Things to see and do Finistère

Built in 1655 and located in the village of Scaër, rue Louis Pasteur, the manor of Stang-Audren was the residence in the nineteenth century of François Monjaret de Kerjégu. He added additional buildings to accommodate his domestic staff and horses. It was in 1950 that the old manor, renamed the "longer", was sold to the city. On its facade, you can notice small niches under the roof: this is a dodget!

In the summer, a boat trip around the island of Ushant is a pleasure to see and a strong sensation to live. Making souvenirs between friends or family, on board a canoe, François Morin, is simply magic. Starting for a walk at sea, wait to discover a thousand and a wonders, and keep the eye attentive and open to see marine animals, lighthouses (like the mythical lighthouse of Kéréon)… A wonderful exit!

City of Art and History, Quimper is also a green city where there are many natural spaces. It is around these gardens that the tourist office has set up a new discovery circuit called My city is a garden. The circuit starts in the retreat Garden and Garden of Peace. Here you will find trees and plants from all over the world! You will then follow the course from the Odet to the Theatre Garden, before leaving the centre to go to the Priory Garden. Other green spaces, such as the woods of Mount Frugy (where you can admire an overview on Quimper), the wild spaces of the St. Lawrence River and the park of Creac'h Gwen surround the city, but it will take a good day to explore them.

Tariff: the brochure is visible free of charge on the Office's website; the paper version is available free of charge at the tourist office.

Duration: 2 h; However, time passes quickly if you want to visit the parks in depth, so plan to segment the walk so that you don't have to hurry.

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City of legends, Quimper sheltered many illustrious characters: kings, princesses, browsers, robbers, scientists… These are all stories that still speak of walls and monuments, which take life to the stories of these adventures. This is what the tour My City is proposing is a legend. From St. Corentin Cathedral, the legend of King Graldon, founder of the city, will be told. The saints will then be presented before passing through the beautiful quimperk residences to reach Max Jacob's birthplace. Finally, you will discover the places of penance and their secrets, finally a discovery of the legends of the Odet.

Tariff: the circuit and comments are available free of charge on the Internet, or in paper form at the Tourist Office.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: easy.

Located in Daoulas, Finistère, the Chemins du patrimoine offer visitors the chance to discover five exceptional sites: Daoulas, Kerjean, Kernault, Relec and Trévarez. Daoulas Abbey is one of these sites, and offers a visit rich in history and culture. Entrance fees are affordable, with discounts for children, students, the unemployed and the disabled. Audiophones are available for tours and workshops, and two stores sell books and objects related to the exhibition and gardens. The abbey café is also open for a gourmet break. The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with dedicated parking spaces and accessible toilets. A large parking lot is available close to the site.

The Armorique Regional Nature Park is located in Brittany, in the department of Finistère. It stretches from the Monts d'Arrée to the coastline of the Crozon peninsula, via the Aulne valley and the Brest roadstead. It also includes the Iroise Islands, including Ouessant, Molène and Sein, which are classified as a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco. The park offers an exceptional environment, with a wide diversity of fauna, flora and natural habitats. It also boasts an extensive coastline. The park offers a wide range of activities and discoveries, including nature walks and a visit to the Domaine de Menez Meur, home to a conservatory for Breton breeds. Visitors can also discover the Ouessant Ecomuseum, which traces the organization of life on the island up to the middle of the 20th century.

Le Conquet is a charming coastal town in Finistère, Brittany. The company also offers trips to the Isle of Sein from Audierne. Please note that bicycles are not accepted on board ferries to Ouessant, but it is possible to rent one on the island. Whether you'd like to spend a day on a neighboring island or set off to discover destinations further afield, Finist'Mer is here to help you organize your trip.

Inside the lands, remains of the past: the menhirs of Kerouézel and Kergadiou, situated on the municipality of Plourin, about ten kilometres south-west, the alignment of Saint-Denec, the "gorel", kinds of fish traps from the prehistoric days visible at low tide on the shores of the village, or the restored mansions of Keréneur and Kerazan.

This former iodine production plant - produced from seaweed - is located at the entrance to the site, houses an information, documentation and permanent exhibition centre. It represents the fauna and flora as well as human activities around the dunes and ponds of Trévignon. Several naturalist walks are organised. You can also find tips on walking nearby and on the sites to visit.

Classified as a historic monument in 1998, this theater is a typical example of the Italian theaters of the Third Republic. Built in 1886 with a leg of the Earl Paul Ange de Guernisac, it displays a sober façade contrasting with its beautiful interior. Once entered, we discover a room in the semi-circle, with two balconies, the first in basket with the funds of funds and the second one integrating a third level (paradise). The stage cage and machinery, also classified Historic Monuments, have been renovated in the same way. With a capacity of 413 seats, this theater offers programming alternating parts of classical repertoire and contemporary performances. It also offers numerous shows, meetings and visits to the young public.

At the foot of the Celebrated lighthouse, a small, exceptional site that gives the image of a port as it stood at the beginning of the th century… The Saint-Pierre rescue station, created in 1901 and restored, houses the only rescue canoe to sail in a state of sail from all over France! He is in wood, recovery, over 10 metres and includes copper air crates and 10 oars. As a historic monument, on 6 November 1992, Father Poydenot, a name given in honour of his donor's husband Mrs Poydenot, nevertheless holds a navigation title, allowing him to participate in local maritime festivals. It was functional until 1913.

The Penn Ar Bed Company is at your disposal from April to September. Le Petrel can take you for a round trip to Ouessant every Thursday from April to the end of June, then every day from Monday to Saturday in July and August. The crossing is also possible on these days between Camaret and Molène. For the high season, the Camaret-Sein link is available every Sunday . Please note: remember to consult the website, as unfavourable weather conditions may lead to a change in the timetable. Please note: bicycles are not accepted from Camaret.

Morlaix Bay offers visitors an exceptional Breton experience. Visitors can also enjoy the surrounding countryside and the Monts d'Arrée, an unspoilt inland area. Morlaix, the region's sub-prefecture, is a picturesque town with medieval architecture and cobbled streets. The Morlaix Tourist Office, located on Place Charles de Gaulle, offers practical information for visitors. Whether you want to discover the region's history, enjoy the magnificent scenery or sample the local produce, the Bay of Morlaix offers many possibilities for unique experiences in Brittany.

The Tourist Office team is available all year round to advise and guide visitors, suggest walking tours and make reservations for the islands. They are also able to provide tourist documentation and information on accommodation, activities, restaurants and sites to visit in the Iroise region. Whether it's breathtaking scenery, living heritage or gourmet delights, the Tourist Office is there to help visitors organize their stay and discover the Pays d'Iroise.

This small museum is entirely dedicated to the memory of a shipwreck that marked the Molénais in the late th century. An English liner, the Drummond Castle, which provided a regular line between Africa and Britain in 1896, hit a reef in the Green Stone sector, west of Mullein, and went down in less than 5 minutes, with 141 passengers and 103 crew. Only three men survived.

From Brest, you must take the direction of the Conquet by the D 789. Come to the Conquet, follow the indications of the white-Sablons beach, except that the gay beach lies north of this large family beach, just in a small cove. Dredge and naturism also in beautiful days. Is it name and rapprochement with the famous expression (who does not talk about the animal but the foc, the little sail of a boat that takes the wind by the back) who attracts the guys on this beach?

From Brest take the D 788 towards Lesneven and continue by the D 125 towards Plouider, then (on the D 10 which runs along the coast. Turn to the first road on the left leading to the ornithological reserve. The beach is located at the end of Ker Emma's tip. Coming from Plouescat, you must go beyond the village of Ker Emma by the D 10. Dredge and naturism in the beautiful days, especially in the dunes and groves, because there are hetero couples on the beach and fishermen in the water.

Municipal authorization of April 21, 2005. Kéranouat Beach - next to Kérouini Beach - delimited naturist beach and materialized by signage in the area of Keranouat. Practice is authorized daily from April 1 to September 30 from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m.