Locronan
Locronan (most beautiful villages of Brittany) is 15 kilometres to the northwest of Quimper.
Tourist Information and places to visit
The small town of Locronan was, during the 16th and 17th centuries, a centre for sail-cloth making for the local ship-building industry. Further back in history, Locronan was a sacred place for the celts - known as a 'nemeton' - then later an important religious centre during the middle ages. Each of these epoques has left its mark on the town and region.
It is now more popular as a film-set, and has been seen in several films (including Tess by Roman Polanski), and as a tourist village. Numerous art and crafts abound in the vicinity, where tourists can buy local crafts.
Locronan is extremely well preserved, and is built in the traditional local granite. The solid houses with traditional slate rooves are interspersed with plenty of greenery and ooze history, making for a very attractive village.
The cobbled Place de l'eglise and the substantial vaulted 15th century St Ronan church are in the centre of the town, and the best place to start your visit.
Explore the numerous small side-streets heading off from the main square in Locronan, with their artisan boutiques, which make for a very pleasant visit. Be sure not to miss the delightful Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. Some of the little art galleries scattered around the town were surprisingly impressive, and the Museum of Art An History of Locronan provided an interesting look at the history of the town.
The Rue Moal and Rue Saint Maurice are the main streets - Rue Saint Maurice deserves a special mention for the lovely views from the end. Best advice is perhaps to get the leaflet from the tourist office that suggests the best route to follow while you are exploring, to ensure you don't miss the highlights.
The best views of the region around Locronan and out to sea involve a little effort - follow the path up the 'Montagne de Locronan' to the small Chapell ar Sonj. Other excursions should involve a walk through the forest at Bois de Névet, and if you are feeling ambitious the tourist office can suggest a longer walk through the surrounding countryside.
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Tourist Classifications for Locronan
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Locronan, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Locronan.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
27 km: Benodet (Seaside resort) 13 km: Douarnenez (town) 16 km: Quimper (Breton town and region)
See also Locronan (version Francais)
