A headland between land and sea, facing the Glénan
The Pointe de Trévignon is the most iconic site in Trégunc. This natural headland, protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral, juts out into the Atlantic facing the Glénan, bringing together a small working fishing port with its fish auction, a 1924 lighthouse, fine-sand beaches with turquoise waters, the GR34 between dunes and granite cliffs, and a Natura 2000 area home to over 150 bird species. 30 minutes from Fouesnant.
The headland in pictures
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⭐ "A quiet spot where you can swim, enjoy water sports, have an ice cream, take a stroll along the shore or eat at one of the restaurants."
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The fishing port and fish auction
Trévignon's port is a typical small Breton fishing harbour, sheltered by a breakwater and a tiny island linked to the mainland by a sea wall. Seven fishing boats are moored here alongside two passenger vessels and 178 leisure moorings. The SNSM lifeboat station, active since 1906, watches over mariners from its stilted boathouse, visible from the beach.
Every day, the boats return to port with their catch. The fish market hosts direct sales where fishermen and local producers offer sea bass, mackerel, pollack, shellfish, oysters and other seafood. The boats usually come in around 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, the best times to watch the landing and take home some fresh fish.
Trévignon lighthouse
Trévignon's white and green lighthouse was built in 1924 at the request of the port's 180 fishermen. Before its construction, a local woman named Marie Guillou de Curiou guided the boats home each evening with a tallow torch to help them avoid the rocks. Shipwrecks were common along this rocky coast during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Lighthouse Commission approved the project, noting that "the Pointe de Trévignon shelters a small fishing port with around forty boats". The eight-metre square tower, originally powered by acetylene gas, is now fully automated. The lighthouse is not open to visitors but remains an unmistakable landmark on the coast, marking the entrance to the Baie de Concarneau from the open sea.
Beaches at the headland
The Pointe de Trévignon is home to two fine-sand beaches, separated by the granite rocks that characterise the Trégunc coastline.
Feunteun Aodou beach
The main beach at the headland is Feunteun Aodou ("fountain of the waters" in Breton). It is a cove of roughly 300 metres of fine sand, facing south-west and sheltered from northerly winds. The water is shallow and calm, making it a great spot for families. The beach is not supervised in summer. At low tide, natural rock pools form among the boulders, ideal for shellfish gathering and spotting marine life (starfish, crabs, shrimps).
Trévignon beach
On the other side of the headland, facing the port, a smaller cove opens onto the fishing boats and the breakwater. The atmosphere here is different, more harbour-like, with views of the moorings and the SNSM boathouse. It is the perfect starting point for a stroll along the port before joining the coastal path.
Hiking the GR34
The Pointe de Trévignon is an excellent starting point for the GR34, the famous customs officers' path. Trégunc has 23 km of coastal trail, and from the headland two routes are open to walkers:
- Eastward (towards Névez): the path follows the dunes and ponds of the Natura 2000 area, passing La Baleine beach then Kersidan beach before reaching Île Raguénez, accessible on foot at low tide. Allow 1h30 one way (5 km).
- Westward (towards Concarneau): the path winds through rocky coves and the beaches of Don and Pendruc, with panoramic views over the Baie de Concarneau. About 2 hours to reach Le Cabellou (7 km).
The full loop around the headland (there and back via the ponds) covers about 8 km and takes 2 to 2.5 hours. It is one of the most varied stretches of the GR34 in southern Finistère, with beaches, dunes, ponds, heathland and cliffs.
Birdwatching
The Trévignon ponds, a Natura 2000 site, are a paradise for birdwatchers. These freshwater ponds fringed with reeds are home to over 150 bird species across the seasons: terns, grey herons, egrets, sandpipers, herring gulls and great cormorants. Spring is nesting season, and the dunes shelter protected species. Interpretation panels along the path help you identify the birds.
Parking and access
The Pointe de Trévignon is a 5-minute drive from the centre of Trégunc via the D1, then follow signs for the Pointe de Trévignon. From Concarneau, allow 10 minutes along the coastal road.
By car
The main car park is opposite the port and restaurants. It is free but has limited spaces. In the height of summer (July and August), it fills up before 10:00 AM. A second free car park is located 300 metres further along the Corniche road towards Névez, from where a footpath reaches the headland in 5 minutes.
By public transport
The BreizhGo 45 bus (Quimper, Concarneau, Trégunc) serves the town of Trégunc. From the stop, the headland is 4 km away, reachable in 20 minutes by bike along quiet roads. Timetables and fares at breizhgo.bzh.
Visiting with your dog
The rules are strict at Trévignon. Feunteun Aodou and La Baleine beaches, located within the Conservatoire du Littoral site, are closed to dogs all year round to protect the wildlife (nesting area). The pond area is off-limits to dogs on the beach all year, and on the dunes and path from 15 March to 15 August.
Kersidan and Don beaches, however, allow dogs from 1 October to 31 May. In summer (1 June to 30 September), dogs are not permitted. Offenders face a fine of €38.
Alternative: the GR34 coastal path outside the pond area is open to dogs on a lead all year round.
Water quality and swimming
Bathing water at the Pointe de Trévignon is regularly tested by the ARS (Regional Health Agency) during the summer season, with samples taken every two weeks from June to September. The beaches in the area have a longstanding "Excellent" water quality rating. Sea temperature reaches 18 to 20 °C in July and August, occasionally hitting 21 °C during prolonged warm spells.
La Baleine beach is supervised from 15 June to 15 September (times posted on site). The beaches at Feunteun Aodou and Trévignon are unsupervised. The Trégunc coast is largely free from green algae strandings. Tides can be strong: check times at maree.info.
Seaside restaurants
Crêperie La Marinière
Type: Breton crêperie
Address: 1690 Hent Feunteun Aodou, Pointe de Trévignon, 29910 Trégunc
Phone: 02 98 50 03 62
Hours: Open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in season
Rating: ⭐ 4.3/5 (620 Google reviews)
Price: €8 to €15 per galette/crêpe
La Marinière is the must-visit address at the headland. Terrace overlooking the sea, generous galettes, moules-frites, Breton cider. Visitors are unanimous about the spectacular views and warm service.
Le Pass Port
Type: Café-restaurant, crêperie, ice cream parlour
Address: 250 rue du Port, 29910 Trégunc
Phone: 09 82 21 81 90
Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (meals 12:00 PM-2:00 PM and 7:00 PM-9:00 PM). Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
Rating: ⭐ 4.2/5 (1,500+ Google reviews)
Price: €10 to €20
A family-friendly café-restaurant with panoramic views of the ocean, the Glénan and the Baie de Concarneau. Moules-frites, fish and chips, crêpes, homemade ice cream. Terrace facing the port, relaxed atmosphere and Breton craft beers. Wheelchair accessible.
Le Casier
Type: Brasserie, seafood
Address: 35 rue du Port, 29910 Trégunc
Phone: 02 98 50 01 68
Hours: 7 days a week in season, 10:00 AM to midnight (meals 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 7:00 PM-10:00 PM). Off season, closed Thursdays.
Rating: ⭐ 4.5/5 (1,161 Google reviews)
Price: €15 to €30
A harbourside brasserie with ocean views. The chef works with local, seasonal produce: Trévignon langoustines, Névez saffron, homemade chocolate for the crêpes. Signature cotriade fish stew, Angus bavette steak, sharing platters. Booking recommended in summer.
Staying nearby
The Pointe de Trévignon is 30 minutes from Cap Coz in Fouesnant. Our sea-view apartments are the perfect base for exploring the south coast of Finistère.
