A coastal town at the gateway to the Crozon peninsula, Saint-Nic invites you to discover Pentrez beach, one of Finistère's largest and most beautiful sandy beaches.
You'll particularly appreciate the Monday morning summer market on the seafront, the treasures of the town's religious heritage, the many activities on offer, the lovely hiking trails and the packed summer calendar! In fact, all summer long, the town comes alive with lively meals, concerts and free Breton dances on Thursday evenings in Pentrez...
PENTREZ BEACH
Are you more of a beach person?
Here, I promise, you won't have to struggle to find a place for your beautiful beach towel! Whether you're with family, friends or just the two of you, this long, beautiful sandy beach is the ideal place to enjoy a swim, play in the waves, build sandcastles, recharge your batteries or take advantage of the many nearby leisure activities (sand yachting, surfing, pedal go-karts...).
In any season and at any time of day, it's also a great place to go for a walk. In fact, these - almost - 3 km of fine beach are ideal for walking, digesting delicious Breton dishes, getting some fresh air, or exercising on a morning jog.
Supervised beach
The Pentrez beach is patrolled in the afternoons from early July to late August by seasonal volunteer firefighters from SDIS Finistère. A first-aid post is available at the entrance to the beach. The supervised area is marked by buoys. Don't forget to take a look at the regulatory flag (green, yellow, red, purple) before you swim!
Emergency number in summer: 02 98 26 55 11 or call 112.
CAMEROS BEACH
or wild creek?
At low tide, this confidential little cove, bordered by cliffs, is a delight for lovers of peace and quiet.
To discover it, take the GR®34 trail and follow the path - we won't tell you more, it's a secret!
A wide range of activities
Windsurfing, go-karting, water walking, kite-surfing, mountain biking, hiking... there's so much to discover!
PENTREZ, THE IDEAL SPOT FOR
Roll on the sand!
Sand as far as the eye can see, ever-changing colors, an extraordinary sense of freedom... You're going to love sand yachting!
A HERITAGE GEM
Saint-Côme chapel
This pretty Gothic chapel was completed in the 17th century. The remarkable, one-of-a-kind framework of the nave invites you to look up. Observe its original half-shell shape, with its forest of carved beams. Inside, you can still see an old farmer's sickle.
Legend has it that it was offered as an ex-voto by a peasant whose - serious! - had been healed by Saint Como and Saint Damian.
Open in June and September, Monday to Friday, 4pm to 6pm
A guided tour is available in July and August, Monday to Friday, 11am to 12pm and 4pm to 6pm. Then on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm. Closed on Saturdays.
A few steps away, in a field, is a fountain reputed to cure migraines.
6000 YEARS OF HISTORY
Two dolmens or nothing!
A vestige of the Neolithic period, the pretty dolmen of Menez-Lié consists of a table resting on three pillars. Easily spotted and accessible - except when the corn is growing, of course! - It stands in a field beside the road linking the village of Saint-Nic to Sainte-Marie du Menez-Hom.
The Voulven or mine-mein dolmen, located in Quistillinic, is harder to spot from afar. Its table rests on three pillars. Its special feature is that it's high enough to stand on... provided you're no taller than 1m70, of course!
What's a dolmen?
The word is made up of two Breton words: DOL, meaning "table", and MEN, meaning "stone". A dolmen is literally a stone table.
Dolmens first appeared in the Neolithic period. Originally, dolmens were buried under stone mounds known as cairns, to serve as burial sites.
GOOD LOCAL PLAN
Monday morning market
From April to September, around fifty stallholders meet on the seafront for a market of local flavors. Fruits, vegetables, rotisserie, fishmonger, butcher, wines, crafts... there's something for everyone at the market!
Photo credits : @LLD OTMHA (header), ©CF OT MHA , © Mairie de Saint-Nic (Dolmen de Voulven), ©Thibaut Poriel (nautical activities), ©Eugénie Ragot (Char à voile)
By car
- Follow the D63 or D108 towards Saint-Nic
By bus
- Route 37 Quimper-Camaret (Please note that reservations for the Pentrez stop are compulsory and must be made by telephone on 02 99 300 300 the day before 5pm for weekday journeys and on Friday before 5pm for Sunday or Monday journeys).