Loctudy, commune in Finistère, France
Loctudy is a coastal commune in Brittany with access to Douarnenez Bay along the Atlantic coast. The commune spreads across hilly terrain and includes a fishing harbor, Breton residential buildings, and green spaces along the shore.
Loctudy developed from a medieval fishing settlement centered around the church of Saint Tudy, which gave the place its name. The commune played an important role for centuries as a port and trading center for local fishing and maritime commerce.
Loctudy takes its name from a Breton saint and displays traditional Breton architecture with granite stone houses throughout its center. The place continues to reflect the heritage of a coastal community where fishing and craftsmanship have long shaped daily life.
The best time to explore is at low tide, when more beach and rock formations become visible. Good footwear is recommended, as paths are sometimes uneven and coastal trails can be rocky and damp.
The harbor was once an important anchorage for mackerel fleets, and some old equipment can still be spotted around the area. This maritime legacy shows itself in the names of local alleyways and in how traditional fishing boats are still maintained today.
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Manoir de Kerazan
2.2 km
The Perdrix
492 m
Église Saint-Tudy de Loctudy
543 m
Phare de Langoz
783 m
Alexis Le Gall cannery
176 m
Chapelle Saint-Quido de Loctudy
3.7 km
Chantier naval Le Cœur
4 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Croaziou
1.5 km
Plage des Sables Blancs
4.7 km
Plage de Lodonnec et Ezer
2.4 km
Plage de Langoz
795 m
Chapelle de La Porte-Ouverte
2.8 km
Port of Île-Tudy
865 mChâteau de la Forest
264 m
Pen ar veur tide mill
1.3 km
Alexis Le Gall cannery museum
187 mChateau of Dourdy
1.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Tual de Lodonnec
2.4 km
Port of Loctudy
409 m
Le Dourdy tide mill
2 km
Chapelle de Porz-Bihan
510 m
Croix de la chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Croaziou
1.7 kmChateau of Langoz
465 m
Plage de Kervilzic
1.6 kmLe joueur de Luth
648 mSiamoins
1.3 kmLa Croix
1.3 kmMemorial, war memorial
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