Discover a region with character
“Everything starts in Finistère”, so the slogan says. Incredible sunsets, storms along the cliffs - a constant spectacle offering unique emotions. Beyond the ocean, the region has exceptional heritage, in Quimper or the numerous churchyards in the surrounding villages. Not forgetting some majestic symbols such as the châteaux and lighthouses.
You must spend a day experiencing Pointe du Raz, the rocky outcrop coated in foam, with the Ar Men lighthouse and the legendary Ile de Sein in the distance. And lose yourself in the Monts d’Arrée, with landscapes which tell the best stories. Or why not visit the Glénan Islands, the Polynesian atoll-style archipelago which continues to surprise even the most seasoned travellers…
Finistère invites you to try all kinds of experiences. Surfing, sailing, paddle boarding, hiking or horse trekking, the possibilities are endless for sports enthusiasts. Or why not go out and meet the fishermen, skippers and local producers for a stay which you’ll never forget?
Plomodiern, between land and sea
Clinging to the side of Menez Hom, the highest mountain in the region, Plomodiern is an ideal location at the heart of Glazick Country. 3 huge sandy beaches let you experience the joys of the ocean: water sports or swimming, or in the countryside, kilometres of hiking paths lead you to various chapels or fountains brimming with history. You can contemplate the bay of Douarnenez anywhere, haunted by the legend of the town of Ys, swallowed by the ocean…
Annual events in Brittany
- Festival Désordre (in Brest, in January)
- Festival de magie (in Guipavas, in January)
- La Rue est vers l’Art (in Quimper, in June)
- Festival du Menez Hom (in Plomodiern, in August)
- Festival de Cornouaille (in Quimper, in July)
- Festival Temps Fête (in Douarnenez, in July)
- Fête des Brodeuses (in Pont L’Abbé, in July)
- Fête de la Langoustine (in Lesconil, in August)
- Festival Les Vieilles Charrues (in Carhaix, in July)
- Festival du Bout du Monde (in Crozon, in August)
Suggested activities
- Paragliding at Menez Hom
- Kayaking
- Kite Surfing
- Surfing
- Sand yachting
