Saint-Hernin tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Huelgoat at 18 km from Saint-Hernin
Visit Saint-Hernin: highlights and tourist information
Saint-Hernin 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 Saint-Hernin in Brittany.
Popular places to visit nearby include Huelgoat at 18 km and Guerlesquin at 34 km.
Saint-Hernin, France: places to visit and attractions
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
Huelgoat
at 18 km (direction north-west)The walk through the ancient forest that is accessed from Huelgoat town centre is...
See Huelgoat guide
Guerlesquin
at 34 km (direction north-west)Guerlesquin, listed as a 'small city of character', is a lovely way to see...
See Guerlesquin guide
Forges des Salles
at 38 km (direction east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentAttraction or village? The Forges des Salles was a 19th century village for workers...
See Forges des Salles guide
Quimperle
at 39 km (direction south-south-east)The extremely pretty centre of Quimperlé make it one of the loveliest small towns...
See Quimperle guide
Le Faou
Most Beautiful Village at 41 km (direction west)The attractive harbour and traditional wooden houses explain why Le Faou is now listed...
See Le Faou guide
Pont-Aven
at 42 km (direction south-south-west)The watermills and harbour area give Pont-Aven its own special appeal...
See Pont-Aven guide
Chateau Keriolet
Castle at 42 km (direction south-west)The Chateau de Keriolet is an attractive 19th century chateau near to the coastal...
See Chateau Keriolet guide
Morlaix
at 42 km (direction north-north-west)The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town of Morlaix...
See Morlaix guide
Quimper
at 42 km (direction west-south-west)The important town of Quimper is also one of the most visited in Brittany,...
See Quimper guide
La-Foret-Fouesnant
at 43 km (direction south-west)La Forêt-Fouesnant is a small village with the third largest marina in southern Brittany....
See La-Foret-Fouesnant guide
Concarneau
at 44 km (direction south-west)Now listed as a town of art and history, you will find lots of...
See Concarneau guide
Locronan
Most Beautiful Village at 44 km (direction west-south-west)Locronan, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' is one of our favourite...
See Locronan guide
Beg-Meil
at 45 km (direction south-west)Beg-Meil is a popular tourist spot and home to some very pretty beaches and...
See Beg-Meil guide
Kerascoet
at 46 km (direction south-south-west)Kerascoet is a beautiful hamlet of thatched cottages near to the sea and the...
See Kerascoet guide
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Map of places to visit near Saint-Hernin
Markets in and near Saint-Hernin
- Carhaix-Plouguer: market Saturday all day (8km)
- Gourin: market Monday all day (9km)
- Huelgoat: market Thursday (18km)
- Rostrenen: market Tuesday (24km)
- Callac: market Wednesday all day (26km)
- Rosporden: market Thursday (32km)
- Chateaulin: market Thursday all day (34km)
- Quimperle: market Friday all day (39km)
- Pont-Aven: market Tuesday (41km)
- Quimper: market Wednesday all day & Sunday & Saturday all day (42km)
More information about Saint-Hernin, Brittany
Tourist attractions near Saint-Hernin, France
What to do at Saint-Hernin? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Hernin.
Enclos paroissial churches
- Lannedern (21km)
- Pleyben (25km)
- Brasparts (25km)
- Plouneour-Ménez (32km)
- Commana (32km)
- Plougonven (34km)
- Sizun (39km)
- Guimiliau (40km)
- Saint Thégonnec (41km)
- Locmelar (41km)
- Lampaul-Guimiliau (43km)
- La Martyre (47km)
- Bodilis (50km)
- La Roche Maurice (50km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Locronan (44km)
Remarkable gardens
- Parc du château de Trévarez (15km)
- Arboretum de Poërop (18km)
- Jardin du Grand Launay (34km)
- Jardin du château de Lanniron (42km)
- Jardin du prieuré de Locmaria (42km)
- Parc botanique de Cornouaille (53km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Mont Saint-Michel de Brasparts (27km)
- Lac de Guerlédan (43km)
- Menez-Hom (44km)
- Menez Bré (47km)
- Marais de Mousterlin (50km)
Towns of Art and history
- Quimper (42km)
- Concarneau (44km)
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Saint-Thegonnec (41km)
Geography and distances
Saint-Hernin is in the north-west of France at 42 kilometres from Quimper, the department capital (general information: Saint-Hernin is 446 kilometres from Paris).
Distance to Saint-Hernin
from Quimper (prefecture): 42 km
from Paris: 446 km
from Calais: 499 km
from Nice: 980 km
from Bordeaux: 443 km
from Strasbourg: 841 km
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 Saint-Hernin from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Cleden-Poher, Motreff and Spezet.
This page in French: Visiter Saint-Hernin