Mahalon

Mahalon

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Mahalon		Confort-Meilars at 1.2 km (1 min)
Insee code	29143		Pont-Croix at 4.4 km (6 min)
Postcode	29790		Plozévet at 5.7 km (7 min)
Latitude	48.0349790		Poullan-sur-Mer at 8.8 km (9 min)
Longitude	-4.4362380		Douarnenez at 12.3 km (14 min)
Altitude	From 2 to 101 meters		Landudec at 12.5 km (13 min)
Surface	21.39 km²		Pouldreuzic at 12.7 km (15 min)
Population	900 inhabitants		Guiler-sur-Goyen at 13.2 km (14 min)
Density	42 inhabitants/km²		Pouldergat at 13.4 km (14 min)
National labels			Kerlaz at 15.9 km (19 min)
Chief town	Quimper (at 36 km, 38 min)		Goulien at 16.4 km (17 min)
Department	Finistère		Le Juch at 17.1 km (17 min)
Region	Brittany		Search another town

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Between Douarnenez and the Pointe du Raz in the heart of Cape Sizun, between sea and river Mahalon offers a unique approach in rural areas. Mahalon unfolds according to its trails, ponds and its mills, chapels and manors, woods and meadows, clavaires, fountains and mills.

Green holiday village in bloom (national label), it offers many activities: leisure (free entrance), Breton games area, finding expertise, outdoor activities, hiking tours, mountain biking, equestrian center, entertainment Regular (Flower Festival, Festival of Hortensia, the Rando-Health and the famous world championship race in beds on wheels that has mediated the town).

Mahalon (900 inhabitants, haverfordwest) is a rural-oriented basic farm (thirty farms, dairy and swine). The town is in full development (population growth of 8% over the last 5 years).

The local culinary specialty is kouing of fat, a cake dough (different kouing amann) which has the reputation of Mahalon. It is now produced year-round.

• Church St. Magloire: the Romanesque period. It houses one of the first monuments of the Renaissance in Brittany. Recessed into the wall north aisle, a "enfeu" (niche) is hosting the 16th century monument. This enfeu was walled up, probably during the Revolution and was found quite by chance during restoration of the church in 1911.
• Chapel of St. Peter, a religious building of the 16th century.
• Poulguidou Pond (35 acres), "a remarkable link in the chain linking floristic and ecological wetlands and shorelines to those inside. The wealth of botanical and ornithological site is attested by the presence of rare and protected species: the Drosera rotundifolia and intermedia (two carnivorous plants), Spirit of Summer (orchid), butterwort of Portugal, rhyucaspore white whorled illicèbre for plant species, little grebe, terns, herons, egrets gazettzs including for birds.
• Valley Goyen: Mahalon village is located on the hillside of the valley Goyen river which rises on the plateau Ploneïs to empty into the sea Audierne. At 35 km, the river meanders through woods and meadows in the heart of unspoilt nature. Deep valley, it becomes ria between green banks from Bridge Cross: Goyen widens until high tide to become a small inland sea.
• Valley of Frout and 6 mills.
• Leisure: Leisure green base of 2 ha in the village center with playground for children, area picnic, play area of traditional Britain, floral area (collections of camellias and roses).

• 1st weekend of July: Festival of the Hydrangea. Exhibition of over 350 varieties of hydrangea, a plant-symbol of Britain. Floristry. Gardening workshops.
• July 14: Festival of the Unusual. World Championship race in beds on wheels. Challenge du Finistère racing pedal cars. Unusual world records to beat. Street entertainment. Picnic. Concert. Popular dance.
• 1st weekend of September: Rando Health (walking, cycling, mountain biking). 2000 participants. Carrefour Health (exhibitions, conferences). Cooking classes balanced. Music. Kids.
• "The Road to Discovery" theme tourist operation (July-August), the "Discovery Paths" combines technical visits (cider, farm, bakery, horse farm) and outdoor activities (hiking and biking tours , introduction to traditional games of Britain, introduction to fishing in the river) offers a daily activity 7 days on 7.

• La Pointe du Raz, Grand Site de France.
• La Pointe du Van.
• Audierne resort.
• Pont-Croix, a small town character.
• The Mill at Keriolet Beuzec or training.
• The fishing port of Poulgoazec.
• The prehistoric site of Menez-Dregan in Plouhinec.
• The Ports-shelters Cape Sizun.
• The Port of Douarnenez Museum.
• The Country Bigouden.
• Locronan, one of the most beautiful villages of France.

The church of Saint-Magloire

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 8°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 9°C

Villa leshortensias     9.8 Pont-Croix Villa the hydrangeas wishes you bienvenue, située with 800 m of the centre town of bridge-Cross and to 5mn of the sea on the circuit of the point of the strong current de la point of... Located 3.6 km from Mahalon From 55 € to 75 € the double room

Manoir de suguensou     9.3 Audierne House middle-class of family of the 19th century, located in full shift at 1.5 km of the sea, restored by its owner. Large raised garden. Roomy and luminous rooms with privative bathroom... Located 7.4 km from Mahalon From 55 € to 60 € the double room

Lanevry vue sur mer     9.9 Kerlaz Discover the charms of the country facing the sea bed and breakfast on dairy farm 4bedroom three sea view breakfast on the veranda. Located 13.3 km from Mahalon From 48 € to 50 € the double room

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Gite les Glycines, entre terre et mer... Confort-Meilars In a quiet hamlet, quiet in the countryside, 6 km from the sea and beaches, this cozy little cottage of 75 m², fully renovated and tastefully decorated, accommodating from 2 to 5 people,... Located 1.1 km from Mahalon From 250 € to 500 € per week

Gites Kuzh-heol et Savheol, vue mer Plozévet Two ocean view holiday homes under one roof for 2 x 5 persons, 150 m distance from the coast. Large living room with kitchen, 2 big 'glass doors' to terrace. Bathroom with shower and... Located 5.3 km from Mahalon From 450 € to 690 € per week

Ty bian Audierne Nice little vacation home any comfort in little harbour south quimper, pointe du raz close; Located 7.8 km from Mahalon From 320 € to 500 € per week

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Domaine de bel air    SPECIAL OFFER Landudec The Domaine de Bel Air has just received a fifth star. The Estate welcomes you to a site of 17 hectares exceptionally green and flowered at 9 km from the beaches. Camping decorated... Located 10.1 km from Mahalon From 14 € to 26 € per day

Camping Locronan     10   SPECIAL OFFER Locronan Charming campsite with panoramic views over the Bay of Douarnenez, terraces. Access 5 minutes walk to one of the most beautiful villages of France: Locronan. Indoor pool and heated... Located 18.9 km from Mahalon From 14.70 € to 18.70 € per day

Camping L'Armorique ***     9.2 Telgruc-sur-Mer Family Camping *** 800 m from the beach. Our aquatic area heated to 27 ° with pool, splash pool, slide, and solarium offers panoramic views over the bay of Douarnenez ! Children's club... Located 20 km from Mahalon From 13 € to 19 € per day

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Hôtel Le Goyen      8.5 Audierne This hotel is located right on the Baie d’Audierne in the Finistère region of Brittany. It offers rooms with balconies with panoramic views of the bay. The guestrooms at the Hotel Le... Located 7.6 km from Mahalon Room from 85 €

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le phare de Trescadec     8.7 Audierne This Résidence Pierre & Vacances is located just 300 meters from the beach and features a heated outdoor pool. It offers apartments with private loggias with views of the Brittany coast.... Located 8.1 km from Mahalon Room from 37 €

Hotel Restaurant De La Plage      8.2 Audierne The Hôtel de la Plage is beautifully situated facing the ocean and the long fine sand beaches of the Bay of Audierne. It is centrally located, just 200 metres from Vannes station. The... Located 8.5 km from Mahalon Room from 5 €

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