Finistère must-sees

From Pont-Aven to Pointe du Raz, discover Quimper and its cathedral, Concarneau and its walled town, Locronan, Le Guilvinec, the Torche surf spot, Bénodet, the Glénan islands, and Sainte-Marine's charming port.

Concarneau

Concarneau

Concarneau walled town

Port city and former stronghold of Brittany, Concarneau has a rich architectural heritage. Sheltered by the walled town's fortifications, coastal fishermen unload their catch.

Discover
Bénodet

Bénodet

Seaside resort par excellence

Casino, spa, cinema, cruises on the Odet or to the Glénan, strolls along the Corniche, lively port, restaurants, summer concerts...

Discover
Pont-Aven

Pont-Aven

City of painters

Paul Gauguin stayed here and founded his school. Small town famous for its mills and port.

Discover
Archipel des Glénan

Archipel des Glénan

The Breton Tahiti!

1h by boat from Bénodet and Sainte-Marine. Crystal waters, paradise for divers, walkers, sailors or simply lazing around.

Discover
Locronan

Locronan

Small town of character

Stone village, medieval facades and alleys, old granite houses. A setting that has attracted many filmmakers.

Discover
Pointe du Raz

Pointe du Raz

Breathtaking view

Vous vous y sentirez au bout du monde ! Le spectacle de la mer entre falaises et rochers, au fond se dessine l'île de Sein.

Discover
Sainte-Marine

Sainte-Marine

Our little Breton port

Stunning view of the port and colourful sailor's shelter. Long fine sand beach, water sports or relaxation. Walkable from the house.

Discover
Quimper

Quimper

Cité d'art et d'histoire

Half-timbered houses, Odet river, Saint-Corentin cathedral, shopping and iconic cafés.

Discover
Beg-Meil

Beg-Meil

Coves and beaches

Coves, pretty beaches, charming little port, walk along the coastal path to Cap Coz. Chic but very discreet seaside resort.

Discover
Pointe de la Torche

Pointe de la Torche

Surfers' paradise

Windswept spot. Walkers and hikers are surprised by the beauty of the landscape. In spring, covered with daffodils.

Discover
Le Guilvinec

Le Guilvinec

Fish auction around 4:30 PM

The spectacle of returning fishing boats. Wriggling langoustines, big-mouthed monkfish, scarlet scorpionfish... A must-see!

Discover
Île-Tudy

Île-Tudy

Charming little port

Walkable from Kermor beach. Narrow flower-lined streets. Its cinema holds the record for the smallest projection booth in the world!

Discover

Our favourites

Anne will be happy to share her addresses and tips.

Fine dining restaurants
Dining near the house

In Sainte-Marine (walking):

In Île-Tudy:

In Bénodet:

Surroundings:

A few treats
Where to drink
Markets

Let yourself be carried by scents of cider, andouille, crêpes.

  • Monday Bénodet (8h–13h)
  • Wednesday Sainte-Marine (8h30–13h), Quimper
  • Thursday Pont-l'Abbé (8h30–14h30, le plus grand du Pays Bigouden)
  • Friday Fouesnant (8h–13h), Concarneau (7h30–13h30)
  • Saturday Quimper (dès 4h30 aux Halles)
  • Sunday La Forêt-Fouesnant (8h–13h)
My favourite beaches
  1. Plage de Kermor — Combrit
  2. Plage des Oiseaux — Beg-Meil
  3. Plage de Bot Conan — Fouesnant
  4. Plage de Kermil — Beg-Meil
  5. Plage du Cap Coz — Fouesnant
  6. Plage de Maner — Beg-Meil
  7. Plage de Guiriden — Îles Glénan
  8. Plage de Lodonnec — Loctudy
  9. Plage de la Torche — Plomeur
  10. Plage du Trez — Bénodet
And if it rains?

Coastal paths & walks

The GR34 trail runs past the house. Miles of discovery between land and sea.

Sentiers côtiers de Sainte-Marine

Tour of Sainte-Marine

6 km 1h30 Easy
See details

Circuit along the port, the Abri du Marin (pink facade, 1910), the 16th-century Chapel, Kerobistin Park, Sainte-Marine Fort (1862, summer exhibitions), the coastal battery with panoramic ocean view, then 4 km of fine sand beaches to Île-Tudy. Start Place Grafenhausen.

GR34 Sainte-Marine — Bénodet

7 km 2h Easy
See details

The famous coastguards' trail runs along the Odet estuary between Sainte-Marine and Bénodet, passing under Pont de Cornouaille. Stunning estuary views. 5-minute return possible via the P'tit Bac ferry (every 30 min in season, pedestrians and bikes).

Countryside, polder and Île-Tudy beach

10 km 2h30 Moderate
See details

Loop around Île-Tudy, once an island, now a peninsula since the Kermor dyke in 1853. Coastal path, village streets, Pointe garden (view of Loctudy), port, polder and Roscanvel nature reserve. Start Kermor beach car park.

Between woods and the Odet river

12 km 3h Easy
See details

Shaded path along the Odet, considered France's most beautiful river. Castles and manors on the banks, Roscourée woods. Pleasant forest trails and river views. Start at the Pont de Cornouaille large car park. Total elevation: 163 m.

Nature and remarkable gardens

Jardins remarquables du Finistère

Parc Botanique de Cornouaille

5 min

4 ha, 3,500 varieties, Remarkable Garden

Domaine de Boutiguery

Rhododendrons and azaleas, 20 ha

Bois de Roscoure

Combrit (5 min)

Forest and paths

Jardin de la Retraite

Quimper

Exotic plants, palm grove

4 courses nearby

Golf Blue Green de l'Odet

18 holes, Bénodet

Golf de Cornouaille

18 holes, Glénan panorama

Golf de Kerbernez

9 holes, Plomelin

Golf de Lanniron

9 holes, Quimper

Golf en Cornouaille

The sea at your fingertips

Sailing, kayak, paddle, cruises... enjoy the Finistère coast.

Centre Nautique de Sainte-Marine

Centre Nautique de Sainte-Marine

Sailing, catamaran, kayak, paddle, wingfoil, boat licence. Courses from age 4. Kerobistin Park.

02 98 56 48 64

Voir le site
Vedettes de l'Odet

Vedettes de l'Odet

Cruises to the Glénan (1h), up the Odet to Quimper, Concarneau bay. Glass-bottom catamaran.

02 98 57 00 58

Voir le site
P'tit Bac & Plages

P'tit Bac & Plages

Sainte-Marine ↔ Bénodet ferry in 5 min (every 30 min in season). 3.5 km of fine sand beaches.

Sainte-Marine webcam

See the live view from Sainte-Marine.

Ready to discover Brittany?