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The Pays Bigouden area is located on the coast near the historic city of Quimper, in a landscape where the ocean is bordered by coutryside. The territory is treasured for the diversity of natural environments it offers. Tréguennec (Tregeneg in Bretton) is one of the 12 communes of the Pays Bigouden Sud. Stretching over 9.2 … Read More “Treguennec at the heart of Pays Bigouden” »
The bay of Audierne is one of the last great wild stretches of coastline in Brittany. 1st dune massif of Finistère, it has long been recognized for its great ecological wealth. At the end of 2021, the Regional Council of Brittany accepted the application made by the two Communities of Bigoudène communes, with a view … Read More “Regional Nature Reserve” »
On September 4, 2021, during the World Conservation Congress in Marseille, the Bay of Audierne joined the list of 2,400 RAMSAR labelled wetlands in the world. Adopted for the first time in the Iranian city of the same name in 1971, the RAMSAR label was born of an international convention supported since the 1960s by … Read More “The RAMSAR label” »
As the most expansive dune area in Finistère, the Bay of Audierne is a fragile natural environment that needs protection. Shaped by ocean and winds, it is home to exceptional fauna, flora and landscapes. Established in Tréguennec, the Maison des Paluds is a visitor center providing a range of interpretative facilities: a reading room, exhibitions … Read More “The Maison de la Baie d’Audierne Tréguennec” »
During World War II During World War II, the Nazis soon took an interest in the pebble dune lying between La Torche and Penhors. At the time the dune was quite impressive: extending 10 km reaching a median height of over 5 meters. It was thus a prime source of raw materials to build blockhouses … Read More “The former pebble crushing factory” »
Treguennec’s municipal campground welcomes guests at the heart of the “pallud” (dune slack) just 300 metres from the beach. Here you will be lulled to the soothing sound of waves. Here you will not be surrounded by mobile homes, waterslides, and swimming pools; nightlife is animated only by birdsongs and the echoes of the bay. … Read More “The municipal campground” »
A popular destination for experienced hikers, Sunday walkers or nature lovers, Tréguennec seduces enthusiasts of wide-open spaces in search of fresh air. Whether you choose to tread the GR34 coastal path (see biodiversity motion link) or the inner loops, walks and hikes provide an opportunity to discover the coast, the fauna, flora and local heritage. … Read More “Hiking and cycling tours” »
Kermabec beach’s sweeping views and limpid waters provide optimal conditions to surf in a unique environment. The tree surf schools offer the opportunity to experience the ocean in complete safety and introduce you to the pleasures of surfing an authentic setting. Though accessible to all, its beach breaks have long been showcased in surfing media … Read More “Surf” »
