It was founded in 1947 by Philippe and Hélène Viannay, who had been involved with the French Resistance during World War II. Its first site was the Glénan archipelago, about off the coast of southern Brittany.
It was founded in 1947 by Philippe and Hélène Viannay. Philippe had been involved with the French Resistance during World War II. Hélène Viannay had been involved with the French Resistance during World War II. Its first site was the Glénan archipelago, about off the coast of southern Brittany World War II.