Penvénan: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Penvénan has 11 kilometres of rocky coastline with sandy coves in between. Between tidal flats, foreshore, islands and historic buildings, the townscape brings nature and culture into close proximity.

Coast, Nature and Trails

The tidal flats and foreshore in front of Penvénan are suitable for shellfish gathering and shore-based fishing. The network of islands around Port-Blanc creates paddling routes through the natural coastal landscape. The designated remarkable coastal areas of Penvénan include the dunes of Port-Blanc.

During equinoctial tides, the sea and foreshore in front of Penvénan can be seen almost 1,500 metres out to sea. In the Marais du Goaster, salt-tolerant coastal plants such as glasswort grow near the sea, while reeds and willows predominate in the wetter areas; the Marais du Goaster in Penvénan is designated as a Natura 2000 site.

The Autour de Buguélès route passes through a wild, rugged coastline with islands and islets whose appearance changes completely with the tide. In Penvénan, almost 40 kilometres of hiking trails are lined by preserved high hedgerows. The GR®34 coastal hiking trail passes through Buguélès and Port-Blanc before reaching Trestel Beach. The signposted Boucle vélo No. 14 is partly connected to La Vélomaritime®.

Water and Coastal Experiences

The municipal Centre Nautique de Port-Blanc offers courses for beginners and advanced participants and rents out kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sailboats. The facilities also include catamarans, dinghies, sea kayaks, windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding and trips on habitable sailboats.

Culture and History

The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Port-Blanc has been classified as a historic monument since 1936. In the 13th century, it initially served as a watchtower; from the late 15th century onwards, its religious function predominated. Port-Blanc is shown on a nautical chart from 1570.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Île Bruc was a preferred location for cutting seaweed. The megalithic site of Tossen Keller in Penvénan dates from around 2500 BC and comprises 58 stone blocks.

The Chapelle Saint-Nicolas in Buguélès is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and displays a model of a three-masted ship, which is likewise dedicated to this saint, revered as the patron saint of sailors. The four-hectare Jardin de Pellinec is divided into several areas: an exotic garden, an Australian garden and an English garden, a Himalayan avenue, and a water-lily pond.

On ÃŽle Saint-Gildas, a traditional horse-blessing festival is documented as taking place on Easter Monday; the date may have changed by now.

Markets in Penvénan and Its Villages

Penvénan offers weekly markets for fresh and regional produce throughout the year. In Buguélès, a market takes place in summer on Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m., with a crêpe stand run by local associations. In Port-Blanc, a market takes place in summer on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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