Penerf: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

At the western end of Damgan lies Port de Pénerf-Damgan on the Rivière de Pénerf.

Harbour and history

In the 16th century, Port de Pénerf was the fourth most important Breton harbour thanks to its significant shipbuilding industry. The Saint-Pierre chapel in Pénerf also bears witness to the area's long history: it is mentioned as early as 1580, and its whitewashed western gable served as a sea mark in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Tour des Anglais is also located on the Pénerf peninsula and is said to be the oldest surviving lighthouse on the French Atlantic coast.

Coast and tides

The “Circuit du Littoral Damganais” coastal trail offers views of the Rivière de Pénerf, its harbour and former salt marshes. The stretch of beach between the Tour des Anglais and the entrance to Pénerf is accessible only at low tide. From Port de Pénerf, visitors can discover the salt marshes, oyster-farming areas, tidal channels and diverse flora and fauna by kayak.

Oysters from the Rivière de Pénerf

Pénerf is one of the six oyster-producing areas in southern Brittany. During a guided tour of an oyster farm at the Maison de l’Huître in Pénerf, visitors can learn about the work of oyster farmers on the Rivière de Pénerf; a tasting is possible afterwards.

Hiking and cycling

Stage 12, “Découverte Damganaise”, of the GR 349 Rhuys-Vilaine is a section between Kervoyal, Pénerf and the centre of Damgan that has been recognised by the FFR. For cyclists, the seasonal Passeur du Lenn ferry on the Rivière de Pénerf provides a connection between Pencadénic and Port de Pénerf, with transport available depending on the weather. From the large car park at the starting point of Circuit 1 of the Site VTT-FFC La Roche-Bernard in Damgan, cyclists can use the Kervoyal-Pénerf cycle route.

To the main travel overview: Damgan.