With family or friends, South Finistère abounds in activities that will delight young and old alike…
To see…
- The Pointe du Raz is a masterpiece of nature, facing the impetuous Raz de Sein,
- Locronan, one of the most beautiful villages in France,
- Quimper: France’s 2nd most pleasant city to live in (Express 2017) and its Henriot museum: Quimper earthenware produced since 1708,
- The Musée Bigouden in Pont l’Abbé: located in the castle of the Barons du Pont, it is dedicated to Bigouden life, housing in particular collections of sumptuously embroidered headdresses and costumes, chiselled furniture and archive images,
- Pont-Aven: the city of painters,
- The walled town of Concarneau: fortified city of the XVᵉ and XVIᵉ centuries built on a small island,
And so much more…
To do…
- Lazing on beaches that are not overcrowded and with calm waters, suitable for bathing for the youngest children,
- Glide on the waves: Surf, windsurf, paddle, kayak, catamaran… you have the choice,
- Climb the 307 steps of the Eckmuhl Lighthouse with your family and have a great view of the coast when the sun shines,
- Go hiking and discover the coastline, fauna, flora and local heritage,
- Sail away to discover the islands: Les Glénan, Sein, Ouessant,
In South Finistère, there is never a dull moment….
To enjoy…
- The crêpes accompanied by a bowl of cider,
- Fresh seafood: fish, langoustines… buy them directly from the fishermen in Guilvinec, Loctudy or even in St Guénolé or Lesconil…
- The Hénaff pâté ” le pâté du mataff “,
- Lichouseries: salted butter caramel, the unmissable Kouign Amann, crêpes dentelles, far breton, gâteau breton, …
There is something for everyone….
A few addresses…
Visits
- Haliotika, City of Fishing – Le Guilvinec
- Aquashow and Bird Shows – Audierne
- The port-museum of Douarnenez
- Océanopolis, centre of scientific culture dedicated to the oceans – Brest
- Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly – Lorient
- Breton Departmental Museum – Quimper
- Museum of Fine Arts – Quimper
- Museum of Pont Aven
Activities
- Visit to the islands Sein, Ouessant and Molène : Penn ar Bed
- Trip on the river Odet, to the Glénan Islands: Les Vedettes de l’Odet
- Learn to surf at La Pointe de la Torche: Surf Attitude, Kite Surf,
- Ile Tudy Sailing School, Fouesnant Sailing School
- Boat and fishing trip with Soizen, Stephane Macrez or Archipel Excursions, Jetskis
- Hire a bike: North-West in Penmarch, Cycletty in Bénodet
- Horseback riding at Pointe de la Torche with Sportrizer
- Discover cider….
- Learn how to make crêpes…
- Family fun at the Pandaventure in Bénodet, at the Aven Parc in Pont Aven, at La Récré des 3 Curés in Milizac (near Brest)
- Shopping: Le Minor is famous for its embroideries or Armor-Lux for its “marinières” and other Breton-style clothes…
Restaurants
PENMARC’H
Le Doris, 55 quai du Général de Gaulle, 02 98 58 60 92 (poissons et fruits de mer)
La Voilerie, 600 rue du Phare, 02 98 58 43 80 (viandes et poissons et fruits de mer)
Les Rochers, 66 rue des Embruns, 02 98 58 75 30 (poissons et fruits de mer)
Le Sterenn, 432 rue de la Joie, 02 98 58 60 36 (poissons et fruits de mer)
Chez Marie Cath, plage de Pors Carn, 06 61 12 72 08 (paillote face à la mer)
Haut-Linage, place du Maréchal Davout, 02 98 90 77 38 (semi-gastronomique)
PLOMEUR
Men Lann Du, Menez Lann Du, 02 98 82 01 06
Nuance, Roz an Tremen, 02 30 14 02 74 (semi-gastronomique)
PONT L’ABBE
L’Essentiel, 22 place de la République, 02 98 58 63 05 (semi-gastronomique)
LOCTUDY
Le Suroit, 2 rue du Port, 02 98 66 57 52 (poissons et fruits de mer)
ILE TUDY
L’Estran, 7 place de la Cale, : 02 98 56 43 20 (poissons et fruits de mer)
SAINTE MARINE
Café de la Cale, quai Jacques de Thézac, 02 98 56 30 49 (planchas)
CONCARNEAU
Le Chantier, 20 quai Carnot, 02 98 98 03 90 (Brasserie – poissons et fruits de mer)
L’Amiral, 1 avenue Pierre Guéguen, 02 98 60 55 23 (le restaurant préféré du Commissaire Dupin)
La Coquille, rue du Moros, 02 98 97 08 52 (restaurant gastronomique)
PONT AVEN
Le Moulin de Rosmadec, venelle de Rosmadec, 02 98 06 00 22 (1 Etoile Guide Michelin 2021)