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 Vivre la mer
3 ports : the fishing port, marina, and Boat Museum are three separate ports, each with its own ambiance: the old fishing port with its old world charm, the marina at Tréboul just near the market, and the Port Rhu, home to the boat museum with both conventional and floating exhibitions, featuring a large collection of vessels originating from all over Europe.
Douarnenez has facilities for every kind of nautical sport: hot spots for youngsters are the Point-Passion-Plage and the Centre Nautique at Tréboul.. take to the water either with a sailing school or hiring your own boat.
Sailing courses cater for beginners and experienced sailors, and you can choose to sail any type of boat from traditional wooden craft to a Kite-surfer...
International regattas and maritime festivals.
 Feel-good factor, fitness and relaxation
Douarnenez offers exceptional leisure facilities for restoring a sense of well-being:
A range of special body treatments, including seaweed therapy, is on offer at the thalassotherapy centre in Tréboul
Walking and swimming ….
Gastronomy – exploring local specialities: seafood recipes, the sardine, and the celebrated Kouign Amann
Water sports and promenades …
Family leisure activities, swimming lessons on the beach or at the municipal pool:. Everyone can enjoy the long, unspoilt beaches, and the soft white sand...
Take time out to explore the magnificent landscapes in and around Douarnenez!
 Legend and history
« Douarnenez’s history begins with two great Western legends: the famous romance between Tristan and Yseult and the legend of a city engulfed by the sea, the Ville d’Ys.
At the most inland point on the bay’s shoreline, said to be the most beautiful in the world, men have been living for perhaps 150,000 years. Over the centuries they have left the imprint of an incredible maritime epic for this unique part of the world. In the Roman era, a thriving town prospered around a fish salting and export industry. In Medieval times, export of sailcloth all over Europe gave rise to a «new golden age». And then in the 19th century, canning factories brought Douarnenez it’s name as an industrial center for the Finistère. The port of the «lords of the sea» has a highly original character inspiring the loyalty of its inhabitants, who cherish its maritime history, and welcome you to share it with them. » Jean-Michel Le Boulanger
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