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Combrit Sainte-Marine

Combrit Sainte-Marine

Combrit Sainte-Marine is a little jewel of Breton heritage surrounded by sea, wood and river. This commune embodies the chic and charm of the Bigouden region!

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A Breton jewel between heritage, nature and the ocean

A stopover at Combrit Sainte-Marine is a taste of the charms of the past. This port has all the makings of a historic district, where you can stroll around, have a drink and enjoy a crêpe or a meal on one of the many terraces.

Scattered between the village, the countryside and the seaside, the chapels, washhouses, lighthouse and other monuments provide the key to its history… Sainte-Marine opens the doors to its Abri du Marin and the story of its founder: Jacques de Thézac. Every year, this pink house on the harbour offers an exhibition on marine themes. At the tip of Combrit, the Napoleonic fort hosts exhibitions from April to the end of October.

The path along the banks of the River Odet is wooded and shady, with so much natural beauty that a walk here can quickly turn into a birdwatching or botanical outing, or simply a mushroom-picking trip in autumn. The pink of the rhododendrons in spring contrasts with the green of the trees, and look at the surface of the water: all these beautiful colours are reflected…

Another natural spot in Combrit is the polder, a fragile wetland area in need of protection.

Sainte-Marine also offers a breathtaking view of the town of Bénodet on the other side of the Odet. You can cross the river on foot or by bike by taking the little ferry from the port.

You can also get there by car by crossing the Cornouaille bridge, a magical moment with a spectacular view of the meandering Odet, its countless sailing boats alongside, its immense mouth stretching out over an infinite sea. On a clear day, you can even make out the Glénan islands out to sea!

From one shore to the other with the P'tit Bac

At the end of the slipway in the port of Sainte-Marine, Le p’tit bac awaits pedestrians for a quick and pleasant crossing of the Odet as far as Bénodet.

Cyclists are also very welcome on Le p’tit bac, which is equipped to accommodate bicycles, making it a great way to continue along cycle route no. 45 and its signposted footpaths!

Practical info: it sails from April to September – Every day – Service provided by Les Vedettes de l’Odet.

The beaches de Combrit Sainte-Marine

In Sainte-Marine, the beaches of Pen Morvan, Kermor and Le Treustel offer incredible views over the small bay as far as Ile-Tudy in the distance. The Treustel and Penmorvan beaches are supervised in summer and are equipped with a seahorse for people with reduced mobility, available in July and August from the lifeguard station.

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