Villas in Kerlouan
Kerlouan suits families and walkers who want a rocky north Finistère coast with dunes, granite boulders and the thatched hamlet of Meneham. It is a village of about 2,000 people, so shops and evenings out mean driving to a bigger place.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £270
About Kerlouan
Kerlouan is a commune of about 2,000 residents in north Finistère, in the old Pagan country (Bro Bagan), not far from Brest. Its coast is dunes and great piles of granite rock. Meneham, a fishing hamlet of restored thatched cottages set among huge boulders, began as a 17th-century lookout post built by Vauban, and the guard house is still wedged between the rocks. Boutrouilles beach is backed by dunes with views of the rock heaps and has lifeguards on summer afternoons, and Le Fanal is the other named beach here. Nearly all the homes have a garden. Most sleep around six, and about half have a fireplace.
Is Kerlouan right for you?
- Best for
- Families and walkers wanting rocks, dunes and the GR34 path
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort with restaurants and shops on the doorstep.
Near Kerlouan
Meneham
Fishing hamlet of restored thatched cottages among granite boulders, with its 17th-century guard house squeezed between the rocks.
Boutrouilles beach
Dune-backed beach with rocky outcrops, drinking water, toilets and a first-aid post, supervised in summer.
Brignogan-Plages
Long fine-sand beach framed by granite boulders, plus the Pontusval point and its small harbour, about 5 km from Kerlouan.
Île Vierge lighthouse
An 82.5 m lighthouse in the Lilia archipelago off the north Finistère coast, a sight in its own right on this shore.
Brest
Finistère's main city, with Brest Bretagne Airport about 30 minutes from Kerlouan by road.
Getting to Kerlouan
Brest Bretagne Airport is about 30 minutes by road, around 28 km, and is the sensible arrival for UK visitors. Public transport from the airport takes over an hour and a half with a change of bus, so a car is needed for the coast, the beaches and any shopping.
When to go to Kerlouan
Lifeguards cover Boutrouilles in summer, from 13:00 to 19:00, so outside those hours and that season treat the sea with more care. Kerlouan has under 2,000 residents, and the dunes and the GR34 path are quiet outside the summer holidays. Check how Meneham can be visited before an off-season trip.
Villas in Kerlouan
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Le Bruit de la Mer - Trouz ar Mor
Kerlouan, Finistère, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£79
per night
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Echo de Vagues
Kerlouan, Finistère, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£78
per night
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La Maison de Parrain
Kerlouan, Finistère, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
from£136
per night
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Les reflets bleus
Kerlouan, Finistère, France
6
3
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£108
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Kerlouan villa holidays: questions answered
Is Boutrouilles beach in Kerlouan good for families?
Yes. It is listed as a family beach, backed by dunes with views over the rock heaps, and has drinking water, toilets, parking and a first-aid post. The sea rescue service SNSM provides lifeguards on summer afternoons.
What is Meneham in Kerlouan?
A small fishing hamlet in Kerlouan with restored thatched cottages built among enormous boulders. It started as a 17th-century lookout post built by Vauban, and the guard house still sits squeezed between the rocks.
Can you walk the coast near Kerlouan?
Yes. The GR34 follows the old customs officers' path past small coves near Brignogan and the Pontusval point, where rocks are shaped like a turtle and a dog's head.
Is Kerlouan close to Brest airport?
Fairly. The drive is about 28 km and takes around 30 minutes. Public transport takes over an hour and a half with a change of bus line.
Does Kerlouan have shops and restaurants?
Not many. Kerlouan is a village of about 2,000 residents, so expect to drive for most shopping and eating out, with Brignogan-Plages about 5 km away.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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