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Guilvinec first French port of artisanal fisheries, knows the favors of the sea since the eighteenth century. Located at the southwestern tip of the Breton peninsula, Guilvinec, erected on its stand steadfast granitic rocks, has magnificently stood the irritable mood of the waves. Its jagged coastline offer a beautiful spectacle when they are hit by winds and storms. Small fishing village in the last century, Guilvinec is the administrative capital of the maritime district of Bigouden. The port is the busiest place in town. Three megalithic monuments exist Guilvinec: lying in the driveway covered mounds instead said Poulguen and two menhirs Lanvar. Friday's Guilvinec, "The summer flood the town of Breton and Celtic music during the months of July and August. The tip of Men Meur, west of the harbor is a beautiful site, where it was a sublime view of the sea and the return of the trawlers at the port of Guilvinec. The footpaths along the coast to the port of Lesconil. The tip of Léchiagat, long beaches Lehan, of Skividan and Reun are four steps very pleasant.