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Douarnenez
Spend 1–2 days in Douarnenez: a half‑day for the harbour museum and island walk, another half‑day for the farm and local food.
Douarnenez is a small Breton port town with a maritime museum, nearby Tristan Island, a historic farm and a few eateries. Its compact size makes a day‑trip possible, but an extra night lets you explore the farm and enjoy a relaxed seaside evening.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- UIP
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Douarnenez17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Douarnenez, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyDouarnenez is generally safe; watch steep sidewalks and keep an eye on tide times for island access.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportUIP Quimper–Bretagne Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or car to Douarnenez).UIP Quimper–Bretagne Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, bus or car to Douarnenez).
- Getting aroundWalk the town (most sights within 10‑15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Quimper‑Douarnenezcheck€6–8 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedGîte private room, a night, per person€40 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UIP Quimper–Bretagne Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or car to Douarnenez)UIP Quimper–Bretagne Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, bus or car to Douarnenez)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Douarnenez: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the town (most sights within 10‑15 min). Buses run from Quimper; car parking is easy but streets are narrow.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tristan Island
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk the 200 m dune at low tide (check tide times)
Open only a few days each year; verify schedule.
Plomarc'h Farm
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Local bus or short drive (≈5 min) from town centre
Visit the farm shop for local produce.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gîtes des Plomarc'h
Municipal gîte, easy access to farm and town centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gîte private room2 × 1 night × €55 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Bus BreizhGo line 51 Quimper‑Douarnenez (round trip)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €184 per person per day, bed included | €367≈ US$450 |
Includes breakfast.
2026 estimate in euros; transport to/from Quimper not included.
Prices of common things
| CrêpeAt Au Goûter Breton | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish sandwich | €6–9 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Bus ticket Quimper‑Douarnenezcheck | €6–8 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep streets can be tough for some walkers.
- Tristan Island is closed most of the year; open only a few days annually.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical (SAMU)15
Embassy
US consulate is in Rennes; French police 17 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Quimper → Douarnenez: ≈ €7 one‑way (check)
- Parking town centre: ≈ €1–2 per hour
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombyen)
- Où est l’arrêt de bus ? — Where is the bus stop? (oo eh lar re bus)
- Puis-je voir le menu ? — Can I have the menu? (pwee-zhuh vyer luh menu)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Douarnenez. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Gîtes des Plomarc'h for a relaxed farm visit.
- Combine Douarnenez with a Quimper day‑trip (30 min drive).
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