Description
For the past 35 years, in early September, seafarers and the people of Fouesnant have been gathering on Île Saint-Nicolas on the first or second Sunday in September.
The Pardon des Glénan, the last festival of the year in Fouesnant, is back and brings the season to a splendid close.
In the morning, a mass is held facing the sea, on the western tip of the island.
The service is followed by a blessing of the sea, in memory of those who have lost their lives at sea this year – a moment that is always deeply moving.
Over the years, the event has become the highlight of the summer season in the resort of Fouesnant-les Glénan.
11.00 am: Mass at Saint-Nicolas des Glénan
12.15 pm: Departure for the blessing at sea (limited places)
12.30 pm: Blessing, laying of a wreath at sea
Organised by the town of Fouesnant-les Glénan
Sailcoop operates ferry services from Beg-Meil and Concarneau
BEG MEIL–LES GLÉNAN
Departure from Beg-Meil on 6 September 2026 at 09:00 – Arrival at 10:35
Return at 15:00 – Arrival at 16:35
Vessel: SAMANTHA
Departure from Concarneau at 8.15 am via Beg-Meil – Arrival at 10.35 am
Return at 3.00 pm via Beg-Meil, arriving in Concarneau at 5.20 pm
Passengers may board the boat during the day to take part in the wreath-laying ceremony at sea in tribute to lost seafarers
Departures are also available from Bénodet and Concarneau with the Vedettes de L’Odet
Departure at 10.00 from Bénodet - Arrival at 11.00
Departure from Île Saint-Nicolas at 17.30 – arrival in Bénodet at 18.30
Departure at 10.00 from Concarneau – arrival at 11.00
Departure from Île Saint-Nicolas at 5.15 pm – arrival in Concarneau at 6.15 pm
Bookings can be made in person at the Fouesnant Tourist Office or online via the ferry companies’ websites.
