Postal address : 5 rue du Guilly, 29 350 Moëlan sur mer, France.
Audierne, at the mouth of the Goyen river, is a picturesque town built on different levels rising up from the river. Its maritime history is evidenced in the imagery of boats and fish sculpted into some of the region's religious buildings. Beautiful Audierne is one of the most westerly coastal towns in the départment of Finistère, which must surely be the reason why the presence of the sea is so strong and so invigorating. It is here the Goyen river finishes its overland journey and joins the tumultuous ocean. This privileged estuary location enables the town to offer amateur sailors and fishermen a broad sheltered harbour, full of charm and authenticity. A stroll along the quayside is a must to experience the ever-bustling fishing and yachting harbour. Such a wander is probably the best way to see Audierne. There are many shops spread along the Jean Jadé quay, offering every gastronomic delight. Manu Brisq avenue, which stretches the length of the beautiful fine sandy beach of Trescadec, offers a great many restaurants, nightclubs and cafés. Also in the area: a lot of chapels, la Pointe du Raz, probably the most famous cape of Finistère and known for its wild grandeur, the Bay 'des Trépassés' beteween la Pointe du Raz and la Pointe du Van. Tiny harbours nestle here and there between the cliffs. Saint-Tugen beach is one of Cap Sizun's most beautiful beaches and a meeting place for surfers. Don't miss the ferry to the island of Sein, due west, for a day's exploration of this wonderful little island at the end of the earth.
Robust and fragile at the same time, the island of Sein continually defies the fury of storms, and allows itself to be caressed by the ocean breeze. It looks like a mirage, laying on the blue western horizon. After boarding at Audierne, there is a superb view of the emblematic Pointe du Raz and its famous lighthouses during the crossing. 250 inhabitants in winter and 1500 in summer, all travel is by foot, and there are very few shops. A spit of sand and rock, a small town and the harbour and of course the lighthouses, the people of Sein excel in life guarding. The island of Sein is part of the protected areas of the Natural Park of Armorique.