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Getting around La Forêt-Fouesnant

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The bus network

Consult the timetables for all the routes on the Finistère coach network

La Forêt-Fouesnant is served by the following routes:

Route 943: Quimper – La Forêt-Fouesnant – Concarneau – Trégunc – Pont Aven

Timetable from 14 December 2025 to 3 July 2025

The 2 bus stops in La Forêt-Fouesnant are :

  • Grande Halte area
  • Croas Avalou

School bus routes – 2025/2026

Some school buses serve the market town of La Forêt-Fouesnant. Buses are accessible to all, including non-schoolchildren.

Timetable for the Pays Fouesnantais and Concarneau school bus routes

Route 948: Concarneau – La Forêt-Fouesnant – Fouesnant – Bénodet

This service only operates during the summer school holidays.

A connection is possible with line 943.

Timetable for route 948 available in June 2026

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    On foot

    La Forêt-Fouesnant is easy to explore on foot, whether for everyday purposes or just for the pleasure of walking.

    The GR34, the famous long-distance footpath that runs along the Breton coast, crosses the commune and offers magnificent sea views. Several signposted loops offer a variety of routes through the countryside and along the coast.

    For lovers of long walks, you can reach Fouesnant (Cap Coz 5km away, Beg Meil 10.5km away and Mousterlin 15.5km away) and Concarneau (around 12km away) along pleasant, well-marked paths. Walking in La Forêt-Fouesnant combines gentle mobility with exploring the area.

    By bike

    La Forêt-Fouesnant is a great place to cycle, whether for everyday use or to explore the coastline and surrounding countryside.

    The V45 (V5) cycle route runs through the commune, offering cyclists safe, signposted routes along the coast.

    A number of cycle paths and shared lanes complete the local network, making it easier to get to the town centre, the port and Kerleven beach.

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      FAQ

      Getting to Fouesnant

      • By public transport

        During the summer holidays: take bus route 948. The rest of the year outside the school holiday period: take the school bus routes.

      • via the GR34

        From the town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to Cap Coz: 6 km

        From the town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to the town of Fouesnant via the Bois de Penfoulic: 5 km

        From the town of LFF to Beg Meil: 11 km

        From the town of LFF to Mousterlin: 16 km

      • On the cycle route

        From the town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to Cap Coz: 4 km

        From the town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to the town of Fouesnant via the Bois de Penfoulic: 5 km

        From the town of LFF to Beg Meil: 10.3 km

        From the market town of LFF to Mousterlin: 18.3 km

      Getting to Concarneau

      • By public transport

        During the summer holidays: take bus route 948.

        Route 943 serves Concarneau all year round at the “Grande Halte” and “Croas Avalou” stops.

        The rest of the year, except during school holidays: take the school bus routes.

      • Via the GR34

        From the market town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to the walled town of Concarneau: 12 km.

      • On the cycle route

        From the market town of La Forêt-Fouesnant to the walled town of Concarneau: 11 km. Please note that a 1km section of the cycle route has not been developed at Beg Menez on the outskirts of La Forêt-Fouesnant.

      Hiking

      Use gentle means of transport to discover the region