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Guissény

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère

Guissény - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère
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Village Finistere, on the banks of the Channel, Guissény takes place in the pagan country, a hundred kilometers from Quimper. The town is located near Plouguerneau, Le Folgoet, and Saint-Frégant, feet in the water.

The territory of Guissény has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the numerous remains found on the spot. It has also undergone significant development under Roman rule. The town is growing gradually over the centuries, always giving great importance to agriculture, the main economic activity of the place.

Today turned to tourism, the town of Guissény has a rich natural heritage that appeals to lovers of outdoor life and tourists eager to enjoy pure air and exceptional scenery. Gourmets will also appreciate local specialties such as Kig Ha Farz, Pastès, farz buen, baking oven and potatoes lzard.

Geographical information

MunicipalityGuissény
Postcode29880
Latitude48.6340210 (N 48° 38’ 2”)
Longitude-4.4095430 (W 4° 24’ 34”)
Surface area25.18 km²
Population2030 inhabitants
Density80 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureQuimper (101 km, 1:22)
Insee code29077
IntercommunalityCC Communauté Lesneven Côte des Légendes
DepartmentFinistère
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Kerlouan3.9 km (7 min)
Saint-Frégant5 km (8 min)
Kernouës7.7 km (10 min)
Plouguerneau9.3 km (9 min)
Goulven9.9 km (12 min)
Plounéour-Brignogan-plages10.1 km (12 min)
Lesneven10.7 km (16 min)
Kernilis11.1 km (15 min)
Loc-Brévalaire11.2 km (14 min)
Lanarvily11.6 km (17 min)
Plouider12 km (14 min)
Le Folgoët12.2 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Guissény has several beaches of fine white sand on the banks of the Channel, like the large beach of Vougot.

Several marked hiking trails allow you to enjoy the natural wonders of the area such as the tip of Nodeven, Tresseny Bay, or the Natura 2000 area known for its fauna and flora. Do not hesitate to take the path of customs, GR34, to appreciate the charm of this region.

In the village, it is possible to admire very beautiful religious buildings like the church and its parish enclosure, or the chapel of Brendaouez. In the surroundings, one can discover several manor houses and other old mills still inhabited, or traces scattered in the village like mullioned windows, cut stones, coats of arms or even carved doors.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

Photos

Vougot beach at Guissény
Vougot beach at Guissény
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The Barrachous district in Guissény
The Barrachous district in Guissény
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The end of the bay of Guissény next to the Couffon mill
The end of the bay of Guissény next to the Couffon mill
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The port of Curnic
The port of Curnic
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Bird on the Curnic pond in the Natura 2000 zone
Bird on the Curnic pond in the Natura 2000 zone
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The church
The church
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The Natura 2000 zone and the Curnic pond
The Natura 2000 zone and the Curnic pond
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The commune
The commune
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The bay of Guissény from the guardhouse in Nodeven
The bay of Guissény from the guardhouse in Nodeven
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The commune
The commune
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The church
The church
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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Calvary - Church of Guissény (© JE)
Calvary - Church of Guissény (© JE)
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Church of Guissény (© JE)
Church of Guissény (© JE)
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The town hall
The town hall
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The interior of the church
The interior of the church
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Musical tour: Rustic Brittany to the sound of music
Entertainment17 € Kerlouan (4.2 km)
Sailboat trip in the Abers
Nature and the great outdoors210 € Landéda (11.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Goémoniers Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Plouescat (14.9 km)
Korrigans Circuit Plouescat
HikeEasy2:05Plouescat (18.6 km)
Lake of Plouvorn
HikeEasy30 minPlouvorn (29 km)
The Fortifications Route
HikeIntermediate4:20Roscanvel (37 km)
Berrien: Menhir Walking Tour
HikeIntermediate3:20Berrien (55 km)

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