Mahalon

Mahalon

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Mahalon
Insee code	29143
Postcode	29790
Latitude	48.0349790
Longitude	-4.4362380
Altitude	From 2 to 101 meters
Surface	21.39 km²
Population	906 inhabitants
Density	42 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
National labels			Confort-Meilars at 1.8 km
Chief town	Quimper (at 36 km, 38 min)		Plouhinec at 4.5 km
Department	Finistère		Pont-Croix at 4.6 km
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.

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The church of Saint-Magloire

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C

Le Goyen   8.8 Audierne Our largely inspired products Sea cuisine is prepared with passion and finesse by our New Chef Matthew Leroy. His Breton origins are found in the kitchen but also his talent acquired... Located 7.6 km from Mahalon 64 € per person

L'Armor   8.9 Douarnenez Direction Douarnenez, at the bottom of one of the most beautiful bays of Brittany ... 100m from the sea is a little corner of paradise and the promise of a culinary experience - unforgettable!... Located 9.8 km from Mahalon 23 € per person

Le Bigorneau Amoureux   7.9   SPECIAL OFFER Douarnenez BRETON - Douarnenez, Brittany Le Bigorneau Amoureux welcomes you in an exceptional setting. Seashores, direct access to the beach Des Dames and a breathtaking view awaits you: the stage... Located 10.3 km from Mahalon 27 € per person

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Chambres d'hôtes de Lohantec   Mahalon Guest character, labeled clévacances furnished in an old farmhouse dating from the 18th and located in the heart of a flower village between Douarnenez and Pointe du Raz. The sea is... Located in Mahalon From 49 € to 55 € the double room

Villa leshortensias     9.7 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 60 € to 75 € the double room

Manoir de suguensou     9.4 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 60 € to 65 € the double room

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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 5.9 km from Mahalon From 450 € to 690 € per week

Maison de plain-pied à Douarnenez Trébou Douarnenez Detached house on one level, non-family, on fenced grounds of 500 m² with lawn, in a very quiet residential area. 2 bedrooms (1 bed 2 seats 2 beds 1 place). General Gas heating, fireplace,... Located 9.2 km from Mahalon From 280 € to 650 € per week

Celton bernadette Tréboul Ground floor apartment 4 people miason partculiere. March to November € 200 € 290 Located 9.3 km from Mahalon From 200 € to 290 € per week

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Domaine de bel air     10 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 7.7 km from Mahalon From 17 € to 29 € per day

Camping Indigo Douarnenez   Douarnenez Douarnenez Indigo Campsite**, renovated in 2012, is located in Brittany, in the Finistère Sud region, 500 m from the Sables Blancs beach and the Roches Blanches coastal path. The campsite... Located 9.5 km from Mahalon

Camping Locronan     10 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 15 € to 19 € per day

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Camping de la Baie de Douarnenez  Poullan-sur-Mer Located in Poullan-sur-Mer in Brittany’s Douarnenez Bay, Camping de la Baie de Douarnenez provides seasonal accommodation in self-catering cottages.It features an indoor heated pool... Located 5.7 km from Mahalon Room from 28 €

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 73 €

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le phare de Trescadec      8 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 28 €

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