Pénestin

Pénestin extends along 25 kilometers of Atlantic coastline, featuring the beaches of Mine d'Or and Loscolo at the mouth of the Vilaine River.

The municipality of Pénestin, located in Lower Brittany, centered its activities around fishing and farming from the Middle Ages until the early 20th century.

The hamlets of Pénestin maintain their Breton language names, reflecting the linguistic heritage that remained active in the region until the early 20th century.

The town hall of Pénestin, led by Mayor Pascal Puisay, provides administrative services and coordinates municipal activities for 2,057 residents as of 2022.

Second homes constitute 71.1% of Pénestin's housing, establishing the commune as a primary vacation destination in the Morbihan department.

Location: canton of La Roche-Bernard

Location: Morbihan

Location: arrondissement of Vannes

Elevation above the sea: 15 m

Shares border with: Arzal, Camoël, Assérac

Address: 56760 Pénestin, France 56760 Pénestin 56760 Pénestin

Phone: +33223100300

Email: accueil@penestin.fr

Website: https://penestin.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.48278,-2.47444

Latest update: May 31, 2025 20:25