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The various economic players in La Forêt-Fouesnant are working towards environmentally-friendly economic development.

Raising awareness of environmental programmes

The Tourist Office and its partners are helping to safeguard and protect the marine ecosystem through various programmes and studies.

©Bernard Galéron

    Phenomer project

    Phenomer is an exploratory participatory science project that invites citizens to report phenomena of coloured water due to microalgae proliferation.

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    ©Anse Saint Laurent La Foret Fouesnant Automne Poriel|Thibault Poriel

      Biolit programme

      “BioLit – Coastal Observers” is a participatory science programme based on observing seaside species and sharing information with scientists.

      The tourist office, in partnership with Nature en Expériences, is organising nature outings called “Les Petits explorateurs du Bord de mer” (dates available in the diary).

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        Alamer protocol

        Supported by the Natural History Museum, the ALAMER protocol is designed to monitor the volume and composition of the sea leash, i.e. what the sea leaves behind on the foreshore after high tide.

        The Tourist Office, in partnership with Nature en Expériences, organises nature outings (dates available in the diary).

        ©Julie Roux

          Aire Marine Educative

          The Encre Marine school in La Forêt-Fouesnant in partnership with the association La Forêt Verte and the Mairie de La Forêt-Fouesnant.

          The tourist office is marketing the set of 7 families created by the pupils as part of the Aire Marine Educative.

          Fragile environments to preserve

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          ©OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA|Bernard Galéron
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            Saint Laurent cove

            This site extends over both La Forêt-Fouesnant and Concarneau. It is owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral. It is divided into two areas

            • Stang Bihan wood, managed by the town of Concarneau,
            • the Kerdaniou site, managed by the Communauté de Communes du Pays Fouesnantais.

            The whole area is made up of a variety of woodlands. To the west, meadows and fallow land mingle with chestnut and oak groves, which grow spontaneously. To the east, the Pointe de Saint Laurent is covered by a mixed forest.

            The forest is crossed by the customs officers’ path along its entire coastal face.

            The main aim of its management is to provide a safe route for hikers.

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              The Glénan archipelago – Ile Aux Moutons

              This group of islands, off the coast of the Pays Fouesnantais, is renowned for its great biodiversity and landscape heritage. It benefits from a number of protection and ecosystem enhancement statutes:

              • classified site
              • Natura 2000 site,
              • Natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF),
              • Property of the Conservatoire du Littoral,
              • National Nature Reserve,
              • etc.

              It is also renowned for being home to one of the largest beds of maerl (a red calcareous seaweed), the second largest eelgrass bed in Brittany (a plant with marine flowers), one of the largest colonies of terns in France and an endemic plant species, the Narcisse des Glénan.

              For more information on the site’s ecosystem, visit the Natura 2000 page for the Glénan archipelago.

              Restriction of access to the Glénan archipelago (nesting area)
              Restriction of access to the Ile aux Moutons (nesting area)
              Guide for respectful visitors – practical information

              Nature outings fauna, flora, environment...

              Numerous events are organised to highlight the richness of nature and help preserve it:

              • Outings to discover the foreshore raise awareness among holidaymakers and locals alike of the importance of preserving the aquatic environment and resources.

              The tourist office distributes size charts for shellfish, and provides information on current regulations and temporary bans.

              #Responsible fishing

              • Nathalie Delliou from Esprit Nature organises nature outings throughout the year to discover the seagrass and birdwatching.

              Events calendar

              La Forêt-Fouesnant Walking tours

              Committed local players

              The Tourist Office and its partners are helping to safeguard and protect the marine ecosystem through various programmes and studies.

              ©Bernard Galéron

                Phenomer project

                Phenomer is an exploratory participatory science project that invites citizens to report phenomena of coloured water due to microalgae proliferation.

                Anse Saint Laurent La Foret Fouesnant Automne PorielAnse Saint Laurent La Foret Fouesnant Automne Poriel
                ©Anse Saint Laurent La Foret Fouesnant Automne Poriel|Thibault Poriel

                  Biolit programme

                  “BioLit – Coastal Observers” is a participatory science programme based on observing seaside species and sharing information with scientists.

                  The tourist office, in partnership with Nature en Expériences, is organising nature outings called “Les Petits explorateurs du Bord de mer” (dates available in the diary).

                  Port La Foret Plaisance Hiver Foret Fouesnant PorielPort La Foret Plaisance Hiver Foret Fouesnant Poriel
                  ©Port La Foret Plaisance Hiver Foret Fouesnant Poriel|Thibault Poriel

                    Alamer protocol

                    Supported by the Natural History Museum, the ALAMER protocol is designed to monitor the volume and composition of the sea leash, i.e. what the sea leaves behind on the foreshore after high tide.

                    The Tourist Office, in partnership with Nature en Expériences, organises nature outings (dates available in the diary).

                    ©Julie Roux

                      Aire Marine Educative

                      The Encre Marine school in La Forêt-Fouesnant in partnership with the association La Forêt Verte and the Mairie de La Forêt-Fouesnant.

                      The tourist office is marketing the set of 7 families created by the pupils as part of the Aire Marine Educative.

                      Health prevention

                      Holidays don’t have to mean being careless! Your stay in Brittany will be an excellent one if you adopt the right practices.

                      ©Thibault Poriel

                        Where to find a defibrillator

                        The commune of La Forêt-Fouesnant has a large number of defibrillators, available to anyone who needs assistance.

                        The defibrillators are located at

                        • Town Hall
                        • Tourist office
                        • Notre Dame Izel Vor Church
                        • Le Nautile, Cultural Centre
                        • Kroas Prenn Hall
                        • Salle Paradis
                        • Menez Plenn Sports Centre
                        • Robert Gléonec Stadium
                        • Port-La-Forêt harbour master’s office
                        • Encre Marine public school
                        • Technical service
                        • ASVP car
                        • First-aid post set up in July and August on Kerleven beach
                        ©Thibault Poriel

                          The sun in Brittany: be vigilant

                          Even in Brittany, protect yourself from UV rays

                          Brittany is the region of France with the highest number of cases of skin cancer each year. Because they don’t live in a warm region, the people of Brittany protect themselves less from UV (ultraviolet) rays, which are just as present as elsewhere!
                          Even in Breton weather, we need to protect ourselves!

                          Don’t forget children
                          From an early age, sun protection is essential to protect children’s health.

                          Children’s skin is thinner and therefore more fragile than adult skin. UV rays are therefore more harmful to them. It is vital to limit their exposure to the sun. Sunburn in childhood, even if it doesn’t seem serious at the time, can lead to skin cancer in adulthood.

                          A few reminders for young and old alike
                          Wear a hat or cap: if you are exposed to the sun or doing something outdoors (gardening, sport, walking, etc.). UV rays are very strong from the beginning of May to the end of August. And this applies even if the weather is cloudy or hazy!
                          Find out the UV index of the day: protection is needed from UV index > 3. Be vigilant even if it’s not hot, if the wind is cool or if it’s overcast, because UV rays don’t heat up! Find the index for your town on alerte-breizh.fr.
                          Get into the shade between 12pm and 4pm: choose shady spots for outdoor activities and avoid exposure to the sun between 12pm and 4pm in spring and summer, when the rays are at their strongest.
                          Wear sunglasses: the sun can also cause certain eye diseases (ophthalmia, keratitis, cataracts, retinal damage). As soon as you go out, wear sunglasses with UV filters. Choose them carefully! They should be wraparound, category 2 or 3 and carry the CE mark.
                          Wear covering clothing: cover up if you’re going to be in the sun for a long time. Clothing provides better protection than sun cream, which should be applied to the uncovered areas.
                          Wear sun cream: sunburn can cause skin burns. To protect yourself and your children from ultraviolet rays, use anti-UVA and UVB suncreams, factor 30 minimum, even if it’s cloudy, and reapply every two hours.
                          For more information, visit www.alerte-breizh.fr

                          A campaign run by the CPAM, the Direction régionale du service médical and the MSAs of Brittany.

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                          ©Pie Lavenant oystercatcher|Philippe Lavenant

                            A health risk to be taken into account

                            There’s nothing more natural than wanting to enjoy shellfish during your stay in Brittany, but be careful if you want to eat the ones you’ve caught on foot!

                            Fishing on foot is not something you can improvise. It’s essential to follow certain rules.

                            good practice when fishing on foot

                            health risks associated with shellfish

                            Trust the professionals
                            If you don’t want to take any risks, shopkeepers will be happy to show you the shellfish.

                            The shellfish on sale in the shops comes from a professional sector and is subject to specific controls.

                            Here are our top addresses:

                            • Aux Viviers de Penfoulic
                            • Les Viviers de La Forêt
                            • Les Poissons de Nicolas” fish shop
                            • La Boucherie de l’Aod” delicatessen
                            • The restaurants
                              …