Penestin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The GR34 runs along the coast of Pénestin and is also known as the Chemin des douaniers. The almost 2 km-long Plage de la Mine d'Or is a popular place for walks at any time of year. The Mine d'Or cliff is a geological site classified as unique in Europe, with fascinating ochre and yellow tones.

Coast and Nature

The coast of Pénestin is classified as a “Zone of Community Importance for Birds” and is home to numerous bird species that breed or overwinter there.

Mussel Farming Culture

The Maison de la Mytiliculture is housed in the former Tréhiguier lighthouse and is dedicated to discovering, showcasing and promoting mussel farming. It presents the life cycle of the mussel from birth to harvesting, including its diet and predators. Using photographs, models and old tools, it also illustrates the work of mussel farmers. A balcony offers views of the Vilaine estuary.

Mussels and Local Traditions

Since 2013, Pénestin has been one of France’s “Sites Remarquables du Goût”. Since 2020, Pénestin’s bouchot mussels have been listed in the French “Intangible Cultural Heritage (PCI)”. The Fête des Mouclades festival takes place every year at the beginning of October in Pénestin.

Water Sports and Local Activities

The Centre Nautique Claude Chesneau is located on Poudrantais beach and has a sailing area with suitable weather and safety conditions. Palandrin Bay is used for kitesurfing and windsurfing.

The Le Palandrin site can be visited year-round by groups aged 10 and over, by prior reservation. The Pénestin Tourist Office offers families a 4 km-long “Circuit spécial poussette” on request.

Other destination pages: Bohal, Silfiac, Guer, La Trinité-Sur-Mer, Guiscriff, Ploeren, Muzillac, Guidel-Plages

To the overarching travel overview: Morbihan.