Doëlan and South Finistère, with children
What we do with our daughters around the house, summer and winter.
One of the most charming corners of Brittany
From Paris, the train takes you to Quimperlé or Lorient, then a short drive along the coast brings you to the little harbour of Doëlan. The GR34 coastal path runs right past the house: a few minutes' walk away are almost private coves, and the green lighthouse is just down the road.
The big sandy beaches are a few minutes by car, with surf and sailing schools, tennis and a riding centre. The galleries of Pont-Aven are 20 minutes away, two golf courses less than 30 minutes, and Lorient with its sailing museum 30 minutes.
To plan your stay
Beaches for children
Sheltered, lifeguarded in summer, for toddlers or for surfing.
Things to do with children
By age, from sailing at 4 to surfing for teenagers, and rainy days.
Rock pooling
Tides, kit, rules and good habits.
Doëlan, a timeless harbour
Two banks, two lighthouses, its fishermen.
A day on Groix
The island facing the house, by bike with the children.
Our favourite places
Crêperie, restaurants, oysters and the catch of the day.
Travel times
| Destination | Time | Why go |
|---|---|---|
| Doëlan harbour, green lighthouse, GR34 | On foot | The boats, the coastal path, the coves at low tide |
| Clohars-Carnoët (village) | 5 min by car | Shops, Saturday morning market |
| Le Pouldu | 5 min by car | Beaches, sailing centre, surf school, Gauguin |
| Kerfany-les-Pins (Moëlan-sur-Mer) | Under 15 min | Sheltered family beach at the mouth of the Bélon |
| Quimperlé | 15 min | TGV station, swimming pool, old town |
| Pont-Aven | 20 min | Mills, art galleries, biscuits |
| Lorient | 30 min | Sailing museum, ferry to Groix, Interceltic Festival |
| Concarneau | 35 min | The walled town, the fishing port |
Further afield: the Gulf of Morbihan to the south, Bénodet and the Glénan islands to the north.
We'll give you tips on the spot
A booklet of our favourite places is waiting in the house. For anything else, just ask us.