Pénestin, Coastal commune in Morbihan, France
Pénestin is a coastal commune in Brittany with stretches of beach including Mine d'Or and Loscolo where the Vilaine River meets the ocean. The settlement runs through different zones, connecting inland hamlets with waterfront areas and creating varied landscapes along the shore.
The area developed as a center for fishing and farming activities that shaped daily life for centuries. Economic shifts in the 20th century gradually transformed how the community sustained itself.
The hamlets around the area carry Breton place names that reflect a linguistic tradition rooted in this corner of Brittany. Walking through villages, you encounter these names that speak to how local identity has been shaped by language and geography.
The commune has road connections to larger towns in the region and sits within the local transport network. Visitors can access beaches and find themselves well-positioned to explore nearby coastal attractions.
Most of the houses here are vacation homes owned by people from other parts of France. This shapes the rhythm of the year, with busy summers and quieter periods during other months.
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Plage de la Mine d'Or
1.4 km
Inlyquatic
1.5 km
Plage de la Mine d'Or
1.6 km
Phare de Tréhiguier
2.7 km
Plage de Loscolo
3.5 kmRéserve naturelle régionale de l'étang du pont de fer
4.4 km
Église Saint-Gildas de Pénestin
168 mPénestin marsh
3.7 km
Plage naturiste
1.6 km
Plage du Loguy
2.2 km
Plage de Pont Mahé
4.9 km
Plage du Maresclé
2.7 km
Plage du Bile
4.6 km
Pierre Blanche
2.3 kmScenic viewpoint
2.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.7 kmScenic viewpoint
2.4 kmScenic viewpoint
449 mScenic viewpoint
1.9 km
Plage du Lomer
2 kmPlage de Poudrantais
2 kmPlage de Camaret
1.8 kmPlage de Men-Armor
1.3 kmPlage de la Source
1.6 kmPlage du Golumer
3.9 kmPlage du Palandrin
4 kmThéâtre Marionettes
1.6 kmGalerie Gautier
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