View of the Treffiagat sea wall from Le GuilvinecView of the Treffiagat sea wall from Le Guilvinec
©View of the Treffiagat sea wall from Le Guilvinec|A. Lamoureux
Treffiagat

Treffiagat

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A typical fishing village, Treffiagat shares its harbour with Le Guilvinec. As a result, the town is a popular destination for fishermen and offers some beautiful beaches along its coastline.

Getting there

Facing the open sea

Choosing Treffiagat means choosing a holiday that immerses you in the world of Breton fishing, while discovering the interesting heritage of the hinterland. You can also enjoy a well-deserved break on one of the fine sandy beaches surrounding the commune.

On the harbour side, the typical housesfacing the sea, the quays cluttered with nets, the noises coming from the shipyards and the smell of freshly landed fish… It all adds up to the unique atmosphere of a Breton port.

A stroll around the harbour on the Léchiagat side offers a breathtaking and original view of Le Guilvinec… The most impressive feature is the slipway and its 350-tonne boat lift, theship repair and careening area for trawlers. It makes you feel very small when you’re faced with dry hulls!

Thelighthouse at Léchiagat, which has become the town’s emblem, is known as the Croas Malo lighthouse and serves as a landmark for sailors, with its long silhouette and red and white cladding.

The Treffiagat coastline also boasts some of the finest beaches in the area, with fine sand and rocky outcrops.

Chapels and menhirs complete this heritage discovery.

Treffiagat is also a “well-being” stopover, with a wide range ofrelaxing activities on offer.

The must-haves

the menhirs circuit A walk through time

A 7km loop will enable you to discover several elements of this rich heritage.

Starting from the beautiful Lehan beach, which faces out to sea, you first walk along the GR® 34 and the coast.

Then follow the yellow signs to the Reun menhir. Erected on granite, this sacred stone dates back to the Neolithic period (3,000 BC) and stands 6 metres high. It is listed as a Historic Monument and is part of a complex that includes a ruined covered walkway camouflaged by moorland.

This area also contains hundreds of petroglyphs, a type of rock engraving with enigmatic meanings, carved into the granitic soil.

Finally, the path goes deeper into the Treffiagat countryside to reach the chapel of Saint-Fiacre, a sacred figure dedicated to gardeners. Inside, the panelled ceiling resembles a ship’s hull, as is sometimes the case in certain Breton chapels. An underground stream feeds the 15th-century fountain set against the chevet wall.

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