Châteaulin, Administrative commune in Finistère, France
Châteaulin is a commune in northwestern Brittany that spreads along the Aulne River at nearly sea level between Quimper and Brest. The settlement follows the natural path of the waterway, with the town organized around its riverfront location.
The town grew because of its strategic position on the Aulne River, which made it an important trading point during Roman times. This early importance shaped how the region developed over centuries.
The town maintains its Breton identity through local language education and weekly markets featuring regional food and crafts. These gatherings shape how residents and visitors experience daily community life.
The town hall at Quai Jean-Moulin provides administrative help and local information during business hours. It is the best place to start if you need official services or guidance about the area.
A local bakery is known for the Java cake, a regional pastry whose recipe has been passed down since the early 1900s. This sweet treat surprises visitors who discover it while exploring the town.
Location: canton of Châteaulin
Location: Finistère
Location: arrondissement of Châteaulin
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Shares border with: Cast, Dinéault, Lothey, Pleyben, Plomodiern, Port-Launay, Saint-Coulitz, Saint-Ségal
Address: 29150 Châteaulin, France
Phone: +33298861005
Email: mairie@chateaulin.fr
Website: http://chateaulin.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.19667,-4.09000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:19
Enclos de la Chapelle Notre-Dame de Châteaulin
593 m
Église Saint-Idunet de Châteaulin
295 m
Viaduc de Châteaulin
121 m
Ossuaire de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Châteaulin
603 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerluan
3.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Aubin de Lanvaïdic
2.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Saint-Ségal
3.2 km
Écluse de Guily-Glas
1.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Port-Launay
2.4 km
Viaduc de Guily-Glas
2 km
Église de Saint-Coulitz
2.2 km
Écluse de Châteaulin
74 mÉcluse du Guillec
4 km
Écluse de l'Aulne
4.1 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Saint-Idunet de Châteaulin
295 m
Écluse de Toul Ar Rodo
1.8 km
Écluse du Prad Hir
2.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Compars de Châteaulin
4.2 kmÉcluse de Coatigrac'h
1 kmCabaret Run Ar Puñs
2.2 kmOrgue de tribune de la chapelle Notre-Dame de Châteaulin
593 mScenic viewpoint
745 mScenic viewpoint
173 mScenic viewpoint
345 mScenic viewpoint
325 mScenic viewpoint
279 mScenic viewpoint
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
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