History

As the most expansive dune area in Finistère, the Bay of Audierne is a fragile natural environment that needs protection. Shaped by ocean and winds, it is home to exceptional fauna, flora and landscapes. Established in Tréguennec, the Maison des Paluds is a visitor center providing a range of interpretative facilities: a reading room, exhibitions…

During World War II During World War II, the Nazis soon took an interest in the pebble dune lying between La Torche and Penhors. At the time the dune was quite impressive: extending 10 km reaching a median height of over 5 meters. It was thus a prime source of raw materials to build blockhouses…