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Le Guilvinec
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Although the town has fewer than 3,000 inhabitants, it is France’s third-largest fishing port.
Overview of Le Guilvinec
Although the town has fewer than 3,000 inhabitants, Le Guilvinec is France’s third-largest fishing port.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: on the southern coast of the Finistère department, south of Quimper.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 2,684 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 2.46 km²
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.leguilvinec.com
History of Le Guilvinec
What to see and do in Le Guilvinec
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Le Guilvinec
Like the rest of the coast, the town has an oceanic climate—mild, humid, and quite windy year-round, with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall (lighter than inland) is spread throughout the year, peaking in autumn and winter.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Guilvinec | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Getting around
How to get there
Getting around
Where to stay
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