Tourism in La Forêt Fouesnant

La Forêt Fouesnant

The charm and authenticity of a Breton village!Anchored on rich land in the shade of fruit trees and facing out to sea, La Forêt Fouesnant radiates tranquillity and hospitality. The picturesque gardens of traditional homes intersperse the flowered la...

Walking country

With its 30 km of signposted routes, La Forêt Fouesnant offers strolls, walks and nature expeditions to enjoy the area’s picturesque charm. On foot, by bike or on horseback, you can combine the pleasure of nature with the discovery of local heritage....

Port La Forêt

The home of offshore racingPort La Forêt is the marina of La Forêt Fouesnant.One of the largest in Brittany.Nestled within the Bay of La Forêt, looking across to the Glénan Islands, Port La Forêt offers an outstanding view of a protected natural site...

The old harbour

From 1850, many merchant ships came here to load firewood, pigs, poultry, butter...The harbour’s main activity from 1920 revolved around the maerl industry (calcified seaweed). The season began in late October and ended in early May.During the war, t...

The cove of Saint-Laurent

The cove of Saint-Laurent is an extraordinarily beautiful site with lush flora and a wealth of fauna, offering walkers one of the best walks in the local area.According to the season, along the banks lined with beech,oak and chestnut trees, in the sh...

Kerleven beach

La Forêt Fouesnant’s main beach is a fine sandy beach over one kilometre long. Largely sheltered from the wind, it is ideal for bathing and relaxing. It is equipped with a lifeguard station during the summer, a floating beach chair and a beach wheelc...

Notre Dame Izel Vor church

A genuine little country cathedral, this church was built for the most part during the first half of the XVI century and is consecrated to Notre Dame Izel Vor (Our Lady of the Arm of the Sea).Its elegant bell tower is one of the most representative o...

Peniti Chapel

This chapel, known as the Saint Maudez or Peniti (penitence) Chapel, was built in the XVIII century.Like many chapels in the region, this rectangular construction, with an angular apse, was built at the top of a steep slope.Inside, fourteen frescos r...

The hamlet of Loc Amand

Here we find the remains of the Saint Amand priory which was founded in 1069: a vast surrounding wall and a beautiful ornate gate.A protohistoric stele, dated to the Iron Age, mounted on a cylindrical base.

The cove of La Forêt Fouesnant

To visit the cove of La Forêt Fouesnant, follow the heritage discovery path. This trail offers walkers the chance to discover the vast wealth of forest heritage. The first of the 8 information boards is located in the “Place de la Baie”. This one-hou...