpool and Panama. Length: 76m. Great deep dive ! Between Ouessant island and Corsen CROSS.

AdvancedMax depth 164 ftBoat entry
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La Meuse

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Douarnenez

Two other wrecks near by: La Perle and Le Castel-Meur. Warship vessel type: French Aviso. Sunk probably october 1954 (training target for Jean Bart vesel). Size: - Length: 78m - Width: ~10m In the middle of Douarnenez bay.

AdvancedMax depth 91.9 ftBoat entry
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L'île d'Ouessant

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Small wooden ferry boat, lying on a sandy floor. Lampaul bay, Ouessant island.

AdvancedMax depth 137.8 ftBoat entry
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L'Arras

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

French war vessel (Aviso). Built in 1917, sunk in 1947. Length: 72m. Best is to dive 45 minutes before low or high tide. In front of Corsen CROSS.

IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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L'Amoco Cadiz

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Supertanker from Liberia. Sunk march 16th, 1978. Length: 330m ! (about 1080 Ft.) It's actualy the bigest Werck you can dive in the world. (the Oriskany is 200 Ft. smaller) Portsall's reef.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Le Taboga

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Iroise Ouessant

Panamean steam vessel of 80m long. Sunk in 1955. South of Corsen CROSS point. An isolated danger buoy signal a rocky shoal. The wreck is on the East.

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Les gorets

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Morbihan gulf

Thi is the most famous dive site of the Gulf. Best is to dive at high tide. There are a lot of life and a great wall with orange gorgonians. SW side of l'Ile Longue. Four mooring buoys are available.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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Alja wreck

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Glenan

Alja was a 43m long Netherlandish cargo that sank february 18th 1940. The boat is broken in two part; the poop is upside down. The wheel is still out of the sand, as well as the safety wheel. Chenal des Moutons (Sheep channel), between Concarneau and the Glenans Islands.

AdvancedMax depth 121.4 ftBoat entry
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The France Wreck

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Morbihan gulf

La France was a 165m long French cruiser and sunk august 26th, 1922 around 1 am after hurting a reef in La Teignouse strait. Between Ouat Island and Quibron. The France Wreck is also known as La France.

BeginnerMax depth 55.8 ftBoat entry
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Angers Wreck

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Morbihan gulf

Sunk date: november 4th, 1918 Sizes: - Length: 76m - Width: 13m The Angers wreck is located 4 nautical miles east from La Teignouse. Angers Wreck is also known as L'Angers.

BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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L'Hanan

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany South, Belle-ile

The Hanan was a Dutch fishboat that was sunk july 28th, 1944. Size: 30m x 6m x 2.50m Marine life: Conger eels, poutings... Between Quibron and Belle-île. Approx 2 nautical miles northeast from Le Palais (Belle-Ile).

IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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Le phare de La Croix

No reviews yetFrance, Brittany North, Paimpol

Smal wall and boulders on the NW side. Lighthouse at the entrance of Trieux chanel in Bréhat archipelago (between Bréhat and Lézardrieux islands)

BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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Brittany diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Brittany for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 89 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.