Between land and sea: the Bizien estuary at Pouldouran

The site

Equally popular with birds and walkers seeking nature and a glimpse of a more hidden side of Brittany, the Bizien estuary was once home to a small harbour for goémoniers, the seaweed gatherers. Nestled at the head of the estuary lies the charming little village of Pouldouran, which has retained its charm and character. Between land and sea, fresh water and salt water, the landscape changes with the tides and is home to a unique array of flora and fauna.
Several walking trails start from the ‘maison des talus’ and the flax-drying sheds, allowing visitors to explore not only the estuary and the Bizien valley but also a rich rural heritage featuring sunken paths, embankments, stone walls and other flax-drying sheds.