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Penmarc'h
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At the tip of Audierne Bay, this large commune with its fishing and pleasure ports is known for its much-visited Eckmühl Lighthouse.
Overview of Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h is located at the tip of Audierne Bay. This large commune, with its fishing and pleasure ports, is known for its much-visited Eckmühl Lighthouse.
Key details
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: on the southern coast of the Finistère department.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 5,352 inhabitants (2016).
- Area: 16.39 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.penmarch.fr
History of Penmarc'h
What to see and do in Penmarc'h
Several chapels or churches, megaliths, two or three manors, and the port of Saint-Guénolé—one of France’s leading fishing ports—make up the town of Penmarc'h.
Finistère Prehistory Museum
This museum features 3,000 archaeological artifacts illustrating prehistory in Finistère and, more broadly, in western Armorica.
This museum features 3,000 archaeological artifacts illustrating prehistory in Finistère and, more broadly, in western Armorica.
Eckmühl Lighthouse
This is one of the best-known lighthouses on the Atlantic coast, standing 60 metres tall and overlooking the reef-strewn coastline of Pointe de Saint-Pierre. It has also become one of the region’s top tourist attractions.
This is one of the best-known lighthouses on the Atlantic coast, standing 60 metres tall and overlooking the reef-strewn coastline of Pointe de Saint-Pierre. It has also become one of the region’s top tourist attractions.
Beaches of Penmarc'h
You can enjoy two kilometres of sandy beaches to the north and south of the town.
You can enjoy two kilometres of sandy beaches to the north and south of the town.
Saint-Guénolé Rocks
Accessible via a coastal path (GR34), this collection of reefs and impressive waves offers a beautiful sight.
Accessible via a coastal path (GR34), this collection of reefs and impressive waves offers a beautiful sight.
Old Lighthouse of Penmarc'h
Located right next to the Eckmühl lighthouse, it has been "recycled" into a Maritime Discovery Centre with a permanent exhibition on the history of lighthouses and beacons, as well as other temporary exhibitions related to the sea or the region.
Located right next to the Eckmühl lighthouse, it has been "recycled" into a Maritime Discovery Centre with a permanent exhibition on the history of lighthouses and beacons, as well as other temporary exhibitions related to the sea or the region.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Penmarc'h
Like the rest of the coast, the commune 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 (less intense 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penmarc'h | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
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Recommended
Eckmühl Lighthouse
★★★ This is one of the best-known lighthouses on the Atlantic coast, standing 60 metres tall and overlooking the reef-strewn coastline of…
Worth a look / Other
Saint-Guénolé Rocks
★★ Accessible via a coastal path (GR34), this collection of reefs and impressive waves offers a beautiful sight.
Finistère Prehistory Museum
★ This museum features 3,000 archaeological artifacts illustrating prehistory in Finistère and, more broadly, in western Armorica.
Beaches of Penmarc'h
★ You can enjoy two kilometres of sandy beaches to the north and south of the town.
Old Lighthouse of Penmarc'h
★ Located right next to the Eckmühl lighthouse, it has been "recycled" into a Maritime Discovery Centre with a permanent exhibition on the…