POULLAN SUR MER

Meaning: from the Breton ‘Poul-Lann', meaning ‘parish of the hermitage'

Population: 1490 inhabitants, known as ‘poullanais'

7km from Douarnenez, 10km from Pont-Croix, 25 km from the famous Pointe du Raz, this small town is close to the sea yet has countryside tranquillity - a blend particularly appreciated by the walkers that use its many paths.

To discover:

• Walking paths, bike routes and mountain bike trails, plus the coastal walk GR 34.
• Its incredible megalithic monuments: the standing stones and tombs at Lesaff, the gallery grave of Lesconil (c. 3000 BC)
• The churches and chapels: a parish church dating from the 17th century, the Notre-Dame-de-Kérinec chapel (13th century) with its outside pulpit, St They chapel (rebuilt in 1766) with its beautiful green setting. There is also a very attractive walk with exercise points as you come into the village.

Events at Poullan sur Mer:

• 19th July: the great Fest-Noz (a traditional fête held at night).
• 20th July: Pardon at Notre-Dame-de-Kérinec chapel
• 15th August: outdoor meal at Notre-Dame-de-Kérinec chapel.
• 2^nd September: Pardon at St They chapel.

To find out more, have a look at the calendar of events.

Accommodation

Poullan sur Mer Town Hall

Poullan sur Mer town plan

History of Poullan sur Mer

Local heritage

Heritage

Walks