The Breton Riviera Fouesnant-les Glénan and surrounding area

In La Forêt-Fouesnant, stroll along the pontoons of Port-la-Forêt, a mecca for ocean racing. The old port, the village, its narrow streets and its 16th-century church will immerse you in a typically Breton setting. La Forêt-Fouesnant is a charming coastal village where the ocean, nature and Breton culture live in perfect harmony.

Around Fouesnant-les Glénan, discover the small, authentic villages at the centre of the Breton Riviera. Pleuven, Gouesnac’h, Clohars-Fouesnant and Saint-Évarzec have a wealth of chapels, wash-houses and country lanes to explore. Between woods, rivers and heritage, you can enjoy the peace, nature and authenticity of the Breton countryside.

More than 75 km of cycle paths allow both experienced and novice cyclists to get around safely and discover the Breton Riviera in a different way. Whether it’s to get from one commune to another, go to the beach, drop in at the markets, go for a ride or take a break between the countryside and the coast, the destination relies on cycling to combine soft mobility, well-being and discovery.

There are a number of developed routes, mountain bike circuits, discovery loops and coastal paths… everything you need to pedal your way to freedom! Get on a bike and explore the cycle paths linking beaches, forests, hedged farmland and harbours. Or take the V45, the Vélolittorale route, which offers a superb stretch between Bénodet and La Forêt-Fouesnant, passing through Fouesnant-les Glénan, where you can cycle between beaches, harbours and breathtaking panoramas. An excellent way to discover the region at your own pace.

Looking for dream beaches in Brittany? The Breton Riviera welcomes you with its 26 kilometres of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. From Bénodet to Fouesnant-les Glénan via La Forêt-Fouesnant, our many beaches are among the most beautiful in Brittany.

Let yourself be seduced by the diversity of the coastal landscapes: large family beaches, wild and intimate coves, unspoilt spots… With several Blue Flag beaches, beaches adapted for people with reduced mobility, a naturist area and renowned water sports spots, the Breton Riviera is a destination of choice for enjoying the sea in complete tranquillity. Whether you’ve come for a swim, to bask in the sun, walk with your feet in the water or build sandcastles with your family, there’s a beach for everyone here.

The Breton Riviera is bursting with heritage treasures to explore: ancient chapels, menhirs, sacred fountains, wash-houses, manor houses, calvaries and lively maritime traditions. From Saint-Évarzec to Gouesnac’h, via Clohars-Fouesnant, Pleuven and Fouesnant-les Glénan, each commune reveals a piece of Breton history, with its religious heritage, rural architecture and local legends. The Kerhuel menhir, the chapel of Sainte-Anne, the Styvel wash-house and the church of Saint-Pierre are just some of the treasures that are sometimes discreet but always moving.