Brittany's Coastal Wonders
Brittany’s Atlantic coastline is defined by its rugged granite cliffs, historic maritime signals, and sweeping bays. This collection spans from the dramatic promontories of the Crozon Peninsula to the unique pink sands of the north. Key sites include the Phare de l'Île Vierge, the tallest stone lighthouse in the world, and the medieval ruins of Saint-Mathieu Abbey. These landmarks highlight centuries of maritime history and the powerful natural forces of the Iroise Sea and the English Channel.
A Pointe du Raz
The Pointe du Raz is a promontory that extends into the Atlantic from western Brittany, in France. The local Breton name is Beg ar Raz.
B Cap de la Chèvre
The cap de la Chèvre is the southernmost point of the Crozon peninsula in western Brittany in France.
C Pointe Saint-Mathieu
The pointe Saint-Mathieu is a headland located near Le Conquet in the territory of the commune of Plougonvelin in France, flanked by 20m…
D Ploumanac'h Lighthouse
The Ploumanac'h Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Côtes-d'Armor, France, located in Perros-Guirec.
E Pointe de Pen-Hir
The pointe de Pen-Hir is a promontory of the Crozon peninsula in Brittany, to the south-west of Camaret-sur-Mer.
F Lighthouse Saint Mathieu
The Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Plougonvelin, around Brest in Finistère.
G Phare du Cap Fréhel
Built between 1946 and 1950, this lighthouse stands on the high cliffs of Cap Fréhel. It is one of the most powerful lighthouses in France, with a beam visible for up to 53 kilometers.
H La Grève Blanche Beach
White sand beach in the Trégor region, characterized by clear waters and surrounding granite rock formations.
I Eckmühl Lighthouse
The Phare d'Eckmühl, also known as Point Penmarc'h Light or Saint-Pierre Light, is an active lighthouse in Penmarc'h, Finistère department,…
J Lighthouse Île Vierge
Standing at 82.5 meters, this is the tallest stone lighthouse in the world. Completed in 1902, its interior walls are lined with 12,500 tiles of opal glass to protect against humidity.
K Phare de Pontusval
Built in 1869 on the granite rocks of Beg-Pol, this lighthouse serves as a crucial navigational link between the lights of Île Vierge and Île de Batz.
L Baie des Trépassés
Baie des Trépassés, or the Bay of the Dead, is a bay on Cap Sizun on the west coast of Finistère, in Brittany, France.
M Lighthouse Créac'h
Phare du Créac'h or Kreac'h lighthouse or Créac'h lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ushant, France.
N Lighthouse Le Toulinguet
Located on the western tip of the Crozon Peninsula, this lighthouse was built in 1848 within a fortified military enclosure.
O Phare de Beg Léguer
A coastal signal marking the entrance to the Léguer estuary near Lannion.
P Bellangenet Beach
A superb beach with plenty of sunshine, fine sand and pleasant waters. Great fun for the whole day.
Q Plage du Guesclin
Large sandy beach located between Saint-Malo and Cancale, featuring the historic Fort du Guesclin on a nearby tidal islet.
R Isle Wrac'h lighthouse
Marking the entrance to the Aber Wrac'h estuary, this lighthouse is accessible on foot during low tide and frequently hosts art exhibitions.
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