Guidebook for Poullaouen
Food Scene
Hôtel du Lac
9 Rue du Général de GaulleA lovely restaurant overlooking the lake. Recommend the pizzas!
Enjoy a traditional Breton crepe and cider at this small creperie in the middle of Huelgoat forest.
Crêperie de la Roche Tremblante
Rue de la Roche TremblanteEnjoy a traditional Breton crepe and cider at this small creperie in the middle of Huelgoat forest.
Small, typically French restaurant serving a la carte and set menus at very reasonable prices. Booking recommended.
Restaurant Lesénechal
1 Pl. des Trois CoantSmall, typically French restaurant serving a la carte and set menus at very reasonable prices. Booking recommended.
Le Fournil du Poher
2 Rue Charles le GoffThis local patisserie sells fabulous cakes and pastries!
Creperie Les Myrtilles
26 Pl. Aristide BriandA popular creperie in the town square.
Parks & Nature
The Monts d’Arrée are Brittany's highest and oldest hills. The unspoilt landscape of moorland, marshes, rocks, heather and gorse makes this a great place for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
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Monts d'Arrée
The Monts d’Arrée are Brittany's highest and oldest hills. The unspoilt landscape of moorland, marshes, rocks, heather and gorse makes this a great place for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Beautiful walks through the forest and along by the River d'Argent, with fascinating rock formations such as the Devil's Cave and the Great Trembling Rock.
79 residents recomanen
Bosc de Huelgoat
892 Rue de la Roche TremblanteBeautiful walks through the forest and along by the River d'Argent, with fascinating rock formations such as the Devil's Cave and the Great Trembling Rock.
One of the many beaches within easy reach with soft fine sand and clear waters.
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Plage des Sables Blancs, Locquirec
One of the many beaches within easy reach with soft fine sand and clear waters.
Home to over 3000 species of sub tropical plants, the Exotic Gardens of Roscoff are full of winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.
29 residents recomanen
Jardí Exòtic de Roscoff
Lieu-dit Roc'h HievecHome to over 3000 species of sub tropical plants, the Exotic Gardens of Roscoff are full of winding paths, ponds and waterfalls.
Entertainment & Activities
Plenty of routes along the canal for walking and cycling. You can also hires canoes.
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Nantes-Brest canal
Plenty of routes along the canal for walking and cycling. You can also hires canoes.
Brittany's biggest tourist attraction, Océanopolis will take you through the underwater worlds of polar, tropical and temperate environments to discover seals, penguins, sea otters, sharks, fish and crustaceans.
312 residents recomanen
Oceanopolis
Port de Plaisance du Moulin BlancBrittany's biggest tourist attraction, Océanopolis will take you through the underwater worlds of polar, tropical and temperate environments to discover seals, penguins, sea otters, sharks, fish and crustaceans.
A treetop adventure park with 10 different levels of difficulty and one of the biggest ziplines in Brittany.
11 residents recomanen
Karaez Adrenaline
A treetop adventure park with 10 different levels of difficulty and one of the biggest ziplines in Brittany.
Our local leisure centre has a swimming pool, two saunas and a steam room. The outdoor zone is open in summer and includes a 25-metre pool, paddling pool, splashpad and waterslide.
11 residents recomanen
Espace Aqualudique du Poher
1 Rue de la PiscineOur local leisure centre has a swimming pool, two saunas and a steam room. The outdoor zone is open in summer and includes a 25-metre pool, paddling pool, splashpad and waterslide.
A superb sandy family beach with canoes and paddle boards for hire.
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Plage de Port Manech
A superb sandy family beach with canoes and paddle boards for hire.
Shopping
Lovely market every Thursday morning in the town square with local produce and crafts.
81 residents recomanen
Huelgoat
Lovely market every Thursday morning in the town square with local produce and crafts.
Beautiful location on the Nantes Brest canal for a small Sunday morning market overlooking the historic abbey and Nantes Brest canal. Live music in the bar, great atmosphere.
39 residents recomanen
Abadia de Bon-Repos
Bon ReposBeautiful location on the Nantes Brest canal for a small Sunday morning market overlooking the historic abbey and Nantes Brest canal. Live music in the bar, great atmosphere.
Essentials
Leclerc - Carhaix
Rue Salvador AllendeLarge well stocked supermarket. (Closed on Sundays)
One of the few supermarkets open on a Sunday morning.
6 residents recomanen
Intermarché SUPER Carhaix Plouguer et Drive
2 Rue Charles le GoffOne of the few supermarkets open on a Sunday morning.
Small supermarket in local village with bread depot selling baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolate.
Votre Marché
3 Av. de Toul an AlléeSmall supermarket in local village with bread depot selling baguettes, croissants and pain au chocolate.
Drinks & Nightlife
Les Vieilles Charrues is one of Europe's biggest and best known music festivals held in the nearby town of Carhaix every July. Features a wide range of music genres and internationally renowned artists . Book your online tickets early!
30 residents recomanen
Les Vieilles Charrues
Rue de PersivienLes Vieilles Charrues is one of Europe's biggest and best known music festivals held in the nearby town of Carhaix every July. Features a wide range of music genres and internationally renowned artists . Book your online tickets early!
A 10 day festival held in the summer celebrating the traditions of Celtic music with music, dancing, games and markets.
98 residents recomanen
Festival Interceltique de Lorient
Rue Pierre GuergadicA 10 day festival held in the summer celebrating the traditions of Celtic music with music, dancing, games and markets.
Commemorating the nets used by the sardine fishermen of this delightful walled town, the century-old “Blue Fishing Nets” festival features concerts, traditional dancing and costume parades.
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Festival des Filets Bleus
9 Av. du SauleCommemorating the nets used by the sardine fishermen of this delightful walled town, the century-old “Blue Fishing Nets” festival features concerts, traditional dancing and costume parades.
Festival de Jazz
7 Rue de la MairieA lively jazz festival held in July on the banks of the beautiful River Aulne.
Every two years, throughout August, hundreds of traditional sailing ships call into Paimpol harbour and the town celebrates the history of sea shanties with music and dancing.
Sea Shanty Festival
12 Rue du 18 JuinEvery two years, throughout August, hundreds of traditional sailing ships call into Paimpol harbour and the town celebrates the history of sea shanties with music and dancing.
Sightseeing
Morlaix is a medieval town famous for its 19th century viaduct, charming 16th century half-timber houses and the beautiful bay of Morlaix.
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Morlaix
Morlaix is a medieval town famous for its 19th century viaduct, charming 16th century half-timber houses and the beautiful bay of Morlaix.
Maritime museum is well worth a visit, followed by lunch at one of the restaurants in the old harbour.
71 residents recomanen
Douarnenez
Maritime museum is well worth a visit, followed by lunch at one of the restaurants in the old harbour.
The high cliffs and heather moors of the Crozon peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for the numerous coves and picturesque fishing villages.
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Crozon
The high cliffs and heather moors of the Crozon peninsula provide a stunning backdrop for the numerous coves and picturesque fishing villages.
Overlooking the Gulf of Morbihan, Vannes is one of Brittany's medieval walled towns. Cobbled streets lead down to the bars and restaurants of the marina.
376 residents recomanen
Vannes
Overlooking the Gulf of Morbihan, Vannes is one of Brittany's medieval walled towns. Cobbled streets lead down to the bars and restaurants of the marina.
Concarneau - is famous for its ‘Ville Close’, the oldest part of the town that was fortified in the 1300s and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Here, you can wander along the cobbled streets with timbered houses and a good selection of restaurants. Step up onto the ramparts and you’ll be able to watch the fishing port and marina.
214 residents recomanen
Concarneau
Concarneau - is famous for its ‘Ville Close’, the oldest part of the town that was fortified in the 1300s and is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Here, you can wander along the cobbled streets with timbered houses and a good selection of restaurants. Step up onto the ramparts and you’ll be able to watch the fishing port and marina.
Quimper is generally regarded as the cultural heart of Brittany. The town is known for its cathedral, atmospheric old quarter and museums.
289 residents recomanen
Quimper
37-11 Rue des RéguairesQuimper is generally regarded as the cultural heart of Brittany. The town is known for its cathedral, atmospheric old quarter and museums.