Raguenes

Raguenes is a beach in Nevez, Arrondissement of Quimper, Brittany. Raguenes is situated nearby to the hamlet Kerstalen, as well as near Kerguillaouet.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Île Verte and Église Sainte-Thumette de Névez.

Île Verte

Islet

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The Île Verte is an island off the south coast of Brittany in the north west of France, lying to the south of Finistère, near Trégunc and Nevez. The island is a Daymark as an aid to navigation by sailors.

Église Sainte-Thumette de Névez

Church

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Église Sainte-Thumette de Névez is a church, which is situated 3 km north of Raguenes.

Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Névez

Chapel

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Chapelle Sainte-Barbe de Névez is situated 3½ km north of Raguenes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Névez and Pont-Aven.

Névez

Village

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Névez is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany, in north-western France. Nevez means "new" in Breton. The name is thought to have arisen when Trégunc was split in two in 1078, creating a new parish. Névez is situated 3 km north of Raguenes.