Where is the nearest Tourist Office?

Plozévet Tourist Office is open all year round. It is located at 13 Rue du Centre. Click here for opening times.

What day is the market?

The market takes place on Friday mornings in the Place de l’Église. Every 1st Monday of the month: textile market, Place Henri Normant.

How do I get to Plozévet?

Plozévet is served by the BreizhGo bus network. The route is 953. Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.

Where can I park my motorhome?

You can park your motorhome free of charge at the Menhir car park or at the carpark near Gored beach .

What are the must-see events in Plozévet?

You can find details of all the events in the events calendar .

What wifi connections are available in Plozévet?

A wifi connection is available at the Plozévet Tourist Office.

Plozévet | Destination Pays Bigouden, Brittany – Official website of the tourist office

Both beaches and heritage

“This is where Pays Bigouden ends,” says the granite statue of the Bigoudène woman overlooking the sea in the little port of Pors-Poulhan.

Just 25 minutes from Quimper and 30 minutes from the Pointe du Raz, Plozévet boasts a wild, unspoilt seafront with uninterrupted views over the Bay of Audierne.

Take the GR® 34 coastal path to discover the beauty of this little corner of Finistère, with its few little-frequented beaches.

In the countryside, you’ll discover heritagetreasures along the way: chapels, calvaries, wash-houses and standing stones, all bearing witness to Brittany’s rich history.

Highlights

This is the ideal place for a stroll during the day or at sunset. The small stream that flows into the harbour marks the border between the Bigouden region to the south and Cap Sizun to the north.

The granite statue of the Bigoudène woman overlooking the sea was sculpted by René Quillivic, a native of the area, and unveiled in 1961. Looking out over the ocean, she seems to be waiting for the fishermen to return, or perhaps for a love lost at sea… It is said that the young woman who served as model was a cousin of the writer Pierre-Jakez Hélias, who was born in the neighbouring commune of Pouldreuzic.

Pors-Poulhan still lives to the rhythm of the fishermen who go out to sea in their typical multi-coloured “jabadao” boats.

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The Menhir des Droits de l’Homme, located near Kerrest beach, was erected in tribute to the 600 men who perished in a naval battle in 1797. On 13th January of that year, a battle pitted two English frigates, the HMS Indefatigable and the HMS Amazon, against a French ship of the line, the Droits de l’Homme, returning from an expedition to Ireland.
The battle ended with the Droits de l’Homme running aground on a sandbank off what is now Plozévet.
This commemorative stone has therefore been “doubly consecrated by time and history”, according to the words inscribed on it. Indeed, before seeing the names of the missing engraved in its stone, it was first a megalith.
The Menhir des Droits de l’Homme is listed as a historic monument.

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Dedicated to Saint-Démet, the Celtic saint who emigrated from across the Channel, the church was built in several stages between the 13^th and early 18^th centuries. It was influenced by the Pont-Croix school of architecture.

Also worth seeing are the calvary, the war memorial, the Menhir des Droits de l’Homme and the Saint-Thélo fountain located nearby. The church and its enclosure have been listed as historic monuments in 1951.

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Saint-Ronan chapeland its fountain

The chapel dates back to 1720 and was restored in 1979. Set in a leafy spot away from the town and the road, it’s an inviting place to stroll and relax.

Discover the fountain 150m below on your right, and look for the oval stones and the sarcophagus where Saint-Ronan is said to have been buried.

The nearby Saint-Ronan wood offers several hiking trails, including a fitness trail, shaded by trees and away from cars – ideal for walking your dog!

Statue of the musicians

Like the Bigoudène in Pors-Poulhan, La statue des Sonneurs opposite the church is a work by Plouhinec-born sculptor René Quillivic, unveiled in 1937 as a tribute to the many Plozévétian pipers.

The bronze work, weighing almost 200 kilos, was restored and moved a few metres in 2024. Today, you can admire it in the heart of the village, opposite the Tourist Office.

Sonneur was the name given to a musician who played certain wind instruments, in this case the biniou and the bombarde, two traditional Bigouden instruments.

Monument to the fallen

The 1914-1918 war memorial, on which more than 200 names are engraved, was unveiled in 1922.

Next to it is another statue sculpted by René Quillivic, representing Sébastien Le Gouill, who lost three sons and a son-in-law in the conflict.

The memorial to the 1939-1945 war, also by René Quillivic, depicts a Bigoudène head.

Chapel of the Trinityand its ordeal

The Trinité chapel (open from mid-July to the end of August, except Tuesdays), which dates back to the end of the 1400s and was listed as a Historic Monument in 1914.

The Trinité district was once an important centre for tailors and embroiderers.

From the chapel, set off on a 9-kilometre walk through the countryside.

Holidays traditional and other

Plozévet is a village with a strong community spirit, where festivals and events are held throughout the year.

From metal, rock or reggae concerts to musical performances in churches, folk dances, guinguettes, exhibitions and traditional fest-noz parties, there’s something for everyone.

Take a look at the calendar of events (below) to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Events calendar

The beaches of Plozévet

Plozévet has two fine sandy beaches: Kerrest beach and Gored beach. Cycle from the town to the beach on the town-beach link!

Plage de Kerrest

This beautiful beach of fine sand and pebbles near the Menhir des Droits de l'Homme is sure to delight families. PRM: A tiralo is available for the disabled. The beach is...

Gored Beach

Preparing my stay

La Comida

Prepare your evenings and your stay by ordering your pizzas before you arrive in Plozévet. You can order online and choose your pick-up times. Open every evening. ...

Le Vaisseau

Le Vaisseau is a friendly, working-class restaurant open all year round in the heart of the village of Plozévet. A la carte service from the end of June to the end of...

Les Sonneurs

In the heart of the village of Plozévet, Amandine welcomes you to a warm setting where you can enjoy excellent crêpes made with home-cooked ingredients. You'll be seduced by...

FAQ

Where is the nearest Tourist Office?
Plozévet Tourist Office is open all year round. It is located at 13 Rue du Centre.
Click here for opening times.
What day is the market?
The market takes place on Friday mornings in the Place de l’Église.
Every 1st Monday of the month: textile market, Place Henri Normant.
How do I get to Plozévet?
Plozévet is served by the BreizhGo bus network. The route is 953.
Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.