Vyhliadky v Bretónsku

Scenic Viewpoints & Landscapes

This collection highlights Brittany’s diverse topography, from the pink granite formations of Ploumanac'h and the deep coastal abyss at Le Gouffre to the wind-swept cliffs of Pointe du Raz. It includes historic maritime structures like the Petit Minou and Saint-Mathieu lighthouses, as well as high-altitude vistas from the Monts d'Arrée. Inland, the list features the botanical collections of Jardin du Kestellic and the medieval ruins of Château de La Roche-Maurice, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's natural and architectural heritage.

Scenic Viewpoints & Landscapes — Mapa

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Grand site naturel de Ploumanac'h

Known for distinctive pink granite rock formations sculpted by erosion along the Sentier des Douaniers. The site features the Mean Ruz lighthouse and views over the Seven Islands archipelago.

Kergourlay / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Château de Rosanbo

The Château de Rosanbo, in the Breton commune of Lanvellec in the French département of Côtes d'Armor, overlooks the Bô river valley.

Rundvald / Public domain

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Lighthouse Le Minou

Located at the entrance to the Brest roadstead, this lighthouse is accessible via a stone bridge. It signals the channel to the port of Brest and stands opposite the Pointe du Portzic.

OLIVIER Gérard / CC-BY-SA

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Le Gouffre

A dramatic coastal site in Plougrescant featuring a deep chasm and the famous Castel Meur house wedged between two massive granite blocks to protect it from Atlantic storms.

Murzabov / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Lighthouse Saint Mathieu

The Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Plougonvelin, around Brest in Finistère.

Vassil / Public domain

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Pointe du Raz

A rocky headland in Finistère rising 70 meters above the sea. It overlooks the Raz de Sein strait and the isolated La Vieille lighthouse, marking the western tip of the Cap Sizun.

Jean Pierre Marie Jazet (1788-1871) / Public domain

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Butte de César

Also known as the Tumulus de Tumiac, this Neolithic burial mound dates back to 4000 BC. The summit provides 360-degree views over the Gulf of Morbihan and the Rhuys Peninsula.

Moreau.henri / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Monts d'Arrée

The Monts d'Arrée, or Menezioù Are in Breton, are an ancient mountain range in western Brittany, which forms part of the Armorican massif.

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La Roche Tremblante

A massive granite boulder positioned so precisely that it can be rocked by hand. It is a key feature of the chaotic granite landscape along the Ploumanac'h coastline.

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Pointe de Bihit

A natural headland in Trébeurden offering panoramic views of Lannion Bay and the Île de Batz. The site is covered in gorse and heather, typical of Breton heathland.

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Jardin du Kestellic

A private botanical garden overlooking the Jaudy river. It features over 1,800 species, including rare exotic and Mediterranean plants thriving in a protected microclimate.

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Château de La Roche-Maurice

Ruins of a 12th-century fortress perched on a 40-meter-high rocky promontory. It historically controlled the Elorn valley and the route between Brest and Morlaix.

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Château Pierre II

Ruins of a 15th-century castle built by Peter II, Duke of Brittany. The site includes remains of the ramparts and towers that once formed Guingamp's medieval defenses.

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Pointe du Décollé

A rocky viewpoint in Saint-Lunaire offering vistas across the Emerald Coast. From the cross at the tip, visitors can see Saint-Malo, the Petit Bé, and Cézembre island.

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Panorama du Rohou

An elevated viewpoint overlooking the Trieux estuary. It provides a clear perspective of the Bréhat archipelago and the maritime activity around the port of Loguivy-de-la-Mer.