Villas in Le Pouldu
Le Pouldu suits families wanting sheltered sandy beaches and a trace of Gauguin history at the mouth of the Laïta, in south-east Finistère. Most homes have a garden and the typical one sleeps about six. None has a private pool, and lifeguards cover Les Grands Sables only in July and August.
- Villas
- 13
- From, per week
- £382
About Le Pouldu
Le Pouldu is a small seaside resort in the commune of Clohars-Carnoët, at the far south-east of Finistère, where the Laïta river meets the sea and divides Finistère from Morbihan. A small harbour with about 100 moorings sits at the river mouth. The resort's beaches of Les Grands Sables, Bellangenet and Le Kérou are fine sand, and Les Grands Sables sits sheltered from the waves, with a sailing school. The homes are close together here. Most have a garden, and the typical one has three bedrooms and sleeps about six.
Is Le Pouldu right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting sheltered sand, river boat trips and Gauguin history
- Not for you if
- You want a lively evening scene or a large town on the doorstep, as Le Pouldu is a small resort.
Near Le Pouldu
Quimperlé
Town upstream on the Laïta; boat trips run on the river between Le Pouldu and Quimperlé.
Doëlan
A harbour at the back of a cove near the Moëlan-sur-Mer boundary, a notable sardine fishing port in the late 19th century.
Forêt de Carnoët
State forest of beech and oak covering 185 hectares in the north-east of the commune, inland from the resort.
Guidel-Plages
Across the river mouth in Morbihan, linked by a pedestrian boat crossing that runs only intermittently, and by road via the Pont Saint-Maurice.
Getting to Le Pouldu
Lorient airport is about 25 minutes by car from Clohars-Carnoët, the commune that includes Le Pouldu. A car is the practical choice for the beaches, the harbour at Doëlan and the forest, which sit a short way apart.
When to go to Le Pouldu
Lifeguard cover at Les Grands Sables runs from 1 July to 31 August, afternoons only, so choose beaches accordingly outside those dates. The foot-passenger boat across the Laïta to Guidel-Plages runs only intermittently, so check before planning a trip around it.
Villas in Le Pouldu
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Villa de la Paix
Le Pouldu, Finistère, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£88
per night
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2-Bedroom Home, Le Pouldu
Le Pouldu, Finistère, France
4
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£71
per night
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5-Bedroom Home, Le Pouldu
Le Pouldu, Finistère, France
8
5
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£125
per night
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3-star property
La Sardinerie de la Crique de Porsac'h
Le Pouldu, Finistère, France
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
Le Pouldu villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Le Pouldu sandy?
Yes. Les Grands Sables, Bellangenet and Le Kérou are all fine sand. Les Grands Sables is sheltered from waves, has lifeguards in summer afternoons and has held a Blue Flag.
What is the Gauguin connection with Le Pouldu?
Paul Gauguin and Meyer de Haan lodged at Marie Henry's inn here, the Buvette de la Plage, and in autumn 1889 its residents covered the interior with murals. A museum house now recreates the inn.
Can you take a boat from Le Pouldu to Quimperlé?
Yes, boat trips run on the Laïta between Le Pouldu and Quimperlé. Check the timetable for the dates you travel, as a separate foot-passenger crossing to Guidel-Plages runs only intermittently.
Do Le Pouldu homes have a private pool?
No home in this area has one. Most have a garden, and the typical home has three bedrooms and sleeps about six, with few sleeping more than eight.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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