Fête de la Mer de Gwin Zegal

ℹ️ No edition is currently confirmed. The Gwin Zegal Sea Festival did not take place in 2025: the Amicale des plaisanciers de Gwin Zégal was denied permission by the town hall to set up within the 100-meter coastal zone at Le Palus (Ouest-France, February 23, 2025). No dates have been announced since, and the Falaises d'Armor tourist office has indicated that the event is no longer on the agenda. We will update this page as soon as a new edition is officially announced.

A maritime festival in Plouha

The Gwin Zegal Sea Festival was organized by the Amicale des plaisanciers de Gwin Zégal, a boating association based in Plouha, Côtes-d'Armor. It was held by the sea at the Le Palus site, near the Gwin Zegal port—one of the last two remaining stake ports in Brittany, where boats are moored to wooden poles driven into the seabed of the cove.

Blessing of the sea and maritime traditions

The day began with a parade through the town of Plouha, featuring boats, bagad bands, and Breton dancing, followed by the blessing of the sea in the presence of sea scouts. Sea shanties performed by the Bordée de Plouha were a major highlight, keeping the coastal town's maritime heritage alive.

Entertainment, dancing, and fireworks

The program included rescue dog demonstrations with the Saint-Quay-Portrieux SNSM, a periwinkle spitting contest, Breton dance workshops, a raffle with prizes from local merchants, a public dance, and a grand fireworks display to close the event. On-site catering offered scallop skewers, mussels, and galettes-saucisses. Admission was free.