Fouesnant: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Fouesnant-les Glénan can be understood through its coastal landscapes and evidence of French coastal fortifications: between lagoon, marshland and island archipelago, nature observation, marked paths and historic buildings stand side by side. Apple cultivation is also one of the defining facets of the area.

Nature

The Marais de Mousterlin lies east of Pointe de Mousterlin, behind the dunes of Cleut Rouz and Kerambigorn, and is a characteristic location in Fouesnant-les Glénan. The area is accessible year-round via several marked paths and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Two accessible wooden observation towers allow visitors to observe wildlife without disturbing it.

West of Mousterlin lies La Mer Blanche, a protected coastal lagoon in the municipality of Fouesnant. It forms part of a coastal area classified as a Natura 2000 site, extending from the Marais de Mousterlin to Beg-Meil. La Mer Blanche also has an accessible, well-signposted circular walk of around 5 km.

The Penfoulic site comprises a developed woodland area, ponds and a heritage orchard.

Coast and Paths

The GR34 coastal trail at Cap-Coz offers views of the Baie de la Forêt, Beg-Meil and the Fouesnant coast.

History and Buildings

Fort Cigogne was built in the 18th century in the heart of the Glénan Archipelago to ward off privateers and has been protected as a historic monument since 2013. The fort has been rented by the Centre nautique des Glénan since 1957. Among other things, the restoration project was intended to improve the conditions for accommodating sailing students.

Fort de Penfret is a battery with a redoubt on Île de Penfret in the Glénan Archipelago, within the municipality of Fouesnant. The redoubt is distinctive among 19th-century French coastal fortifications because it combines a crenellated guard building with an enclosure surrounding the lighthouse.

The Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul is a Romanesque church with a Gothic portal and is protected as a historic monument. Construction of the Chapelle Sainte-Anne began in 1683; it has been protected as a historic monument since 1914. The Chapelle de Kerbader dates from the 18th century and replaced an older building from the 16th century.

Local Character

In Fouesnant, apple orchards provide the basis for traditionally produced cider with AOP status, appreciated throughout Brittany. The Penfoulic orchard is managed organically and offers the opportunity to rediscover old apple varieties and gain a better understanding of the importance of fruit biodiversity.

More local pages: Plouzane, Le Juch, Plouégat-Guérand, Ploneour-Lanvern, Melgven, Elliant, Trébabu, Kernilis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Finistere.