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Things to see in Penmarc'h (France): 21 places and when to go
Penmarc'h is a town in France, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Temples (5), Food and drink (4). The best known are Penmarc'h Lighthouse, Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Penmarc'h and Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Tréminou. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.8197, -4.3764
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (4) · Architecture (2) · With kids (2) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 436 km as the crow flies
What to see in Penmarc'h
The places in and around Penmarc'h, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Penmarc'h LighthouseLighthouse in Finistère, France2.4 km
- Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Penmarc'hChapel located in Finistère, in France4.0 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-TréminouChapel located in Finistère, in France10 km
- Manoir de KerazanCastle14 km
- Menhir de LanvarMenhir in Guilvinec, France7.1 km
- Menhir de SquividanHistory10 km
- Chapelle de LanguidouChapel located in Finistère, in France11 km
- St-Jacques de Lambour churchChurch located in Finistère, in France13 km
- Exterior of Église Saint-Nonna de Penmarc'hChurch located in Finistère, in France3.0 km
- Église Sainte-Thumette de KérityRoman catholic church located in Finistère, in France2.8 km
- Tour de Saint-GuénoléChurch building in Penmarch, France604 m
- menhir of LehanHistory8.9 km
- Alignement de KerflandArchaeological site7.6 km
- Pont-l'Abbé market hallMarket13 km
- Bigouden Ranniged Ar MorDive site7.8 km
- Brasserie PenhorsBrewery14 km
- Chemin des Douaniers, Pointe du Raz - ConcarneauHiking11 km
- kauriBrewery13 km
- La PommeraieWith kids · Wildlife13 km
- MerlinBrewery3 m
- Pop Corn LabyrintheWith kids15 km
When to go to Penmarc'h
The best time to visit Penmarc'h is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:37
- FebPossible9:59
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:56
- JunBest time15:47
- JulBest time15:26
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:34
- NovPossible9:00
- DecPossible8:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. In June, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Penmarc'h
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 436 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Douarnenez18 places31 km
- Concarneau19 places35 km
- Landrévarzec14 places37 km
- Saint-Goazec7 places56 km
- Brest, France67 places64 km
- La Martyre18 places71 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Penmarc'h?
The best known: Penmarc'h Lighthouse, Chapelle Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Penmarc'h, Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Tréminou, Manoir de Kerazan, Menhir de Lanvar. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Penmarc'h?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.
How do you get to Penmarc'h?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 436 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Penmarc'h as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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