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: Heure : Le Guilvinec.
  • Population: 2,684 inhabitants (2016).
  • Area: 2.46 km²
  • Altitude: sea level.

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

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Getting around

How to get there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

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