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Plourin

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère

Plourin - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Finistère
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Small town of Finistère, in Brittany, Plourin nestles in the heart of the country of Léon, near the sea. It is located not far from Landunvez, Plouguin and Ploudalmézeau, about a hundred kilometers from Quimper.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by the presence of the Kergadiou menhir, the second highest in Brittany, the territory of Plourin has developed over the centuries, particularly through livestock farming and agriculture. The arrival of a railway line in the 19th century also brought it new economic growth.

Today, this small Breton city is especially appreciated for its calm and its charming setting.

Geographical information

MunicipalityPlourin
Postcode29830
Latitude48.5090900 (N 48° 30’ 33”)
Longitude-4.6859870 (W 4° 41’ 10”)
AltitudeFrom 13m to 100m
Surface area25.69 km²
Population1281 inhabitants
Density49 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureQuimper (97 km, 1:20)
Insee code29208
IntercommunalityCC du Pays d'Iroise
DepartmentFinistère
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Ploudalmézeau4.4 km (6 min)
Brélès4.6 km (7 min)
Lanildut7 km (9 min)
Landunvez7.9 km (12 min)
Lanrivoaré8.2 km (9 min)
Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau8.6 km (13 min)
Porspoder8.7 km (13 min)
Plouguin9.2 km (12 min)
Tréouergat9.4 km (15 min)
Saint-Pabu10.9 km (15 min)
Plouarzel11 km (14 min)
Lampaul-Plouarzel11.6 km (16 min)
Saint-Renan12.6 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Of ancient origin, the town of Plourin presents a historical heritage of great interest. Passing visitors can thus discover the tumulus of Rubrat Huella, a Bronze Age site listed as a Historic Monument, and the menhir of Kergadiou. Second highest menhir in France, this Neolithic megalith now benefits from a classification as a Historic Monument. More than sixty meters high, it is made of a block of granite from the Aber Ildut.

Neo-Gothic of Flamboyant Gothic inspiration, the Saint-Budoc church designed by the architect Ernest Le Guerrannic consists of a nave with four crossings with aisles and high windows. The interior, vaulted on ribbed vaults, invites you to discover an 18th century preaching pulpit decorated with five panels retracing the life of Saint Budoc and his mother.

While strolling through the village, do not miss to admire the 15th century Kerenneur manor, the 17th century Saint-Roch chapel or the Plourin hospice which now houses the town hall..

A little everywhere in Plourin, it is also possible to discover a stele from the Iron Age or even the Calvary of the parish enclosure from the 19th century.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

In May, the town offers a carnival for children.

Photos

Menhir of Kergadiou - 8.75 m above ground (© J.E)
Menhir of Kergadiou - 8.75 m above ground (© J.E)
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Menhir of Kergadiou (© J.E)
Menhir of Kergadiou (© J.E)
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Saint Roch Chapel
Saint Roch Chapel
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Bell tower of the Saint-Roch chapel - Plourin Ploudalmézeau
Bell tower of the Saint-Roch chapel - Plourin Ploudalmézeau
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Sailboat trip in the Abers
Nature and the great outdoors210 € Landéda (13.4 km)
Musical tour: Rustic Brittany to the sound of music
Entertainment17 € Kerlouan (29 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Fortifications Route
HikeIntermediate4:20Roscanvel (24 km)
Goémoniers Circuit
HikeEasy2:00Plouescat (39 km)
Korrigans Circuit Plouescat
HikeEasy2:05Plouescat (43 km)
Lake of Plouvorn
HikeEasy30 minPlouvorn (49 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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