Our favorite sites in South Finistère (and a little further afield!)
Fouesnant
We will be happy to welcome you in Fouesnant-les-Glénan in South Finistère in the heart of Cornouaille. This territory combines the joys of the countryside and those of the sea, with its 3 points : Mousterlin, Beg-Meil and Cap-Coz, and of course the famous Glénan Archipelago. Between small creeks, long beaches, GR34, preserved nature and activities for all… no doubt, you will be spoilt for choice!
The commune presents such varied and beautiful faces that the best thing to do is to discover it in pictures.
Les Glénan
In this archipelago, it is not a legend, the sand is so white and the water so turquoise that you would think you were in Polynesia, the Maldives or the Caribbean, there is no lack of comparisons (but let’s not lie, the water is colder)… the ideal place for a big picnic and an ultra-fresh swim!
Access by boat, with departures from Beg-Meil, Bénodet or Concarneau.
Concarneau
You will appreciate the entirely pedestrianized Ville Close, as well as the port where trawlers and coastal boats unload their catch daily. What makes the charm of Concarneau, it is also its numerous small beaches of fine sand where the rocks form natural pools at low tide, from where you can admire the view on the Glénan.
Bénodet
Very pleasant walk along the cornice, on the boards, atmosphere of animated seaside resort in summer, superb view on Sainte-Marine. You can also go to Sainte-Marine by taking the ferry or by passing the bridge, to have a drink or to eat on the terrace.
Quimper
Take the time to stroll through the cobbled streets of old Quimper, around its gothic cathedral. The half-timbered houses are home to stores where everyone will find something to suit them, from fashionistas to lichoux! Don’t forget to visit the Locmaria district, to see the Henriot pottery, and to take a break in the medieval garden of the Priory or to have a drink at a terrace overlooking the Odet.
Pont-Aven
On the banks of the Aven, or in the Bois d’Amour, discover the magic of the places that inspired artists such as Paul Gauguin or Xavier Grall, and discover the new generation in the galleries that dot the village.
The tip of the Torch
The spot for surfers and kite-surfers, to take a breath of fresh air on heavy days, or for a dreamy aperitif facing the sunset on milder days.
Lorient
This city has known how to take advantage of a painful history: almost entirely destroyed during the Second World War, its reconstruction during the 50s and 60s gives it an exceptional character mixing history and modernity.
Located in the heart of a harbor, between sea and rivers, Lorient charms us by the variety of its architecture, its marina in the center, its shops in the pedestrian zone.
A little away from the center, do not miss Lorient la Base. It is a welcoming place that allows you to discover the maritime and military heritage of Lorient: the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly, the submarine Flore, the submarine museum. You can also eat or drink in trendy places.
Brest
Brest is also a “survivor” of the second world war, which shows a modern and dynamic face of Brittany… without denying its culture, far from it! Of course it is a little far from Fouesnant, but Océanopolis and the Capucins workshops are worth the trip.