Visit Cap Coz in Fouesnant, Brittany

If you’re planning to spend a few days at the Kérantérec campsite in Fouesnant, Finistère, Brittany, you absolutely must come and see Cap Coz for yourself. It’s just a 20-minute bike ride from the campsite, and promises a seaside experience of wonder and relaxation.

What is Cap Coz?

Cap Coz is a spit of land on Brittany’s Baie de la Forêt. It’s a small sandy beach that ends on a tiny rocky island. Cap Coz is located 16 minutes from our 4-star campsite and is a rare spot in terms of biodiversity. It’s teeming with birds of all species, who come to land on the islet for a little peace and food before flying off to other destinations.

Today, Cap Coz is a family beach where you can enjoy sweet family moments. The beach is supervised throughout the summer, non-smoking, accessible to all, including people with reduced mobility, and has been awarded the Blue Flag label.
A beach where nature is omnipresent and where you can juggle fun and serenity with ease to make the most of your vacation.

The history of Cap Coz

Originally, Cap Coz served as a link between land and rock, where maritime customs were based. Today’s Cap Coz probably exists thanks to a deposit of sand formed either by water or wind, which would have allowed the winding, narrow path to the islet.

The former fishermen’s huts of Cap Coz have over time become homes, restaurants and hotels, making this an unusual place, encircled by the coastline where tourists like to go to enjoy both the view and Cap Coz itself.

What to do around Cap Coz?

The place has become so unusual and visited that the commune of Fouesnant is also visited. As a result, there’s plenty to do around Cap Coz.

Outdoor activities

If you’d like to enjoy a breath of sea air during your vacation, you’ll find some of Finistère’s finest beaches not far from Cap Coz, all of which have been awarded the Blue Flag label. Cap Coz beach is a must, as are Kerler, Maner Coat Clévarec and Kerambigorn.

Fancy a walk in the great outdoors to enjoy the sea spray and the fresh air? Discover the forest of Fouesnant. Nature as far as the eye can see, extraordinary peace and quiet, and a profitable trail for pedestrians and cyclists.

Water sports: with such easy access to the coast, it would be a shame not to try your hand at a range of water sports. Between windsurfing, catamaran sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and kitesurfing, you’re bound to find something to your liking.

Family activities

• Le Manoir de Squividan: An art gallery dedicated to bringing art to life and offering art classes and workshops for young and old.
• AcroBat: an accrobranche course where even the youngest can have fun. Some courses are accessible from the age of 2.

Cultural activities

• A visit to a cider house: The Fouesnant area will be delighted to welcome you to one of its cider houses, where you can discover the secrets of cider-making. Brittany’s flagship drink.
• Le musée du bord de mer: A museum of over 500m2 dedicated to art influenced or inspired by marine life. With its paintings, models, unusual objects and beach finds, the Musée du Bord de Mer is an attractive, fun and educational place to learn more about the sea and the Atlantic coast.

Finally, when you come to visit Fouesnant and its Cap Coz near our 4-star campsite, you’ll end up loving Brittany more than you should, where greenery and coastline hold hands to make your vacation more memorable than ever.