Plougonvelin tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Le Conquet at 4 km from Plougonvelin

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Visit Plougonvelin: highlights and tourist information

Plougonvelin is situated in the Finistere department and Brittany region.

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Plougonvelin in Brittany.

Popular places to visit nearby include Le Conquet at 4 km and Camaret at 12 km.

Plougonvelin, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Le Conquet

at 4 km (direction west-north-west)

The surrounding rocky coastline is the main attraction here, and the village of Le...

See Le Conquet guide

Camaret

Seaside resort at 12 km (direction east-south-east)

The pleasure port, local beaches, historic monuments and prehistoric standing stones nearby all make...

See Camaret guide

Ile Molene and Ouessant

Island at 18 km (direction west-north-west)

The remote and barren landscapes of the Molene islands are fascinating and now a...

See Ile Molene and Ouessant guide

Crozon

at 20 km (direction east-south-east)

The Crozon peninsula in western Brittany has an ideal combination of villages, coastline and...

See Crozon guide

Morgat

Seaside resort at 20 km (direction east-south-east)

The long sandy beach at Morgat has been the centre of activity here for...

See Morgat guide

Ile-de-Sein

Most Beautiful Village at 33 km (direction south)

As well as lovely scenery you will also enjoy exploring the village on the...

See Ile-de-Sein guide

Armorique Regional Park

Natural Parc at 34 km (direction east)

The Armorique regional park is a lovely way to enjoy the countryside of Brittany...

See Armorique Regional Park guide

Landerneau

at 37 km (direction east-north-east)

Among the highlights in the center of Landerneau, the medieval houses next to the...

See Landerneau guide

Pont-Croix

at 37 km (direction south-east)

The Collegiale Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon and the narow surrounding streets are the...

See Pont-Croix guide

Audierne

at 38 km (direction south-south-east)

The picturesque harbour area and the proximity of beaches combine to endure the popularity...

See Audierne guide

Douarnenez

Seaside resort at 40 km (direction east-south-east)

Tourism based around the beaches and pleasure port have largely overtaken fishing as the...

See Douarnenez guide

Le Faou

Most Beautiful Village at 40 km (direction east)

The attractive harbour and traditional wooden houses explain why Le Faou is now listed...

See Le Faou guide

Locronan

Most Beautiful Village at 47 km (direction east-south-east)

Locronan, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' is one of our favourite...

See Locronan guide

Quimper

at 60 km (direction east-south-east)

The important town of Quimper is also one of the most visited in Brittany,...

See Quimper guide

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Reserve excursions near Plougonvelin

Map of places to visit near Plougonvelin

Markets in and near Plougonvelin

• Le Conquet: market Tuesday (4km)
• Saint-Renan: market Saturday all day (12km)
• Brest: market every day (18km)
• Crozon: market Monday (20km)
• Ploudalmezeau: market Friday (23km)
• Lannilis: market Wednesday all day (29km)
• Plouguerneau: market Thursday (33km)
• Landerneau: market Tuesday & Friday (36km)
• Pont-Croix: market Thursday (37km)
• Audierne: market Wednesday & Saturday (38km)

More information about Plougonvelin, Brittany

Tourist attractions near Plougonvelin, France

What to do at Plougonvelin? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Plougonvelin.

Aquarium

• Océanopolis (22km)

Enclos paroissial churches

• Plougastel-Daoulas (26km)
• Argol (32km)
• La Roche Maurice (41km)
• La Martyre (42km)
• Bodilis (49km)

Grand sites of France

• Pointe du Raz (33km)

Heritage sites

• Camaret-sur-Mer tour dorée (Vauban fortifications) (12km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Ile-de-Sein (33km)
• Locronan (47km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Saint-Renan (12km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Armorique (34km)

Remarkable gardens

• Conservatoire botanique du Stangalac'h (18km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Presqu'île de Kermorvan (6km)
• Baie de Douarnenez (12km)
• Pointe de Penhir (12km)
• Menez-Hom (38km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Brest (18km)

Geography and distances

Plougonvelin is in the north-west of France at 60 kilometres from Quimper, the department capital (general information: Plougonvelin is 523 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors Most UK visitors arrive by car from one of the many cross-channel ports along the Brittany and Normandy coast. These are typically within 2 hours drive. For driving distances to Plougonvelin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Le Conquet, Locmaria-Plouzane and Trebabu.

This page in French: Visiter Plougonvelin