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South Finistère Cornwall

Discover our selection of 10 exceptional sites to make the most of your stay in South Finistère.

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#1 The Breton Riviera

The Pays Fouesnant, the jewel in the crown of Cornouaille, is a land of seascapes and hedged farmland. With its unspoilt islands, sandy beaches, coastal paths and Breton heritage, it offers a unique diversity. Here, nature meets tradition: gourmet markets, sea-scented walks, water sports and cultural discoveries. It’s an ideal destination for recharging your batteries, sharing and experiencing Brittany at close quarters.

#2 From Concarneau to Pont Aven

From Concarneau to Pont-Aven, discover a land between sea and painting. The Ville Close, a fortified jewel set against the ocean, neighbours long beaches and wild creeks. Further inland, Pont-Aven charms with its light and its artistic heritage, immortalised by Gauguin and the painters of the school. A unique Breton getaway that combines heritage, walks, sea flavours and artistic inspiration.

#3 Quimper & Locronan

Discover Quimper, the cultural capital of Cornouaille, with its timber-framed houses, majestic cathedral and lively streets full of Breton charm. Just a few kilometres away, Locronan, listed as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, is steeped in history, with its granite architecture and living traditions. Together, these two jewels combine heritage, art, gastronomy and authenticity for an unforgettable break in Brittany.

#4 Le Pays Bigouden

The Pays Bigouden, in the far south-west of Brittany, is a land of authenticity and magnificent seascapes. With its bustling fishing ports, majestic lighthouses, endless beaches and living traditions, it offers a unique insight into the Breton soul. Here, wind, sea and culture combine to create a vibrant territory, where heritage, nature and gastronomy are discovered to the rhythm of the tides.

#5 The Quimperlé area

The Pays de Quimperlé, in the heart of the Cornouaille region, is a land of gentle landscapes, rivers, hedged farmland and unspoilt coastline. Its picturesque villages, rich medieval heritage and local markets reflect the authenticity of Brittany. Between nature walks, cultural discoveries and gourmet delights, this region invites you to relax, share and discover a warm and lively Brittany.

#6 Douarnenez region

The Pays de Douarnenez, a land of sea and tradition, is a land of wild landscapes, beaches and picturesque harbours. A land of fishing and sardines, it invites you to discover its maritime heritage, museums and festivals. With its coastal paths, water sports activities and typical villages, this region offers an authentic immersion in Brittany, where nature, culture and gastronomy combine for an unforgettable stay.

#7 Cap Sizun

Cap Sizun, at the westernmost tip of Brittany, offers wild and spectacular landscapes, with cliffs, beaches and rocky points. Its authentic villages, coastal paths and maritime heritage invite you to discover and relax. Between unspoilt nature, water sports and local traditions, Cap Sizun promises an invigorating Breton getaway, where every panorama is transformed into emotion.

#8 The Crozon peninsula

The Crozon peninsula, nestling between the sea and the Breton mountains, boasts breathtaking scenery of cliffs, beaches and wild moorland. Discover its authentic villages and rich maritime heritage along coastal paths and water sports activities. Between unspoilt nature, breathtaking panoramas and local traditions, Crozon invites you to enjoy a unique holiday combining adventure, relaxation and Breton authenticity.

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