Pleyben

Overview of Pleyben

This chief town of the canton boasts a lovely parish close and its calvary.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: east of Crozon Peninsula, in the Finistère department.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Pleyben.

• Population: 3,828 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 76.04 km².

• Altitude: from 14 to 176 m.

• Website: http://www.mairiepleyben.fr

History of Pleyben

What to See and Do in Pleyben

The parish close of the Saint-Germain church, along with the seven chapels and the crosses and other calvaries scattered throughout the town, make up the main tourist attractions of the area.

In the Surrounding Area

Armorique Regional Nature Park ★★★
This is a vast park stretching from the Crozon peninsula to the Monts d'Arrée in the center of the department. It blends various marine and terrestrial natural environments with more urbanized areas.

Climate and Weather in Pleyben

The town has an oceanic climate, mild and humid, with relatively low temperature variation—neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter.

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