Where is the nearest tourist office?

The Tourist Office is located at Place Corentin Hénaff Salle Pierre Jakez Hélias. Click here for opening times. In July and August, tourist information is also available at Penhors. Click here for opening times.

What are the market days?

Saturday mornings in the village. In summer, a local producers’ market is held in Penhors on Wednesdays.

How do I get to Pouldreuzic by public transport?

Pouldreuzic is served by coaches from the BreizhGo network. The route is number 954 towards Pont-l’Abbé and 955 towards Quimper. Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.

Where can I park my motorhome?

You can park your motorhome at the Ty Bout car park . However, overnight parking is prohibited from 1 June to 30 September. For further information, call 02 98 54 40 32. All the service and parking areas are listed on the map of motorhome parks .

What WIFI connections are available in the commune?

Free, unlimited Wi-Fi 24 hours a day at the tourist office (inside and outside) and at Penhors.

What are the town's must-see events?

Since 1985, the pig roast organised by the APE Pouldreuzic has been a highlight of the year (early July). The association du hangar du patrimoine (heritage hangar association) organises a number of events focusing on the farming practices of yesteryear (every Thursday during the summer). The environmental department of the Communauté de communes du haut Pays bigouden organises regular nature outings. Other events also take place. See details of events in the diary .

Pouldreuzic | Destination Pays bigouden, Bretagne – Site officiel de l'office de tourisme

Surfing and museums

With just over 2,000 inhabitants, Pouldreuzic is one of Brittany’ s best-kept secrets, less than 30 minutes from Quimper.

The surf spot at Penhors, which has been awarded the “Ville de Surf” label, is a little more private than the legendary spot at La Torche, just a few kilometres away, but is ideal for learning to surf and bodyboard thanks to its gentler waves. Surfing takes place in a protected environment, as Penhors is one of only 10 beaches in Finistère to be awarded the Blue Flag. Pouldreuzic has been awarded the “Ville de Surf” label.

On the cultural front, Pouldreuzic was the birthplace of writer and radio broadcaster Pierre Jakez Hélias, whose works include “Cheval d’orgueil”. A museum is dedicated to him, within the walls of the small house where he grew up. There are also four other museums worth visiting in Pouldreuzic: the Musée de l’Amiral, the Espace Kerné, the Hangar du Patrimoine and the Musée de la Maison Hénaff.

Gastronomy fans will no doubt know Pouldreuzic for its little blue box, the Pâté Hénaff. This is where the famous tinned food that travels the world is still made!

The little port of Penhors is a real lively place, with a number of seaside restaurants and bars.

In Penhors, you can take a surfing lesson, try out a sand yacht outing, enjoy a dip in the sea before enjoying a drink in the setting sun. It’s also here that you can discover thousands of shells at the Musée de l’Amiral.

The spectacle, which can be seen from the accessible footpath, can vary radically depending on the season. In winter, when the swell is high and yachtsmen stay ashore, the dykes unleash an explosion of spray as the sea bumps against them.

On the starboard breakwater, a mosaic eye keeps watch over the sailors. This is one of the Yeux d’Iroise created by the artist Pierre Chanteau, of which there are around fifteen in the Bigouden region.

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To live the Hénaff experience is to discover a shop full of emblematic and delicious products, but it is also to embark on a journey to the past, to discover this company steeped in history.

The Hénaff shop welcomes you all year round, with a wide choice of products ranging from the traditional blue box of pâté to a variety of recent culinary creations.

The Maison Hénaff Museum opens its doors in July and August on the farm belonging to Jean Hénaff, founder of the brand. Documents, tools, films, photos and testimonials carefully preserved since 1907 will be on display.

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Kerné is the oldest cider mill in Finistère. For 3 generations, the Bosser family has worked passionately to produce this traditional cider from the surrounding orchards.

The apples come from the south of Finistère (Pays Bigouden, Douarnenez, Quimper, Fouesnant, La Forêt-Fouesnant and Clohars-Carnoët).

The Kerné shop offers a wide choice of ciders and apple-related products. There is also a museum area with events for all ages.

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This typical Pays Bigouden house in the market town of Pouldreuzic was the birthplace of the writer Pierre-Jakez Hélias .

Inside, you’ll find a living room dating from the early ^20th century and a museum dedicated to the life and work of the author of Cheval d’orgueil.

The On the Footsteps of the Cheval d’orgueil interpretation trail starts at the town hall and continues for 6 km through the surrounding countryside. The trail takes you to a number of places that are emblematic of the novel in which the author recalls his childhood between the wars.

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©Musée de l'Amiral - Pouldreuzic |E. Cléret

More than 14,000 shells from around the world and 200 seabirds from our coasts are on display in this modern, interactive museum.

Don’t miss the astonishing fossils, the brilliantly coloured minerals, the starfish, the corals, the sharks… Interactive kiosk, film and video projections, educational booklets for children.
To appreciate the richness of the collections, allow 1 hour for your visit. You’ll also find a shop selling local produce, and a garden overlooking Audierne Bay with games for children.
500 m2 of fabulous discoveries!

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Heritage hangar

The Hangar du Patrimoine is a museum with tools, old objects and traditional machines.

Its aim is to preserve and pass on the agricultural heritage and rural society of the 20th century.

Lababan church - Pouldreuzic — ©Eglise de LababanChurch of Lababan - Pouldreuzic |Office de Tourisme Haut Pays Bigouden

Lababan Churchand its peaceful setting

Nestling in a small hamlet, the church dates back to the end of the 13th century and was enlarged several times between the 15th and 19th centuries. The building is in the Pont-Croix architectural style.

Chapel of Notre Dame de Penhorsand its parish enclosure

It overlooks the sea and has a superb parish enclosure (open from July to September).

The Pardon de Penhors, one of the largest pardons in Finistère, takes place every year at the beginning of September.

A land of producers

There are many designers, local producers and craftspeople keeping the local economy alive. The Patrick Robinet chocolate factory produces and sells its chocolates in the town centre. Esprit Safran et Compagnie works the Bigouden soil to grow saffron, aloe vera, aloe arborescens and turmeric plants. The plants and by-products are sold via short distribution channels and the online shop.

Still in Pouldreuzic, where the conditions for entrepreneurship seem particularly attractive, Gaëlle Besse has set up her laboratory to produce natural soaps and other quality cosmetics.

All these local producers join Kerné and Hénaff, two of the town’s leading companies.

A map of local producers in the Haut Pays Bigouden is available from our tourist offices.

Map of producers

Beach de Pouldreuzic

A beach in the commune of Pouldreuzic: Penhors! It’s a popular spot forsurfing and sand yachting enthusiasts. It’s also the ideal place to enjoy swimming and relaxing with family and friends. It has been awarded the Blue Flag.

Plage de Penhors

La plage de Penhors, au cœur de la baie d'Audierne est un spot de glisse très prisé des amateurs de surf et de char à voile. C'est également le lieu idéal pour profiter des...

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FAQ

Where is the nearest tourist office?
The Tourist Office is located at Place Corentin Hénaff Salle Pierre Jakez Hélias.
Click here for opening times.
In July and August, tourist information is also available at Penhors. Click here for opening times.
What are the market days?
Saturday mornings in the village.
In summer, a local producers’ market is held in Penhors on Wednesdays.
How do I get to Pouldreuzic by public transport?
Pouldreuzic is served by coaches from the BreizhGo network. The route is number 954 towards Pont-l’Abbé and 955 towards Quimper.
Transport on demand (TAD) is also available on reservation.

Where can I park my motorhome?
You can park your motorhome at theTy Bout car park.
However, overnight parking is prohibited from¹ June to 30 September. For further information, call 02 98 54 40 32.
All the service and parking areas are listed on the map of motorhome parks.
What WIFI connections are available in the commune?
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi 24 hours a day at the tourist office (inside and outside) and at Penhors.
What are the town's must-see events?
Since 1985, the pig roast organised by the APE Pouldreuzic has been a highlight of the year (early July).
The association du hangar du patrimoine (heritage hangar association) organises a number of events focusing on the farming practices of yesteryear (every Thursday during the summer).
The environmental department of the Communauté de communes du haut Pays bigouden organises regular nature outings.
Other events also take place. See details of events in thediary.

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