Penmarch
in Finistère of Brittany Region, France

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.817 and -4.333 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 49' 0" and W -4° 19' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:20 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:36 am and 5:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Penmarch

Penmarch in Finistère (Brittany Region) is a town located in France about 315 mi (or 507 km) west of Paris, the country's capital town.

Time in Penmarch is now 10:20 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Penmarch. The closest airport in France is Quimper-Cornouaille Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Quimper, Chateaulin, Brest, Morlaix and Lorient. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 84%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Moderate rain, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

ATC9K 2010-dec windsurf en moufle.mp4

Published: December 05, 2010
Length: 55:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheJulflo


La Torche vue du ciel

Published: April 16, 2011
Length: 56:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darryl Chanin

Video prise d'un Pike Superior avec une GoPro HD.


Bodyboard @Finistère Sud - PNJ CAM SD21

Published: March 24, 2015
Length: 11:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Laurent Lelarge

Musique : Klangkarussell - Moments.


Mistral Take Off 8'0 @Latorche

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 00:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Josurfine

Trying to make a short movie about the trip. But that takes time so first some small separate clips :-)


Coucher de soleil en Baie d'Audierne

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 13:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Christian Peigné

soir de grande marée.


Surf à la Torche

Published: December 29, 2006
Length: 19:09 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: aladin0248

Vagues déferlantes au sud de la baie d'Audierne vues de la Pointe de la Torche (Finistère sud, France) I agree it's not really a good video, but I didn't mind to upload it on YouTube when...


Slalom - La Torche

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 11:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: fechanga29

Sessions de slalom entre PorsCarn et la pointe de la Torche pendant le week-end de l'Ascension.


POINTE DE LA TORCHE ST GUENOLE

Published: February 15, 2014
Length: 55:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: camping les hortensias loctudy


La Torche en windsurf (formula windsurfing)

Published: October 17, 2014
Length: 08:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jonathan rakotoarimanana

Session formula windsurfing entre La Torche et le port de St Guénolé.


La Torche Pro France - Main Event Day #3

Published: November 01, 2013
Length: 55:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TwentyNineTV

Day 6 - Main Event Round 4 to 5 Men & Round 2 to 4 Women.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Point Penmarc'h

Point Penmarc'h, often spelled Point Penmarch, or in French Pointe de Penmarc'h, is the extremity of a small peninsula in Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France, and the northern limit of the Bay of Biscay. It contains the fortified remains of a town which was of considerable importance from the 14th to the 16th centuries, and included today's commune of Penmarc'h, which covers the harbours of Saint-Guénolé and Kerity.

Located at 47.8, -4.36667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of France, Geography of Brittany, Geography of Finistère

Pointe de la Torche

Pointe de la Torche (Breton: Beg an Dorchenn) is a promontory located at the southeastern end of the Baie d'Audierne in the commune of Plomeur in the Bigouden region of Finistère, France. It is an officially recognised natural site and at the top of the promontory is a prehistoric settlement and burial site that is registered as a historic monument.

Located at 47.8367, -4.35444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of France, Geography of Brittany, Geography of Finistère

capture of the webcam Kervilon: Penmarch-Plage

Kervilon: Penmarch-Plage, Kervilon (source)

capture of the webcam Kervilon: Penmarch-Panoramique HD

Kervilon: Penmarch-Panoramique HD, Kervilon (source)

capture of the webcam Penmarch: Live

Penmarch: Live, Penmarch (source)

capture of the webcam Kérity: Penmarch-Panoramique HD

Kérity: Penmarch-Panoramique HD, Kérity (source)

capture of the webcam Kérity: Penmarch-Live

Kérity: Penmarch-Live, Kérity (source)

capture of the webcam Kérity: Penmarch-Kerity

Kérity: Penmarch-Kerity, Kérity (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
パンマール, Панмарк, Caput Equi, Penmarc'h, 庞马尔克