Port Couvreux
Scattered ruins and a tiny cemetery are all that remain of Port Couvreux, an abandoned French settlement on the inhospitable Kerguelen Islands, site of failed colonization attempts.

šŸ“œ Former French settlement in the Kerguelen Islands, French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
šŸ” Known for its scattered ruins and a small cemetery, site of a failed 19th-century colonization attempt.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Explore scattered ruins and remnants of a failed colonial venture
āš°ļø Visit a tiny cemetery
šŸļø Experience a remote, desolate, and inhospitable island environment
šŸ“š Discover a unique piece of French Southern and Antarctic history

Why Avoid

šŸš¢ Extremely remote location, only accessible by ship
šŸŒ¬ļø Inhospitable climate with harsh winds and cold
šŸ„¶ Harsh freezing climate, icy terrain
šŸš¶ Rocky lands, difficult to navigate
šŸ’° Very expensive to reach (ā‚¬15,000 for a ship cabin)

Tips Plan travel well in advance; ship departs only four times annually. Be prepared for severe weather, limited facilities, and bring warm clothing.

Cost

šŸ’° Ship cabin to Kerguelen Islands is ā‚¬15,000.

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