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 guide
Audierne
The picturesque harbour area and the proximity of beaches combine to endure the popularity of Audierne See guide
Benodet
The long established resort of Benodet has a very scenic harbour for your promenade! See guide
Camaret
The pleasure port, local beaches, historic monuments and prehistoric standing stones nearby all make Camaret a popular Brittany destination See guide
Concarneau
Now listed as a town of art and history, you will find lots of interesting monuments in Concarneau See guide
Crozon
The Crozon peninsula in western Brittany has an ideal combination of villages, coastline and beaches See guide
Douarnenez
Tourism based around the beaches and pleasure port have largely overtaken fishing as the principal industry at Douarnenez See 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 guide
Huelgoat
The walk through the ancient forest that is accessed from Huelgoat town centre is very popular with visitors See guide
Ile Molene and Ouessant
The remote and barren landscapes of the Molene islands are fascinating and now a listed World Biosphere Reserve See 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 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 guide
Iles des Glenan
The uninhabited islands of the Glenan archipelago are now a popular nature reserve and diving centre See guide
Landerneau
Among the highlights in the center of Landerneau, the medieval houses next to the bridge are our favourite See 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 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 guide
Locquirec
Locquirec is a quiet tradional Brittany town, visited above all for its sandy beaches See guide
Locronan
Locronan, listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' is one of our favourite villages in Britany See 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 guide
Morlaix
The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town of Morlaix See 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 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 guide
Pont-Aven
The watermills and harbour area give Pont-Aven its own special appeal See 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 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 guide
Quimperle
The extremely pretty centre of Quimperlé make it one of the loveliest small towns in Finistere See guide
Roscoff
Think Roscoff is just a ferry terminal? Take time o explore the historic centre! See 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 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 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