Plage du Gored - PlozévetPlage du Gored - Plozévet
©Plage du Gored - Plozévet|A. Lamoureux
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At the gateway to the Bigouden region, Plozévet overlooks the Bay of Audierne and reveals its two faces: coastline and unspoilt countryside.

Getting there

Between beaches and heritage

“This is where the Bigouden region 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 (or customs path) to discover the beauty of this little corner of Finistère, with its few little-frequented beaches.

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

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©Plozevet|T. Poriel
The Bigoudène statue - Pors PoulhanThe Bigoudène statue - Pors Poulhan
©The Bigoudène statue - Pors Poulhan|T. Poriel

    The must-haves

    port of Pors Poulhanport of Pors Poulhan
    ©port of Pors Poulhan|A. Lamoureux

      It’s 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 granitestatue of the Bigoudène woman overlooking the sea was sculpted by René Quillivic, a native of the area, and unveiled in 1961. Looking out to sea, 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.

      The Menhir of Human Rights on Kerrest beachThe Menhir of Human Rights on Kerrest beach
      ©The Menhir of Human Rights on Kerrest beach |A. Lamoureux

        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 13 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.

        Church of Saint-Demet - PlozévetChurch of Saint-Demet - Plozévet
        ©Church of Saint-Demet - Plozévet |C. Corson Giroud

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

          Also worth seeing are the calvary, the war memorial, the Human Rights slab and the Saint-Thélo fountain located nearby. The church and its enclosure were included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments in 1951.

          To continue your visit...

          La Chapelle Saint-Ronan - PlozévetLa Chapelle Saint-Ronan - Plozévet
          ©La Chapelle Saint-Ronan - Plozévet|A. Lamoureux
          Saint-Ronan chapel and 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. Also on the site, ovoid 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!

          The statue of the Pipers - PlozévetThe statue of the Pipers - Plozévet
          ©The statue of the Pipers - Plozévet|C. Dameron
          Statue of the bellringers

          The statue of the Pipers, opposite the church, is, like the Bigoudène de Pors-Poulhan, 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.

          As a reminder, the“sonneur” was the name given to the musician who played certain musical instruments, in this case the biniou and the bombarde, two traditional Bigouden instruments.

          War memorial - PlozévetWar memorial - Plozévet
          ©War memorial - Plozévet|C. Corson Giroud
          Monument to the dead

          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 Trinity - PlozévetChapel of the Trinity - Plozévet
          ©Chapel of the Trinity - Plozévet|M. Hamel
          Chapel of the Trinity and its ordeal

          The Trinité chapel (open from mid-July to the end of August, except Tuesdays), which dates back to the end of the 15th century 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.

          Mondial Folk - PlozévetMondial Folk - Plozévet
          ©Mondial Folk - Plozévet|M. Gueguen

            Holidays traditional and other

            Plozévet is a commune with a strong community fabric, where festivals and events punctuate the calendar.

            Metal, rock or reggae concerts, musical performances in churches, folk dances, guinguettes, exhibitions, fest-noz… There’s something for everyone.

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

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            ©Trunvel pond - Tréogat |A. Lamoureux
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