Located 15 minutes from Douarnenez, Locronan isone of Brittany’s most beautiful villages. It was protected from the outset as a Monument Historique, and its architectural heritage is typical of the region.
Many movies have been shot there, the most striking for the village being “Tess” by Roman Polanski, which in 1978 made it possible to bury all the electricity networks.
To visit Locronan, park in the parking lots on the outskirts of the village (there is a charge, except for the one at the bottom of the roundabout towards Douarnenez). You can then stroll at your leisure in the cobbled streets that plunge us into another time.
Locronan shops
The city is full of small shops that showcase craftsmanship: Cutlery, Leatherwork, Glassware, Pottery, Soapmaking … You’ll also find local designer boutiques to bring back little Breton gifts far from the clichés.
For those with a sweet tooth, don’t hesitate to try the kouign aman from boulangerie Le Guillou on the square, or take home some Breton beers from Loup Garou Gourmand. 
Saint Ronan church
The name Locronan comes from the Latin Locus Romani, meaning “the consecrated place of Ronan”, the Irish bishop who founded the town. The particularity of the church of Locronan is that it is a double building, made up of the church of Saint Ronan and the penity (which means hermitage in Breton).
You can discover a recumbent statue of Saint Ronan, carved in Kersanton stone, but also a treasure that will impress children.
From the 15th to the 17th century, weaving cloth for sails contributed to the town’s fame and prosperity. There were as many as 150 looms in operation. Several buildings in the main square date from this period, such as the Hôtel de la Compagnie des Indes and that of the Bureau des fabrics. The oldest building is the Gauthier hotel, which dates from 1624. It which now houses the Celtic bookstore.
La Troménie
In Locronan, there are two Troménies, which is unique in Brittany. They are processional marches made in silence, in Ronan’s footsteps. They perpetuate a tradition which would have Celtic origins. If you’re lucky enough to get there, you’ll be able to admire the traditional costumes and banners of Locronan and the surrounding communes.
La petite Troménie takes place every year.
It takes place on the second Sunday in July.
Its 6km course is accessible all year round.
La grande Troménie takes place every 6 years on the second and third Sundays in July. (The next Grand Trouténie will take place in 2031). Its course of approximately 12 km forms a quadrilateral passes partly on private grounds. It is accessible for a whole week in order to allow everyone to do so freely.
Ar Zoñj Chapel
To end your visit in style, follow the mountain road to its summit. Here you’ll discover the Ar Zoñj chapel (Chapel of Remembrance), rebuilt in 1977. It is an ideal place for a short break admiring the view, from Ménez Hom to the Bay of Douarnenez , located just 15 minutes by car.
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