Pidestrian bridge Jean Marin - Port Rhu - Île TristanPidestrian bridge Jean Marin - Port Rhu - Île Tristan
©Pidestrian bridge Jean Marin - Port Rhu - Île Tristan|OT Pays de Douarnenez - Fabrice
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Douarnenez Bay

What we call Douarnenez Bay includes Douarnenez town itself plus the neighbouring parishes of:  Le Juch, Kerlaz, Pouldergat and Poullan-sur-mer.

Land of the Penn Sardin between the Cap Sizun (on the west), the Crozon peninsula (on the north), the Glazik land (on the east). This is the name of the traditionnal headdresses that women used to wear. The coastline overlooks the Douarnenez bay. This bay which protects from storms.

Baron of Le JuchBaron of Le Juch
©Baron of Le Juch |OT Pays de Douarnenez
The town of Le Juch
In Breton: ‘Ar yeuc’h’, which means a raised area Pronounced ‘le duke’ Population: 721 residents, known as ‘les juchois’
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Le vieux port du Rosmeur vu depuis les Plomarc'hLe vieux port du Rosmeur vu depuis les Plomarc'h
©Le vieux port du Rosmeur vu depuis les Plomarc'h|Office de Tourisme du Pays de Do
Douarnenez
With its three harbour, the city of Douarnenez has more than one asset. A maritime history loaded in the heart of the territory, but also several must-see are not to be missed...
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PouldergatPouldergat
©Pouldergat|Scott Davis
The town of Pouldergat
A stone’s throw from Douarnenez, this rural town hides hidden treasures : manors, mills, calvaries and even granit crosses. Kilometers of trails are set up for hiking....
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Des randonneurs sur la point d la Jument le long du GR34Des randonneurs sur la point d la Jument à Poullan-sur-Mer le long du GR34
©Des randonneurs sur la point d la Jument le long du GR34|Yannick Derennes
The town of Poullan-sur-Mer
Sitting between the countryside and the coast, this small town includes part of the GR34 coastal path, offering a fantastic panoramic view of Douarnenez Bay. There are other...
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Penn SardinPenn Sardin
©Penn Sardin|Port-Musée de Douarnenez
Become a Penn Sardin
What exactly is a Penn Sardin? This is the nickname given to the women who worked in the fish-canning factories of Douarnenez, and it literally translates as ‘sardine head’!
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La plage de Trezmalaouen à Kerlaz face au port du Rosmeur à DouarnenezLa plage de Trezmalaouen à Kerlaz face au port du Rosmeur à Douarnenez
©La plage de Trezmalaouen à Kerlaz face au port du Rosmeur à Douarnenez|OT Pays de Douarnenez - Fabrice LE BELLEC
The town of Kerlaz
This village overlooks Douarnenez Bay, with a coastline that you can explore on the tourist trail or the GR34 coastal path. There are various walks from Kerlaz through the...
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