Point du Bount and beach

[Lounur]

Which ferry do you take to get from the port to Point du Bount? Is the beach right there and is it worth going to? Do you need Euros? How difficult is it to get around if you don't speak French?

[blueberry]

You take the Pointe du Bout ferry. There are 3 ferry piers- it is the middle one. There is a large sign with " Pointe du Bout" and a complete schedule. You should look up the days of the week in advance so you know which schedule applies. I didn't go to the beach in Pointe du Bout but many people did and I did not hear any complaints. There are several reviews here of the various beaches nearby.

 

You do need Euros. Get them in advance. Aaa has them as do most banks - although you may have to order them a few days in advance. Aaa charges no fee, some banks and all online exchange services do. You can use us dollars on the ferry, at a premium, $10 for 7 euros ( exchange rate at 1.20= 8.40) however in Pointe du Bout if you want a drink, or an ice cream cone you will need Euros. There is a public rest room near the fery stop that takes a 20 centienne coin so cash a euro on a small purchase to have that available.

 

Think about a Frenchmen walking into a small store or Cafe in the US and trying to pay in euros- wouldn't work. Same here.