Clohars-Carnoët, Coastal commune in Finistère, France
Clohars-Carnoët is a coastal commune in southeastern Finistère that stretches along the Atlantic shoreline, encompassing two working harbors at Le Pouldu and Doëlan separated by rocky headlands. The settlement is organized around these maritime centers, with fishing villages, harbors, and sandy beaches forming the main focal points.
The area shifted during the 19th century from primarily agricultural land to a maritime settlement as fishing harbors were established at Le Pouldu and Doëlan. Alongside the fishing industry, early tourism began to develop as visitors discovered the coastal beaches and natural landscape.
The commune has deep roots in Breton seafaring traditions that are visible in how fishermen still work in the harbors and how locals gather around the ports. The villages retain their maritime character through the boats, fishing gear, and waterfront activities that define daily life here.
Three main sandy beaches at Le Pouldu offer straightforward access to the ocean for swimming and water activities, with parking areas nearby. Visitors should be aware that tides here are considerable, so beach conditions change significantly throughout the day.
The GR 34 coastal trail runs the full length of the shoreline, connecting the two harbors while displaying the Laïta river estuary below high cliffs. This long-distance walking path passes through different sections of coastline where the geology shifts from sandy shores to rocky outcrops.
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Abbaye Notre-Dame de Carnoët
4.4 km
Auberge de Marie Henry
4.4 km
Plage de Bellangenet
4 km
Pont de Saint-Maurice
4.7 km
Parc animalier du Quinquis
2.7 km
Menhir de Mescléo
2.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Trogwall de Clohars-Carnoët
66 m
Plage du Kérou
3.6 km
Plage de la Roche Percée
3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix du Pouldu
4.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Maudet de Clohars-Carnoët
3.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Doëlan
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacques de Clohars-Carnoët
839 m
Porsguerrec
4.6 km
Plage des Grands Sables
4.4 km
Porz Stancou
3.5 km
Plage de la Falaise
5.7 km
Beg-Nénez tide mill
4.7 km
Port Blanc
3.6 km
Menhir d'Er Herine
5.9 kmPré Mathurin
4.5 kmScenic viewpoint
3.1 kmScenic viewpoint
4.6 kmScenic viewpoint
5.9 kmScenic viewpoint
5.8 kmScenic viewpoint
4.1 kmScenic viewpoint
4.4 km
Anse de Doëlan
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