Camping de Trézulien

For other seaside jaunts from Douarnenez, sail off to the protected Tristan Island offshore (accessible on foot at low tide) or wander around the town’s three old ports while looking out for the traditional sailing boats that bob up and down on the water. Sentier des Plomarc'h (15 minutes’ drive) near the eastern coast of Douarnenez is also worth a stop for the Gallo-Roman archaeological site, while Locronan is a pretty typically Breton village 25 minutes’ drive out of town. Inland, the city of Quimper (35 minutes’ drive) has activities like the 25-metre Aquarive pool, zipwiring and a waterpark with a log flume; in another direction, Animal Park Pommeraie – where families can wander through the wooded grounds while having a look at farmyard creatures – is 45 minutes away. If you’re craving adult activities, the 18-hole Golf de Cornouaille course in La Forêt-Fouesnant is a 50-minute drive.