Finistère district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Briec

Briec is a town in Finistère district, Brittany, France, home to about 4,880 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 42 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 3 beaches & coast and 2 museums. The must-see places are Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot (13 km), Chapelle de Ty Mamm Doué (15 km) and Église Saint-Guinal (15 km).

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Briec, Brittany
Briec, Finistère district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Briec at a glance

Location
Finistère district, Brittany, France
Population
about 4,880
Coordinates
48.1017° N, 3.9983° W
Places within 50 km
69 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Briec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Briec: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Briec

111 churches within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Briec

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Château de Trévarez (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Briec

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Phare de Sainte-Marine (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Briec

10 museums within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Musée Départemental Breton (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Briec

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Ménez-Hom (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Briec

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Briec. The closest is Jardin Botanique des Montagnes Noires (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Briec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Briec
  2. 13 km Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot · church, Finistère
  3. 5 km Église Saint-Guinal · church, Finistère
  4. 7 km Chapelle de Ty Mamm Doué · church, Finistère
  5. 19 km Église Saint-Jérôme · church, Finistère
  6. 7 km Église Saint-Idunet · church, Finistère
  7. 16 km Back to Briec

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From travellers near Briec

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How to reach Briec

    All places near Briec by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Briec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches42111Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1170Château de Trévarez (19 km)
    Beaches & coast318Phare de Sainte-Marine (35 km)
    Museums210Musée Départemental Breton (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Ménez-Hom (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Jardin Botanique des Montagnes Noires (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Île de l'Aber (44 km)
    Parks16Arboretum du Cranou (31 km)
    Caves13Grotte de Menez Dregan (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Lac de Guerlédan (89 km)
    Other attractions01Sémaphore de L'île de Batz (90 km)

    Briec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Briec?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot (church, about 13 km), Chapelle de Ty Mamm Doué (church, about 15 km), Église Saint-Guinal (church, about 15 km), Église Saint-Jérôme (church, about 15 km), Église Saint-Idunet (church, about 16 km), Cathédrale Saint-Corentin (church, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Briec?

    69 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 3 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Briec?

    Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot, about 13 km by road; Chapelle de Ty Mamm Doué (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Briec?

    Château de Trévarez, about 19 km by road; Château de Cheffontaines (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Briec?

    Phare de Sainte-Marine, about 35 km by road; Langoz Lighthouse (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Briec?

    Start in Briec, visit Chapelle Notre-Dame de Kerdévot, then Église Saint-Guinal, then Chapelle de Ty Mamm Doué, then Église Saint-Jérôme, then Église Saint-Idunet, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Briec?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Briec

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Briec’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Briec on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.