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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 not allowed on the beaches:

In the Pays bigouden sud:

From 1 May to 30 September (municipalities of Combrit Sainte-Marine, Île-Tudy, Loctudy, Plobannalec-Lesconil, Plomeur, Saint-Jean Trolimon and Tréguennec) and from 1 June to 30 September (municipalities of Guilvinec and Treffiagat).

In the Haut Pays Bigouden (municipalities of Plovan, Tréogat, Pouldreuzic and Plozévet)

From 1 June to 30 September (in accordance with departmental regulations)

Dogs on a lead are allowed on the beaches:

In the commune of Penmarc’h: from 1 May to 30 September from 8pm to 10am. The rest of the year, times are free.

Municipal decrees of the communes of the Pays bigouden3MB

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

©Walk with your dog on the towpath - Pont-l'Abbé|A. Lamoureux

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

Although dogs are not allowed on beachesduring the season, most other areas are accessible to them. In particular, most of the walks and circuits on our website or on our walking maps allow dogs to enjoy the fresh air with their owners:

along the harbours,
in the enticing smells of fresh tide,
in the open countryside, where your pet can stroll to his heart’s content,
on car-freegreenways,
in the towns and villages of Bigouden, where he’ll get his own idea of our customs…

There’s plenty for Toutou to do!

©Walk with your dog at the Etang du Moulin Neuf - Plonéour-Lanvern |A. Lamoureux

Activities, visits, bike rides

It’s your holiday too… so make the most ofactivities and visits in the company of your pet. You can go boating or visit certain museums that accept dogs.Bicycle hire companies will provide you with trailers and baskets so you can take your best friend for a ride together, ears to the wind, along the roads and paths of the Bigouden region.

Some great addresses!

There’s no shortage ofgood restaurants in the Pays Bigouden and most of them accept pets, sometimes on a leash or only on the terrace. See the list of pet-friendlyrestaurants.
If you’re looking for a comfortable kennel, check out thehotels that accept dogs. A number of campsites, bed and breakfasts and rental accommodation also open their doors to you for the night.
Finally, of course, our tourist information offices are open to your little companions. There’s adoggie bar where they can quench their thirst while you gather all 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 can 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).