For all adventurers
On land, on sea and through culture
The Pointe du Raz in Cap Sizun can be experienced in many different ways and there are all sorts of activities to try. The hiking trails are exceptional outposts from which to observe the fauna, flora and landscapes, but they also guide you to more out-of-the-way places such as authentic villages and hidden hamlets. If you get out onto the water, the coast and its craggy cliffs can be seen in a whole new light, and the region’s maritime heritage takes on its full meaning. And our local culture invites you to discover the history that has shaped this region, as well as its traditions and inspirations.
An area on the move
An economy between land and sea
Much of the Cap Sizun’s economy revolves around maritime activity, while the inland areas remain agricultural: a local dynamism supported by a diversity of activities, from fishing and agriculture to crafts and tourism. These activities are all based on making the most of local resources whilst looking to the future, as with the wind farm in Goulien. Local agriculture is characterised by mixed farming and livestock, with production diversifying as agrobiology develops in the area. On the coast, Poulgoazec fish market in Plouhinec is supplied every day with Breton blue lobster, crabs, yellow pollock and sea bass from the Pointe du Raz. Audierne port and Poulgoazec fish auction are the beating heart of local maritime activities and play a vital role. There are also several artisanal activities linked to fish and seafood, such as fish smokehouses, offering high quality products that are a testament to local skills and know-how and feature on the menus of top restaurants as well as the stalls of local markets.
Charming market towns
An unsuspected architectural heritage
If you head inland in the Cap Sizun, you’ll come across a succession of hamlets and villages, all bursting with charm and authenticity. Small chapels, churches, fountains and traditional dwellings wait to be discovered as you stroll along the narrow streets and lanes. Sometimes perched on cliffs, at other times in the centre of a hamlet or nestling in a green setting, the chapels of Sainte-Espérance in Beuzec-Cap-Sizun, Saint-Tugdual and Saint-They in Cléden-Cap-Sizun, Saint-Tugen in Primelin, Saint-Laurent in Goulien and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Voyage in Plogoff are among the many jewels to be discovered. One village well worth a visit is Pont-Croix: known as a small town of great character it’s perched above the Goyen estuary and is renowned for its cobbled streets, old houses, tiny shops and collegiate church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon. With its picturesque landscapes, architectural treasures and small villages, the Cap Sizun is an ideal setting for anyone with a passion for heritage and nature.
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