La Forêt-Fouesnant

La Forêt-Fouesnant

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa Forêt-FouesnantFouesnant at 2.9 km
Insee code29057Saint-Évarzec at 4.5 km
Postcode29940Pleuven at 4.8 km
Latitude47.9078880Concarneau at 5.9 km
Longitude-3.9795620Clohars-Fouesnant at 6.7 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 98 metersSaint-Yvi at 7.3 km
Surface18.53 km²Gouesnach at 10.1 km
Population3211 inhabitantsBénodet at 10.1 km
Density176 inhabitants/km²Ergué-Gabéric at 10.5 km
National labelsMelgven at 10.8 km
Chief townQuimper (at 17.1 km, 22 min)Trégunc at 11.1 km
DepartmentFinistèreElliant at 11.8 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

This charming and authentic Breton village of about 3,300 souls and covers 18 km ².

Anchored in a rich soil in the shade of fruit trees, facing the open sea, La Forêt-Fouesnant exhales the sweetness of life and conviviality.

The picturesque gardens of the traditional flowers dot the streets, which entwine the old port and the long sandy beach.

Between Concarneau and Quimper, a town La Forêt-Fouesnant is quiet, with all amenities, recreational marine, hiking, golf ...


SIGHTSEEING

To discover the bay of St. Lawrence and its banks that offer some great hiking.

The site Loc Amand, witnessed the Breton architecture.

The church of Notre Dame and Izel Vor his ordeal.

The coast and explore the bay of La Forest with the Glénan archipelago in the background.

The old port.

The marina, Port La Forêt is one of the most important port in Brittany, with its 1,130 seats. It is not uncommon to come across many of the riders racing as Michel Desjoyeaux.

Cider Fouesnant Forest is one of the best in Britain.

Detailed information
Information pointsTourist Office of La Forêt-Fouesnant
Leisure centresBeach Kerleven,   Golf Course of Cornouaille,   Marina la Forêt
MonumentsChurch Notre-Dame d'Izel-Vor
Performance hallsLe Nautile
Natural sitesWood of Pleuven

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Every Sunday morning throughout the year, the village market.

The "Cherry Festival" this traditional festival Breton held every year in late June La Forêt-Fouesnant. It starts at 14h with a parade in traditional costumes from the Nautilus Breton, Cultural Center of the Bay, to the theater of Penitas. During the afternoon, various activities are planned: dance and music from Brittany, exhibition, demonstration Gouren (= Breton wrestling) ... and of course tasting of delicious cherries La Forêt-Fouesnant!

Every Tuesday night from late June to late August: 19h market from the marina Port La Forêt, free concert and local delicacies.

Every Wednesday of Summer "Celtic Nights Penita of" traditional music and dance evenings Breton or Celtic on the site of the Théâtre de Verdure Penita of the village (free).

While the detailed program of events is available on the website of the Tourist Office La Forêt-Fouesnant.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Concarneau: the walled city, the Marinarium.

Quimper: the factories, the banks of the Odet, the Cathedral of Saint Corentin.

Névez: Manec'h Port, hamlet of Kerascoët.

Pont-Aven: art galleries, the Museum of Fine Arts, cruises on the future.

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The marina, Port La Forêt
  
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