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

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      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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