Overlooking the meandering canal from Nantes to Brest, in a beautiful setting that can not leave insensible the lovers of landscapes holiday nature.
Châteauneuf-du-Faou is a "green resort" vacation, nestled in the valley of Alder, flying in the background, the Arrée Mountains to the north and the Black Mountains to the south.
The location of Châteauneuf-du-Faou, in the heart of Brittany, in fact an ideal center for excursions to the Regional Natural Park of Armorica and the most beautiful beaches of South Cornwall (Concarneau, Concarneau) or berries or Crozon Douarnenez. The nearest beach is located in Saint-Nic, Pentrez. For the accommodation of tourists, many opportunities available to them.
Getting to Châteauneuf-du-Faou?
By road:
- From Rennes (no toll). Expressway to Saint-Brieuc. At Montauban take the RN 164 and follow signs for Quimper.
- From Nantes (no toll). Expressway management Valves / Quimper. Exit the expressway at Rosporden then follow the direction of Châteauneuf-du-Faou or leave the expressway and follow the axis Châteaulin Châteauneuf-du-Faou / Carhaix.
By train: 4 hours T.G.V.
- Paris - Montparnasse - Quimper (30 minutes from Châteauneuf).
By plane:
- Paris - Quimper - Pluguffan (40 min Châteauneuf).
- Paris - Brest - Guipavas (40 min Châteauneuf).
Breton cultural identity alive. The Breton language is still spoken in Western Brittany. It is used commonly in everyday life in and around Châteauneuf-du-Faou. It is taught in some schools in the city. Breton culture is celebrated in many festivals in the region and, as Châteauneuf-du-Faou, on the occasion of Festou-Noz (Christmas night). Music and dance traditions have known for decades a major revival in Britain, especially in Brittany.
