Villas in Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau suits larger families and groups who want islands, lighthouses and small beaches on the Abers coast of north Finistère. Most homes here sleep six or more and all have a garden, but very few have a pool, so plan days around the shore.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £587
About Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau is a large, spread-out commune between the Aber Wrac'h estuary and the open sea, with three bourgs: Plouguerneau itself inland, Lilia facing the sea to the west and Le Grouanec looking inland to the east. It has 45 kilometres of coast, islands included, and the longest shoreline of any commune in France. The shore is a string of beaches such as Grève Blanche, Koréjou, Saint-Cava and Kervenni, with rocky islets and small harbours at Koréjou and Lilia. Homes are scattered across the commune, so check which village a house is near. Evenings are low-key: near Kervenni there is a crêperie, a pizzeria and a couple of restaurants, but nothing like nightlife.
Is Plouguerneau right for you?
- Best for
- Families and groups who like islands, tides and coast walking
- Not for you if
- You need a pool or a resort town with shops and bars on the doorstep.
Near Plouguerneau
Île Vierge lighthouse
The tallest lighthouse in Europe at 82.5 metres, a five-minute boat ride offshore, with 365 steps to climb and views to Ouessant on clear days.
Île Wrac'h
A tidal island with a lighthouse and garden, reached on foot across the foreshore from Saint-Cava beach in about fifteen minutes at low tide.
Guissény
The neighbour to the east, sharing the long Vougot beach, with dunes and a bird-rich marsh behind the Curnic dyke.
Getting to Plouguerneau
Brest Bretagne airport is about thirty kilometres away. BreizhGo bus 20 runs from Brest station to Lilia in about 50 minutes, but homes are scattered across a big commune, so a car is the practical choice for most stays.
Villas in Plouguerneau
2-star property
3-star property
L'Air du Large
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£125
per night
Men Toul Lilia
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
12
6
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£239
per night
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
8
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£152
per night
5-Bedroom Home, Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
12
5
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+11 more
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Plouguerneau
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
9
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£95
per night
Charmante maison à 200m de la plage
Plouguerneau, Finistère, France
6
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£205
per night
Plouguerneau villa holidays: questions answered
Can you walk to Île Wrac'h from Plouguerneau?
At low tide, yes. The crossing starts from Saint-Cava beach and takes around fifteen minutes over the foreshore. Watch the tide closely and bring boots. On big spring tides walkers also reach Stagadon or Île Vierge and return by boat.
How do you visit the Île Vierge lighthouse near Plouguerneau?
By boat. A five-minute crossing takes you to the island, then 365 steps lead to the top of the lighthouse, which at 82.5 metres is the tallest in Europe. In season, some people paddle out by kayak or paddleboard instead.
Is Plouguerneau good for families with young children?
Mostly, if they enjoy shellfish gathering and sand more than pools. Kervenni, at the mouth of the Aber Wrac'h, is a good sandcastle beach with parking, but it has no lifeguards, so keep a close eye on small children.
Why is Plouguerneau linked with seaweed?
The commune calls itself the capital of the goémoniers, the seaweed gatherers, and an ecomuseum tells their story. Another local oddity is Iliz Koz, a medieval village buried by sand in the 18th century that can now be visited.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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