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Île-de-Sein

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère

Île-de-Sein - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère
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Town and Breton island in the Finistere department, Île-de-Sein takes place in the Celtic Sea, a few kilometers from the Pointe du Raz. It is located near Plouhinec or Plogoff and stretches almost two kilometers. It is accessible by sea from Audierne Camaret, Brest and Douarnenez.

Full of charm, Île-de-Sein is accessible to all and seduced by its lack of car that has preserved its natural space. The town, which today consists of Sein islands and Kélaourou and neighboring islands, is all part of the natural park Iroise Marine and Armorique Regional Park. Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the megaliths found there, it owes its creation to the priory founded by Saint Guénolé in the fifth century. Sacked by the English during the Hundred Years War in the fourteenth, it is still famous in the history for the many stories that surround wreckers. Having experienced many episodes of epidemics and other famines Île-de-Sein has gradually developed through tourism or fishing.

Geographical information

MunicipalityÎle-de-Sein
Postcode29990
Latitude48.0371900 (N 48° 2’ 14”)
Longitude-4.8517410 (W 4° 51’ 6”)
Surface area0.60 km²
Population267 inhabitants
Density445 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureQuimper (69 km, 1:57)
Insee code29083
DepartmentFinistère
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Plogoff13.8 km (26 min)
Cléden-Cap-Sizun15.2 km (28 min)
Primelin17.7 km (31 min)
Goulien19.3 km (34 min)
Audierne23 km (39 min)
Beuzec-Cap-Sizun26 km (43 min)
Pont-Croix26 km (44 min)
Plouhinec27 km (45 min)

Things to see and do

Member of the association of the most beautiful villages in France, Île-de-Sein seduced by the charm of its authentic architecture as much as by its preserved calm, including the prohibition of cars and bikes to the summer season. On site, two charming little museums used to learn more about places with L'Abri marine evoking daily life of yesteryear to today, including the horrors of World War II, and Station rescue at sea which honors rescuers. The second also offers incredible exhibitions of objects from the wrecks.

Not far from Goulenez flagship that offers stunning views of the Isle of Sein and that can be admired with pleasure, there is a delightful little chapel dedicated to Saint Corentin. Surrounded by a wall, she was blessed early 1970 and completely rebuilt on the remains of an older building. According to tradition, it used to house the widows who were on a pilgrimage for serious diseases.

outdoor living enthusiasts will love to tour the island on foot and admire the menhir of talkers now classified historical monument.

Several water activities are possible on site.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Throughout the year, you can discover temporary exhibitions in the lighthouse. Pardons are also regularly organized.

In early July, up to the Night Island with its magical concerts under the stars.

Photos

Overview
Overview
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Lighthouse Goulenez
Lighthouse Goulenez
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Quai des Paimpolais
Quai des Paimpolais
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Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 10°C - Max. 13°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Fortifications Route
HikeIntermediate4:20Roscanvel (38 km)
Beuzec-Cap-Caval
HikeIntermediate3:40Saint-Jean-Trolimon (44 km)

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Campsites

Hotels

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