Departing from Brest: Locronan and Douarnenez Circuit

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Discover the charming little Breton village of Locronan and Douarmenez on a day trip from Brest. Observe the village's Troménies, a type of pilgrimage of forgiveness, and learn about its history. Meet your guide in Brest and head to the village of Douarmenez. Enjoy the traditional life of the fishermen on the Breton coast as well as the traditions surrounding biscuit production. Then head to the magical village of Locronan, known for its Christmas market. Learn about the village's history and observe the Troménies, a type of pilgrimage of forgiveness that is very common in Brittany. At the end of the guided tour, return to Brest by car with your guide. The Troménies are a long procession that takes place around an important monastic site. The oldest name refers to the Grande Troménie de Locronan, documented since 1587, but smaller ones have been attested since 1299. The Grande Troménie is a quadrilateral-shaped route, 12 km long, which crosses the Locronan mountain, peaking at 285 meters, and passes between the 12 stations, which were originally Celtic. According to tradition, St. Ronan walked around this sacred mountain every morning, fasting and barefoot. The Grande Troménie takes place every six years, and the next one will take place in July 2025.