With my dog | Destination Pays Bigouden, Brittany – Official website of the tourist office

Responsible doggies

Our end of the world has seduced you with its wild natural expanses and remarkable flora and fauna. In the Bigouden region, the marshes, dunes and beachesare sensitive and protected areas. Many species of birds nest and rest here. Some of these areas belong to the Conservatoire du Littoral, where dogs are allowed, but only on a lead. To see if your walk is authorised, check the list of Conservatoire sites.

Dogs are not allowed on beaches. What do the regulations mean?

Dogs are allowed on the beaches:

provided they are kept on a lead

from 1 October to 30 April: on all beaches, with no time restrictions
from 1 May to 30 September, from 8 pm to 10 am: on the beaches at Tréguennec, Penmarc’h, Le Guilvinec, Treffiagat-Léchiagat and Pouldreuzic (from Penhors harbour to the Penn ar Bed restaurant)
from 1 July to 31 August, from 8.00 pm to 10.00 am: on the beaches at Plozévet, except Gourinet beach

Dogs are not allowed on the beaches:

from 1 June to 30 June and from 1 to 30 September: on the beaches at Plozévet
from 1 June to 30 September: on the beaches at Combrit Sainte-Marine, Île-Tudy, Loctudy, Plomeur, Plovan, Saint-Jean Trolimon and Tréogat
from 30 April to 30 October: on the beaches of Plobannalec-Lesconil
from 1 May to 30 September, from 10.00 to 20.00: the municipalities of Tréguennec, Penmarc’h, Le Guilvinec, Treffiagat-Léchiagat, Pouldreuzic (from Penhors harbour to the Penn Ar Bed restaurant) and Plozévet

Local by-laws of the municipalities in the Pays Bigouden region6MB

Benjamin Buisson, Head of the Coastline and Biodiversity Unit at the Pays Bigouden Sud Community of Communes, explains why you need to be careful.

“You have to think of Audierne Bay as a refuge where birds find one of the few resting places in a world that is already very artificial.
There are many migratory birds that have travelled hundreds of kilometres and are stopping off to regain their strength or to breed and raise their young.
Dogs stretching their legs are a real source of stress for the birds, which will flee from them and tire themselves out with their vigilance. The Ring-necked Plover, for example, lays its eggs on the beach. They are very exposed to the disturbance caused by dogs and this can lead to the adult birds abandoning their broods”.

Benjamin Buisson

Toutou and his owner agree to :

Make sure that the places you visit are authorised for dogs
Always keep your dog on a lead in places where this is compulsory
Always take dog excrement bagswith you on walks

Doggy takes his master for a walk

Whilst dogs are not allowed on the beachesduring the season, the majority of other areas are open to them. In particular, most of the walks andtrailsfeatured on our website or on ourwalking mapsallow dogs to enjoy the fresh air with their owners:

along the harbours,
in the countryside, where your pet can roam freely,
on car-freegreenways,
in the towns and villages of the Bigouden region, where they’ll get a first-hand taste of our local customs…

Your dog will have plenty of opportunities to take you for a walk in complete peace of mind!

Activities, visits, bike rides

It’s your holiday too… So makethe most of the activities and sightseeingwith your pet. You can go boating or visit some of the museums that allow dogs.Bike hire companiesprovide trailers and baskets so you can take your best friend along and set off together, with the wind in your hair, along the roads and paths of the Pays Bigouden.

Some great addresses!

There’s no shortage of good restaurants in the Bigouden region, and most of them welcome pets – sometimes on condition that they’re kept on a lead or are only allowed on the terrace. See the list of restaurantsthat welcome pets.
For a comfortable place for your dog to stay, head to hotels that welcome dogs. Several campsites, guesthouses and holiday rentals also welcome you for the night.
For a comfortable stay for your dog, head tohotelsthat welcome dogs. Several campsites, guesthouses and holiday rentals also welcome you for the night.

Finally, it goes without saying that our tourist information offices welcome your four-legged friends. A‘dog bar’ is on hand for them to quench their thirst whilst you gather the information you need for your stay.

What if there's a bone?

Has your pet got lost?

Contact the nearesttown hall
Call the Pont-l’Abbé gendarmerie on 02 98 87 06 64, who will be able to direct you to a specialist service
Report the loss of your pet at https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F24029
The Quimper and Plouhinec SPAs can be contacted, as can local vets.
Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of social networks and search groups such as Pet Alert (version 29).