Moorlands, Marshes and More

Come and discover the moorlands and marshes of Finistère.

Marshes

Humid areas provide some of the richest natural environments. Unusual species of plants and flowers, rare wildlife and a biological diversity are to be found here, not to mention the wealth of activities that are enhanced by such surroundings.

Some marshes to add to your itinerary:

- Marais du Curnic – Guisseny
- Marais de Brouennou – Landeda
- Marais de Kervigen – Plomodiern, Ploeven
- Marais de Mousterlin – Fouesnant
- Marais de Penfoulic – Fouesnant
 

Also take a trip to the 'Maison des marais' in Fouesnant for all things marshy

Peat bogs

The department of Finistère has over 200 peat bogs known locally as 'tourbières'. Our natural heritage is exceptionally rich and varied, but the area around the Monts d’Arrée and the Montagnes Noires abounds in peat bogs.

Peat is a fossil fuel created when two elements decompose together: organic matter and water. According to the water levels of a particular site, a peat bog can become a valley, a slope, a spongy surface or even a hillock.

Peat bogs to venture to: 

- Tourbière de Langazel – Trémaouezan
- Tourbière du Mougau – Commana
- Tourbières de l’arrière Venec – Brennilis
- Tourbière de Cast
- Tourbière de Kerogan - Quimper