Telgruc-Sur-Mer: Beach and Heritage

Telgruc-sur-Mer combines a large sandy beach with coastal paths and historic landmarks. From Trez-Bellec Beach, panoramic views stretch across the Bay of Douarnenez. Activities offered there include sand yachting in particular. This gives you several ways to explore the coastal town: with views across the bay, along a route or through its architectural and local history.

Discover the Coast and Nature

The Sentier du Ménez Caon is an 8.73-kilometre route that starts and ends in Telgruc-sur-Mer. It follows the GR 34 past Pointe de Pen ar Vir and along Trez Bihan Beach. This offers a different perspective on the coast from a stay at Trez-Bellec: the route links several named sections into one trail. Route details may change; check the current route description before setting out.

There are also specific points of reference for exploring nature in the area. Telgruc-sur-Mer is part of the Type 1 ZNIEFF “L'Aber en Crozon et côte rocheuse de la pointe des Grottes à Pen ar Vir”. The protected plant species Rumex rupestris is also found in Trez Bihan Bay. The name of the area and the plant’s location are two distinct indications of the local natural environment: one refers to the commune, the other to the bay.

Architectural History and Historic Sites

Saint-Magloire Church retains parts of the building that existed before 1944. These include the western structure with its tower and spire, several window openings, the south porch and the monumental arch. The arch dates from the first half of the 17th century, giving it a distinct place among the surviving architectural elements.

Sainte-Julitte Chapel was built towards the end of the 15th century on land belonging to the Rosmadec family. After the French Revolution, it was the only one of the commune’s four former chapels to survive. Its ruins were restored by the Eost association from Telgruc, with grants that the commune received in 2000. The year refers to when the grants were received, not necessarily when the restoration took place.

The Dolmen of Pen Ar Run is a partially preserved Neolithic burial site on the access path to the hamlet of Pen ar Run. It is the only dolmen still standing upright in Telgruc-sur-Mer and one of the few dolmens on the Crozon Peninsula. Information about its location and state of preservation helps distinguish it from the structures of other periods in the area.

Different periods of history also converge at the Saint-Divy fountain complex. The site bears the date 1577 and includes a sarcophagus from the 8th to 10th centuries. It was installed at the end of the 19th century and served as a watering trough for livestock and a washing place. The restored gable fountain also has a niche that once held a statue of the saint. The date, sarcophagus and former uses each tell a different part of the site’s story.

Mill and Market

The original Moulin de Luzéoc was built around 1835; its declining milling operations continued until 1914. From June to September, the mill can be visited on Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. As visiting hours are seasonal, check them before your visit.

The Telgruc market takes place every Tuesday and Friday morning at Place de l'Église. If you plan to visit the market, check the current times beforehand, as they may change. This lets you consider the beach, coastal route, architectural history and local market life as different highlights of your trip.

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