Brélès: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

A distinctive testament to Breton history stands in Brélès: the Château de Kergroadez, whose construction began in 1602 and was completed in 1613.

Culture and history

The historic character of the town also includes the church of Brélès, which was formerly a simple chapel and is one of the few churches in the Pays d’Iroise to have preserved its enclosure. The crosses and calvaries of Brélès are further historical features that can be discovered on walks.

Every year on 15 August, Brélès hosts a re-enactment of a Breton wedding. The Noce bretonne includes Breton dance performances, an introduction to the dance and a fest-deiz. A wedding meal featuring Kig ha farz is also offered at the Noce bretonne.

Nature

Brélès is located on the Aber Ildut in the Pays d’Iroise. The western part of Brélès is covered by the “Ouessant-Molène” Natura 2000 site; Brélès is also part of the Iroise Marine Natural Park. The type 1 ZNIEFF “Aber Ildut” also covers Brélès.

Hiking and horse riding

The GR34 runs from Brélès along the Aber Ildut via sunken lanes. Hikes on the GR34 lead from Brélès towards Lanildut or Le Conquet. In addition, bridleway no. 3 Brélès–Porspoder is one of the riding trails in the Pays d’Iroise.

The Office de Tourisme Iroise Bretagne is available year-round for advice, recommendations for walking routes and the reservation of tickets for the islands.

Further places to explore: Guipavas, Quimperlé, Nevez, Rosporden, Guisseny, Tregourez, Crozon, Daoulas.

To the higher-level travel overview: Finistere.