Douarnenez

Hebrides; such are the caves of Morgat, in the bay of Douarnenez, in Brittany, the caves of Bonifacio, in Corsica, those of

The Mysterious Island 2005

Hebrides; such are the caves of Morgat, in the bay of Douarnenez, in Brittany, the caves of Bonifacio, in Corsica, those of

The Mysterious Island 2005

Penmarch and Pontcroix, whence they carried off an immense booty and 300 vessels, with which they scoured the seas; and lastly, Douarnenez and the

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

Douarnenez presented a most lively appearance; fleets of small boats arriving from every direction, and a huge steamer from Brest, which was obliged to land its passengers in small boats, on account of the shallowness of the water.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

The road runs round a hill, along an estuary formed by the river, and suddenly the beautiful lake, called the Bay of Douarnenez, bursts on the sight, of a blue as lovely as the Italian seas.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

He murdered above fifteen hundred peasants at Plougastel, sank an English ship, without allowing her crew a moment to save themselves, imprisoned and tortured at Douarnenez all who fell into his hands.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

Wheel of Sacring Bells, Notre Dame-de-Comfort, near Douarnenez, 279 59.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

The young men of Douarnenez wear blue jackets, embroidered in colours, with rows of plated buttons, the sleeves and waistcoat of a darker blue than the jacket, scarlet sashes, some with plaited bragou bras and shining leather gaiters; but most of them wore trowsers, their hair long, and their hats with two or three rows of coloured variegated chenille.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

Comfort — Wheel of Sacring-Bells — Town of Douarnenez, 279 — Pardon of Ste.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser

The road from Audierne to Douarnenez passes by Pontcroix, a little town on the same river (Goazien) as Audierne, along which the road runs — a charming drive.

Brittany & Its Byways Fanny Bury Palliser