Gourin is on the southern slope of the Montagnes Noires (French, Black Mountains).

The river Inam rises in the northern part of Gourin and flows to the south.

This small town is well known for the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges against local nobles at the end of the 17th century.

It has a large copy of the Statue of Liberty standing in the main square opposite the town hall alongside the monument to the fallen soldiers of the 20th century who came from this region.

The people of this region are very proud of their Celtic heritage and have preserved many old customs and traditions.