Recommendations & Tips

Sports & Activities

If you are keen on adventures, Brittany is the perfect spot to go. Close to Barvédel, you will find worthy offers for horse-riding, surfing, mountain biking, and much more.
Hiking in Brittany - The legendary coastal hiking tour GR 34

Brittany is the Eldorado for hikers.

Hiking trail GR 34 (Grande Randonnée) runs for over 1,100 miles along the Brittany coast, unfolding spectacular views, leading alongside wild cliffs and bizarre rock formations.

This ancient “customs trail” is well marked and offers constantly breath-taking views of the sea while being rich with history.

Sainte-Anne la Palud, 7 km (4.3 miles)

Surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing in the beautiful coastal village of Sainte-Anne la Palud.

Address:

Plage de Saint-Anne la Palud
29550 Plonévez-Porzay

La Torche, 50 km (30 miles)

At 50 minutes from La Grange, you’ll discover the famous Surfing area of La Torche.
Going onto the open Atlantic Sea, this natural site attracts many surfers looking for challenging waves.

Kitesardin School

Kite school, Philippe Abgrall

Address:

11, rue Jean Bart
29100 Douarnenez
Phone: +33 6 80 67 14 16
E: kitesardin@gmail.com
www.kitesardin.com

Plomodiern, 6 km (3.7 miles)

Enjoy interesting tours by canoe or kayak.

Address:

1, rue du Stade,
29550 Plomodiern
Phone: +33 6 69 59 72 81
www.foudekayak.com

Plomodiern, 6 km (3.7 miles)

The tourist office in Plomodiern (Office de Tourisme) offers maps for mountain bikers with tours ranging from 5 to 12 miles.

Address:

4 Place Saint-Yves,
29550 Plomodiern
Phone: +33 2 98 81 27 37

The landscape surrounding La Grange is characterized by hills. La Grange is located close to the beach (3.7 miles), at 300 ft above sea level. For bikers used to rather flat landscapes, biking in Brittany can be quite challenging.
Sightseeing

History-lovers can deepen their cultural knowledge by visiting the picturesque villages around Ploéven: South of Ploéven (5 miles), the historic medieval village of Locronan is a must-see.

Boating enthusiasts are best guided to Douarnenez (10 miles) with its fascinating museum harbour where you can explore traditional boats and ships from top to bottom.
Locronan, 11 km (6.8 miles)

The historic village of Locronan is a must-see for lovers of medieval settings.

Address:

29180 Locronan

Sainte Anne la Palud, 7 km (4.3 miles)

Hidden in the outskirts of this lovely village is the heart of this community: the historic chapel of Sainte Anne la Palud, established in 1518.

Address:

Saint-Anne la Palud
29550 Plonévez-Porzay

Douarnenez, 15km (10 miles)

Boating enthusiasts are best guided to Douarnenez (10 miles) with its fascinating museum harbour where you can explore traditional boats and ships from top to bottom.

Address:

Place de l’Enfer
29100 Douarnenez

Distillerie des Menhirs, ca 30 km (18 miles)

Address:

Pont Menhir
29700 Plomelin
Bretagne – France
Phone: +33 2 98 94 23 68
www.distillerie.bzh

Free guided tours in English, German and French.
Impressive distillery – the only distillery in France that distils whiskey from buckwheat. The distillery shop offers both high percentage beverages as well as non-alcoholic ones.

The magic forest of Huelgoat, ca. 50 km (30 miles)

Address:

29690 Huelgoat

Spectacular hikes even when it rains. Your children will be thrilled.

FONDS Hélène & Edouard Leclerc, ca. 50 km (30 miles)

Address:

Aux Capucins
29800 Landerneau

Phone: +33 2 29 62 47 78
www.fonds-culturel-leclerc.fr

Outstanding exhibitions: 2016 Giacometti; 2017 Picasso
Emergency / Physician / Pharmacy

Emergency:
The French emergency number as well the European emergency number 112 are free of charge and interconnected to ensure a better collaboration of the emergency services.
- SAMU – Emergency medical services: 15
- Police, emergency number: 17
- Firefighters, emergency number: 18
- European emergency number: 112
Pharmacies
1. 11 Rue de la Plage, 29550 Plomodiern, ca. 6 km (3.8 miles)
2. Pharmacie Bourdais Françoise, 1 Allée du Stade, 29550 Plonévez-Porzay, Phone: +33 2 98 92 50 34, ca. 5 km (3.1 miles)
3. 1 Rue Jean Moulin, 29150 Cast, Phone: +33 2 98 73 56 06, ca. 5 km (3.1. miles)
Food

Want to enjoy French delicacies in Brittany? There are plenty of excellent restaurants in and around Plomodiern and Ploéven that welcome you with exquisite menus. Delicious croissants and the superb cuisine of this coastal region make your culinary dreams come true.
Ploéven, 3 km (1.8 miles)

The best croissants near and far:

Address:

centre of the village
29550 Ploéven

Creperie located in Plage Kervel, ca. 8 - 10 km (5-6 miles)

Crêperie de Kervel Izella

Address:

Kervel Izella
29550 Plonévez-Porzay,
Phone: +33 2 98 92 51 81

Restaurant Oasis located in Plage Pors Ar Vag ("wave harbour"), Plomodiern ca. 10 km (6 miles)

Restaurant L’Oasis

Address:

1, Rue des Embruns
29550 Plomodiern
Phone: +33 2 98 26 47 58
Website

Manoir de Moellien, ca. 7 km (4.3 miles)

Address:

Lieu dit Moellien
29550 Plonévez-Porzay
Phone: +33 2 98 92 50 40
www.manoirmoellien.fr

Sophisticated French cuisine. Please check out the concerts. Fabulous.Tip!

Plomodiern, 6 km (3.8 miles)

Several great restaurants. Our personal favourite is the Auberge de Glazicks in Plomodiern.

Address:

7, Rue de la Plage
29550 Plomodiern
Shopping

Looking for souvenirs or something to eat? The little villages around La Grange are well equipped to fulfil all your needs. There are specialty shops for cutlery and leather ware, for unique beers and souvenirs. The next pharmacy is within 4 miles.
Plomodiern, 6 km (3.8 miles)

The next supermarket is in the neighbouring village of Plomodiern.

Address:

8, Rue de la Gare
29550 Plomodiern

Locronan, 11 km (6.8 miles)

Specialty shops like delis or stores offering leather goods are easy to find in Locronan.
Address:

29180 Locronan

Quimper, 25 km (15 miles)

Lively and lovely historic centre with market hall and many little shops and restaurants.

armorlux sales point, Quimper, ca. 30 km (18 miles)

ARMOR-LUX

Address:

21-23, rue Louison Bobet
ZI de Kerdroniou Ouest
29556 QUIMPER
www.armorlux.com
Typical Breton striped design.

Decathlon Quimper, ca. 30 km (18 miles)

Address:

Zone de Kervilier
29000 Quimper

Phone: +33 2 98 10 34 44

Sporting items of all sorts. The best location to buy equipment for beach, hiking, and surfing for a reasonable price.