Poullan-sur-Mer walks

From the pretty little village of Poullan-sur-Mer, head towards the coast. As you walk from headland to headland and small coves, you will overlook part of the Bay of Douarnenez with Cap de la Chèvre, one of the headlands of the Crozon peninsula, opposite.

Megalithic heritage, theGR®34coastal path overlooking Douarnenez Bay, small roads and paths in the countryside: this is what this hike has to offer.

Countryside route starting from Confort-Meilars and its calvary, passing by the Chapel of Kérinec.

A country walk to discover the Moulin de Kériolet, megalithic sites and a small chapel. The return journey is via theGR®34coastal path.

Pouldavid, which became part of Douarnenez in 1945, was primarily a port at the end of the ria.It was of considerable importance in the Middle Ages as a trading port.This ria is now occupied by Port-Rhu, half of which has become a museum of ancient boats afloat, the port museum of Douarnenez, and the other half a marina.This district of Douarnenez was previously part of the rural commune of Pouldergat.In 1919, it became an independent commune under the name of Pouldavid-sur-Mer.

Stroll through the streets and alleys to discover Douarnenez, a town with a history of sardine fishing and three ports: the old Port du Rosmeur, Port-Rhu and the fishing port.

Take a stroll to discover Tréboul, the seaside district of Douarnenez: its marina, Plage des Sables Blancs beach, coastal path, chapel, marine cemetery and narrow streets.

Circuit along Port-Rhu, the port museum and marina, continuing along the greenway.Return via the protected natural site of Plomarc'h and along the fishing port.

This walk offers two very different faces. The first part of the walk takes you through the lesser-known old town of Tréboul, along small streets, alleys and passageways often reserved for pedestrians.The second part, from the beautiful Plage des Sables Blancs, follows the coastal path overlooking the bay to the marina and its various activities.

This short walk takes you around the Pouldavid ria, where the Douarnenez port museum was created, via the footbridge over the dry dock and then the path on the left bank.After crossing the old Douarnenez-Quimper railway line, the return route takes you close to the entire ria with its marina and the boats afloat at the maritime museum.

This route, adapted from the sardine route, is marked by 17 information panels explaining the history of sardine fishing in Douarnenez from Gallo-Roman times to the latest changes in the port. Bronze nails bearing the image of a sardine guide you through the streets, alleys, ports and seaside (a fun treasure hunt).

Discover Pont-Croix, its Notre-Dame de Roscudon collegiate church and its two famous streets, Petite Rue and Grande Rue Chère. Route along both banks of the Le Goyen river, which joins the sea at Audierne. Return via the old railway line.

The Mills Route circles the town for about 27 km. This section runs through the countryside along sunken paths and shaded valleys, and along small roads in the second part. In the past, there were several mills on the many streams.

This hilly route covers part of the long route that goes around the commune of Pouldergat, taking its south-eastern section. It follows a section of the River Goyen, which is still only a modest stream, and returns through the countryside.

Discover the Goyen river and its valley via sunken paths and woodland.

An old railway line called the "carrot train", a dark coniferous forest, small winding roads, a wide view of the Bigouden coast and a long passage at the bottom of a wild valley where only the murmur of the stream disturbs the silence.

The route alternates between small country roads and numerous sunken paths in wooded areas.Passes by the Saint-Anne Fountain (1743) and part of the botanical trail near the water catchment protection area.The rest of the route follows various valleys where mills were once located.

Easy coastal route along the beaches of Plouhinec and discovery of the access to the port of Audierne. Please note: due to collapses, theGR® 34 is closed by municipal decree shortly after the point (4) for approximately 300 metres (detour marked by Rue des Goélands) and then after the cemetery for approximately 200 metres (detour marked by Rue Saint-Julien).

Departing from the small port of Porz-Poulhan, discover the renovated and working Moulin de Tréouzien mill and the Chapelle Saint-They chapel, then return along the coast, visiting the archaeological sites.

A journey from the end of the Lower Palaeolithic period with the Menez Drégan cave and through the Neolithic period with the Souch necropolis and the former guardhouse dating from 1747, this coastal route then leads to valleys where sacred fountains and the small Saint-They Chapel are nestled. Beautiful landscapes and wonderful discoveries.

After following the coastal path overlooking Audierne Bay, we climb a little higher into the countryside. We pass through small villages and discover rustic fountains while enjoying views of the sea.

Audierne has a long tradition as a fishing port: first sardines, then lobsters caught in pots. After a decline in this type of fishing, in the summer months, the boats are rigged for albacore tuna fishing. In 1966, the Poulgoazec fish market was created on the other bank of the Goyen. After 1986, trawlers deserted the port of Audierne for that of Douarnenez, which was more accessible and better equipped.Currently, the main activity is line fishing and net fishing, which coexist with the increasing number of pleasure boats. This route passes through the two ports on either side of the Goyen estuary.