{"id":2847,"date":"2023-11-22T09:01:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-keranterec.com\/alentours\/la-foret-fouesnant\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:42:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T14:42:27","slug":"la-foret-fouesnant","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-keranterec.com\/en\/alentours\/la-foret-fouesnant\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting and staying at a campsite in La For\u00eat-Fouesnant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Take advantage of your next stay at camping at La For\u00eat Fouesnant<\/a> to discover an ideal seaside resort for vacations in South Finist\u00e8re<\/strong>. The K\u00e9rant\u00e9rec campsite invites you to explore its many facets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit La For\u00eat Fouesnant, a forest and a port near Concarneau<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breathe in the sea air at La For\u00eat-Fouesnant<\/strong>. You’ll discover a seaside resort in South Finist\u00e8re<\/a>, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, between Cap Coz<\/a> and Concarneau<\/a>, into which the ria\u00b9 of La For\u00eat-Fouesnant<\/strong> flows. With 30 km of marked trails<\/strong>, La For\u00eat-Fouesnant offers walks, hikes and nature outings to discover the picturesque charm of the commune. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This charming, authentic Breton village has a population of 3,300 and covers an area of 18 km\u00b2. Anchored on a rich terroir, in the shade of fruit trees, facing the open sea, La For\u00eat Fouesnant exudes the gentleness of life and conviviality.<\/strong> The picturesque gardens of traditional homes punctuate the flower-filled lanes, which hug the old port and the long sandy beach. Together with B\u00e9nodet<\/strong> and Fouesnant<\/strong>, La For\u00eat-Fouesnant<\/a> now forms the ” Breton Riviera<\/strong> “. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our natural and cultural heritage <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The trails allow you to combine the pleasures of nature and the discovery of our heritage on foot, by bike or on horseback. Magnificent natural landscapes with exceptional local flora and fauna<\/strong> enhance this Breton paradise. In the center of the commune, you’ll discover a veritable little country cathedral, thechurch of Notre Dame Izel Vor<\/strong> (Our Lady of the Low Seas), this church built largely during the first half of the XVI\u1d49 century is in a Gothic style typical of Cornouaille. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carved dates can be found on the walls: 1538 under the porch, 1628 above the baptistery. This monument has been listed as a historical monument<\/strong> since June 8, 1914. Just as remarkable is the chapel of Peniti<\/strong> (or Penity, a penity being in Breton a hermitage or small monastery), built in 1723. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is located at the head of the La For\u00eat-Fouesnant ria. Nearby is a healing fountain<\/strong>, reputed to encourage young children to walk. Destroyed around 1960, it was rebuilt identically in 2005. An open-air theater has been set up in the chapel’s cloister, and every Wednesday for the past twenty years has been the venue for free summer shows as part of the “Nuits Celtiques de Peniti” (Peniti Celtic Nights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ports of La For\u00eat Fouesnant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A maritime city par excellence, the commune boasts two harbors<\/strong>. Once known as the “Stang Al Lestreg” harbor, the Vieux Port was at one time the heart of commercial exchanges. Its strategic location and the importance of commercial traffic led to the construction of quays and 2 slipways from 1850 onwards. Every year, around a hundred ships picked up and unloaded a variety of goods (sand, maerl, wood, grain, etc.). In the early 20th century, many farmers in La For\u00eat-Fouesnant took part in this activity during the winter<\/strong> months, supplementing their income. At that time, the port was also home to sardine and mackerel fishermen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, La For\u00eat-Fouesnant has its own marina: Port-la-For\u00eat<\/strong>. One of the largest in Brittany<\/strong>. It’s known here as the capital of ocean racing, or the Valley of Fools. Located in the heart of the Baie de la For\u00eat, facing the Gl\u00e9nan archipelago, Port-La-For\u00eat offers an exceptional view of a protected natural site. Ideal setting for preparing for ocean racing. The biggest sailors such as Samantha Davies, Michel Desjoyeaux, Armel Le Cl\u00e9ac’h, Jean Le Cam, Fran\u00e7ois Gabart and many others. Port-La-For\u00eat is a port for all sailors, with yachtsmen, fishermen and professional skippers rubbing shoulders. It has 1,130 berths afloat, accommodating boats of all sizes, including the impressive 60-foot racing yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do in La for\u00eat Fouesnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Staying at a campsite in La for\u00eat Fouesnant will allow you to take advantage of its natural and cultural assets, while benefiting from an ideal location between Fouesnant and Concarneau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Beaches of La For\u00eat Fouesnant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Holidaymakers who come to enjoy the pleasures of camping by the sea in South Finist\u00e8re can choose one of the following beaches in La For\u00eat Fouesnant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n