What to do in Douarnenez when it rains?

The rain should not spoil your stay in Douarnenez! The city of sardines offers many activities to entertain and educate you, even in gray weather. Here are some ideas to make the most of your visit.

☔️Three ideas for activities in rainy weather in Douarnenez

Immersion in the maritime world at the Port-Musée

The Port-Musée of Douarnenez is a real treasure for maritime history enthusiasts. This living museum invites you to go back in time and discover the world of Breton fishermen.

• Boats: Admire traditional fishing boats up close, true witnesses to the maritime history of the region. Some are even open to visitors!
• Exhibitions: Temporary exhibitions regularly enrich the permanent collections, offering an insight into the lives of sailors and the evolution of fishing.
• Workshops: fun workshops allow you to discover the techniques of sea knots and repairing a net.

Practical information : 

📍 Quai de Port-Rhu, Place de l’Enfer, 29100 Douarnenez
⌚ Low season: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. / Closed on Mondays / Museum at the quayside open and Boats afloat closed
Mid season: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. / Closed on Mondays / Museum at the quayside and boats afloat
High season: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Every day / Museum at the quayside and boats afloat
💶 Full rates €10 (low season) and €13 (mid and high season) / Reduced rates: €5 (low season) and €6.50 (mid and high season) / Family rates: €23 (low season) and €30 (mid and high season)

🚗 10 minutes by car from our hotel

Historical escape to the Saint-Michel chapel

The Saint-Michel chapel is a jewel of Douarnenez's religious heritage. Its sober and elegant architecture, as well as its location by the sea, make it a place of peace and meditation.

• The architecture: built in the 17th century. Admire the clean lines of the chapel, combined with the natural light that penetrates through the stained glass windows, creating an atmosphere conducive to contemplation. This architectural simplicity reinforces the spiritual dimension of the place.
• The remarkable elements: 64 paintings including 58 scenes and characters adorn the paneled vaults.

Practical information : 

📍 20 Rue du Port Rhu, 29100 Douarnenez
💶 Free entry

🚗 10 minutes by car from our hotel

La Maison de la Sardine

La Maison de la Sardine is an essential stop during your stay in Douarnenez. This is an opportunity to discover unique know-how and bring a little bit of Brittany home with you.

Discover a taste and cultural heritage:

• A documentary film retracing the history of sardines in Douarnenez, from the first canneries to today.
• A House signed Yann Kersalé: One of the highlights of the Maison de la Sardine is its façade where one hundred luminous sardines with silver reflections are installed thanks to holographic films, but also its ceiling, a luminous and captivating work by the artist Yann Kersalé.
• A unique taste experience: In addition to discovering the history of sardines, you can also buy products from the Pointe de Penmarc'h cannery, renowned for their quality.

Practical information : 

📍 13 boulevard de la France Libre, 29100 Douarnenez
⏰ Open all year, opening hours vary depending on the season
💶 Free entry

🚗10 minutes by car from our hotel

Stay in our hotel in Douarnenez

Our hotel-restaurant l'Auberge de Kerveoch welcomes you for a stay in the heart of the bay of Douarnenez.

In a bucolic setting, our old stone farmhouse, completely renovated, offers 10 comfortable and well-equipped rooms. 
For your comfort, many services are available:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• Hearty breakfast
• A bar to relax after a day of sightseeing
• A restaurant with traditional cuisine

Don't wait any longer and book your next stay in Douarnenez in Finistère now!