According to the legend, Douarnenez, located an hour from Locouarn campsite, sprung from the mythical city of Ys. Once you have soaked up the atmosphere of the bustling quaysides you can take a stroll along the narrow streets lined with craft workshops and fishermen’s cottages. Douarnenez is brimming with fabulous sites like the footpath at Ploumarc’h, its stunning bay and sandy beaches. At low tide, you can reach the isle of Tristan and enjoy a guided tour.
You can also explore a beautiful botanic garden, orchards, relics of fortifications and even a princess’ house. Or why not visit the maritime museum Port-Musée and its splendid boats at anchor. Centred around the sardine industry until the 1980s, « Douarn », as it is known by its inhabitants, managed to develop other industries but has maintained its charm of yesteryear.
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