Finistere places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Finistere department of Brittany. See also our Finistere travel guide
Armorique Regional Park
The Armorique regional park is a lovely way to enjoy the countryside of Brittany both on and away from the coast See Armorique Regional Park guide
Audierne
The picturesque harbour area and the proximity of beaches combine to endure the popularity of Audierne See Audierne guide
Beg-Meil
Beg-Meil is a popular tourist spot and home to some very pretty beaches and coves. See Beg-Meil guide
Benodet
The long established resort of Benodet has a very scenic harbour for your promenade! See Benodet guide
Camaret
The pleasure port, local beaches, historic monuments and prehistoric standing stones nearby all make Camaret a popular Brittany destination See Camaret guide
Chateau Keriolet
The Chateau de Keriolet is an attractive 19th century chateau near to the coastal town of Concarneau. See Chateau Keriolet guide
Clohars-Carnoet
Clohars Carnoet is home to the pretty port of Doelan and the port of Le-Pouldu with its artistic connections. See Clohars-Carnoet guide
Concarneau
Now listed as a town of art and history, you will find lots of interesting monuments in Concarneau See Concarneau guide
Crozon
The Crozon peninsula in western Brittany has an ideal combination of villages, coastline and beaches See Crozon guide
Douarnenez
Tourism based around the beaches and pleasure port have largely overtaken fishing as the principal industry at Douarnenez See Douarnenez guide
Guerlesquin
Guerlesquin, listed as a 'small city of character', is a lovely way to see the traditional granite architecture for which Brittany is renowned See Guerlesquin guide
Huelgoat
The walk through the ancient forest that is accessed from Huelgoat town centre is very popular with visitors See Huelgoat guide
Ile Molene and Ouessant
The remote and barren landscapes of the Molene islands are fascinating and now a listed World Biosphere Reserve See Ile Molene and Ouessant guide
Ile-de-Batz
The Ile-de-Batz is one of the most popular Brittany islands, with a pretty harbour, beaches, semi-tropical gardens and scenic coastline to enjoy See Ile-de-Batz guide
Ile-de-Sein
As well as lovely scenery you will also enjoy exploring the village on the remote island of Ile-de-Sein, now listed among the most beautiful villages in France See Ile-de-Sein guide
Iles des Glenan
The uninhabited islands of the Glenan archipelago are now a popular nature reserve and diving centre See Iles des Glenan guide
Kerascoet
Kerascoet is a beautiful hamlet of thatched cottages near to the sea and the beach of Rospico. See Kerascoet guide
La-Foret-Fouesnant
La Forêt-Fouesnant is a small village with the third largest marina in southern Brittany. See La-Foret-Fouesnant guide
Landerneau
Among the highlights in the center of Landerneau, the medieval houses next to the bridge are our favourite See Landerneau guide
Le Conquet
The surrounding rocky coastline is the main attraction here, and the village of Le Conquet itself is also pleasant to explore See Le Conquet guide
Le Faou
The attractive harbour and traditional wooden houses explain why Le Faou is now listed amng the most beautiful villages in France See Le Faou guide
Locquirec
Locquirec is a quiet tradional Brittany town, visited above all for its sandy beaches See Locquirec guide
Locronan
Locronan, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' is one of our favourite villages in Britany See Locronan guide
Loctudy
Loctudy is an important fishing town famous for its langoustines. See Loctudy guide
Morgat
The long sandy beach at Morgat has been the centre of activity here for more than 100 years, since the resort was first established See Morgat guide
Morlaix
The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town of Morlaix See Morlaix guide
Parc botanique de Cornouaille
The Botanic Park of Cornouaille is a lovely park with large collections of hydrangeas, camellias, rhododendrons and many other acid loving plants. See Parc botanique de Cornouaille guide
Plouezoch
At Plouezoc'h you wil enjoy a stroll around the town, and the view to the Chateau de Taurea on a small island See Plouezoch guide
Pont l'Abbe
One of the quieter towns in Finistere, the port in Pont-l'Abbé and the walk long the river make for a very pleasant visit See Pont l'Abbe guide
Pont-Aven
The watermills and harbour area give Pont-Aven its own special appeal See Pont-Aven guide
Pont-Croix
The Collegiale Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon and the narow surrounding streets are the highlight of your visit to Pont-Croix See Pont-Croix guide
Port-Manech
Port Manec'h is an attractive seaside village which became popular in the Belle Epoque. See Port-Manech guide
Quimper
The important town of Quimper is also one of the most visited in Brittany, especially for the half-timbered houses and the cathedral See Quimper guide
Quimperle
The extremely pretty centre of Quimperlé make it one of the loveliest small towns in Finistere See Quimperle guide
Roscoff
Think Roscoff is just a ferry terminal? Take time o explore the historic centre! See Roscoff guide
Saint-Pol-de-Leon
The highlight of your visit to Saint-Pol-de-Léon migh be the 15th century Cathedral Saint-Paul-Aurelien - or it might be a nearby beach! See Saint-Pol-de-Leon guide
Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral
The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the Brittany region, with numerous interesting artefacts See Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral guide
Sainte-Marine
Sainte-Marine is a small seaside resort on the estuary of the river Olot. See Sainte-Marine guideFor more information see the Finistere guide
Market towns & days in Finistere
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Audierne: Wednesday & Saturday
Benodet: Monday
Brest: every day
Brignogan-Plage: Friday (high season only)
Carantec: Thursday
Carhaix-Plouguer: Saturday all day
Chateaulin: Thursday all day
Combrit: Wednesday
Concarneau: Monday & Friday
Crozon: Monday
Douarnenez: Wednesday & Monday & Friday
Fouesnant: Friday
Fouesnant: Wednesday (high season only)
Guilvinec: Sunday (high season only)
Guilvinec: Tuesday
Huelgoat: Thursday
Landerneau: Tuesday & Friday
Landivisiau: Wednesday all day
Lannilis: Wednesday all day
Le Conquet: Tuesday
Lesneven: Monday all day
Locquirec: Wednesday
Loctudy: Tuesday
Moelan-sur-Mer: Tuesday & Saturday
Morlaix: Saturday all day
Nevez: Saturday
Penmarch: Friday
Ploudalmezeau: Friday
Plouescat: Saturday
Plougasnou: Tuesday
Plouguerneau: Thursday
Pont-Aven: Tuesday
Pont-Croix: Thursday
Pont-l'Abbe: Thursday all day
Quimper: Wednesday all day & Sunday & Saturday all day
Quimperle: Friday all day
Roscoff: Wednesday
Rosporden: Thursday
Saint-Pol-de-Leon: Tuesday all day
Saint-Renan: Saturday all day
Tourist attractions to visit in Finistere
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Ville d'etape
Saint-Thegonnec
Sites of Natural Beauty
Archipel des Glénan
Baie de Douarnenez
Marais de Mousterlin
Menez-Hom
Pointe de Penhir
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Arboretum de Poërop
Conservatoire botanique du Stangalac'h
Jardin Delasselle
Jardin du château de Lanniron
Jardin du prieuré de Locmaria
Jardin exotique
Parc botanique de Cornouaille
Parc du château de Trévarez
Regional Natural Parcs
Armorique: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Saint-Renan
National Monuments
Cairn de Barnenez
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Ile-de-Sein: See tourist guide
Locronan: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Camaret-sur-Mer tour dorée (Vauban fortifications): See tourist guide
Grand Sites of France
Pointe du Raz
Enclos paroissial decorative churches
Argol
Bodilis
Brasparts
Commana
Guimiliau
La Martyre
La Roche Maurice
Lampaul-Guimiliau
Lannedern
Locmelar
Pleyben
Plougastel-Daoulas
Plougonven
Plouneour-Ménez
Saint Thégonnec
Sizun
Aquarium
Océanopolis