The shoreline around Fouesnant is as perfect for lazing around as it is for more active pastimes, and its creeks, beaches and woodlands will fill your days with beauty. The coast between the two headlands of Pointe de Beg-Meil and Pointe du Cap-Coz is exposed to the four winds, but you can always find a patch of sheltered sand and there are some terrific walks to enjoy.
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Discover The creeks at Beg-Meil and the Pointe de Mousterlin headland
The coastline around Fouesnant is an amazing natural playground whether you want a relaxing or a more active holiday! Your days will play out among the gorgeous creeks, beaches and pine forests. From the Pointe de Beg-Meil to the Pointe de Cap-Coz, no one section of the coastline faces in the same direction, so you’ll always find a sheltered nook of sand and fabulous walking terrain. Hidden amongst the rocks are lots of pretty creeks with magical names: Les Oiseaux, Les Pyramides, La Roche Percée… Some run for dozens of metres, some would fit in your pocket, but they’re all perfect for families, couples or solitary souls. You usually need to walk or cycle a bit to reach them, but your efforts are well rewarded. Diving into the clear waters and letting yourself be lulled by the lapping of the waves is a pleasure you’ll never tire of. You can round off your time on the beach with a siesta under the pine trees, a picnic at the water’s edge, or maybe some exploring amongst the rocks.
See the sea in wide-screen mode
Kerler beach, with its long strip of fine sand, is just the place for you if you like wide open spaces. It slopes down gently and has amazing views of the Glénan archipelago. Or you might prefer to take your parasol to the legendary Les Dunes beach, with sea and sand as far as the eye can see and bordered by Marram grass. For families and teenagers, Maner Coat Clévarac and Kerambigorn are favourite spots to spread out your beach towel and enjoy activities like beach volleyball, beach football and beach tennis. After a day on the beach, the entertainment carries on in the hotels and beautiful villas in the seaside resort of Beg-Meil.
The coast of South Finistère has a surprise up its sleeve in the form of a natural beauty spot that’s unique in Europe: a 120-hectare stretch of polder land consisting of a mosaic of sand dunes, water channels, water meadows and reed beds. Follow the nine-kilometre discovery trail, signposted in orange, to see a magnificent panorama, with herons, water hens and cormorants flying overhead. Or take a guided tour to discover all its secrets. This enjoyable walk can be extended by continuing along the GR 34 long-distance footpath that will take you on the Customs Officers’ Path, which has a series of viewpoints over Forest Bay. You can pick out some beautiful houses between the pine trees, with the Atlantic ocean as a stunning background.
Did you know
What colour is the White Sea?
The Pointe de Mousterlin headland is where the marshland joins the sea. This natural fusion has produced a lagoon whose water, behind the line of sand dunes, takes on most unusual hues, earning it the name of ‘La Mer Blanche’, or the White Sea.
La Forêt-Fouesnant, rear base to offshore racing
Yachts, catamarans, fishing vessels etc. offer a lively and ever-changing spectacle from Port-la Forêt; the meeting point of all the seafarers whether they are pleasure boaters, fishermen or professional skippers training in the bay for offshore racing. According to your mood, you can let your feet lead the way along footpaths to the old harbour, to the majestic church made out of granite or to chapels, hamlets, mills, cairns, manors, wash houses; all little gems peppered throughout the countryside.
