The Plage du Ris a canvas for solidarity

For the new year several Douarnenistes led by the artitist Émilie Vincent came down to the beach to create a big mandala of solidarity to support all the Syrians caught in the war. Even a small community at the far end of the Finisterre can express its compassion for others as we step into a new year.

For more info check out the Ouest-France article and video.

Open Water Swim Series Visits Douarnenez in 2017

It was recently announced that the Plage des Sables Blancs in Tréboul will be the site of an open water swimming marathon on July 15th and 16th 2017.
they hope to attract 150-200 swimmers who will compete over several distances 1, 2, 2.5 and 5km.

Douarnenez open water swim club hopes to be well represented

For more information check out http://www.letelegramme.fr/finistere/douarnenez/nage-en-eau-libre-grand-rendez-vous-en-juillet-aux-sables-blancs-04-01-2017-11351660.php