The Finistère lighthouse route
Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0
Did you know? Brittany has the largest number of lighthouses in the world! 20 of them can be discovered along the Finistère lighthouse route. Here are three must-see lighthouses less than 45 minutes from Brest.
This is Europe's tallest lighthouse, and the tallest ashlar lighthouse in the world! Commissioned in 1902, this 82.5m giant is fully automated and impressively majestic. From the top, after climbing the 383 steps, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Abers region. The first lighthouse, 33m high, still stands beside it.
📍 L'Île Vierge, 29880 Plouguerneau
⏰ Open from April to October.
Impossible to miss this 26m-high grey stone lighthouse, which has stood at the entrance to Brest roadstead since the mid-19th century. It is considered to be one of Brittany's most emblematic lighthouses. From the top of the Petit Minou lighthouse, you can enjoy a superb panorama of the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse and the Crozon peninsula.
📍 Pointe du Minou, 29280 Plouzané
⏰ Open every afternoon in July and August
💶 Adults: €4; 5-12 years: €2, free for under-5s (2023 prices)
Head for the Pointe Saint-Mathieu to admire the lighthouse of the same name, built in 1835. Standing 37m high and listed as a Historic Monument, it is characterised by its white silhouette with "Saint-Mathieu" in large red letters. Guided tours are organised all year round.
📍 29217 Plougonvelin
⏰ Open all year round
💶 Adults: €5; children (aged 12 and under): €2.5. Online booking available at https://www.iroise-bretagne.bzh/activite/phare-de-saint-mathieu/
Ideally located a 10-minute walk from Brest city centre, opposite the Marina, our 4-star establishment offers 90 rooms and suites as well as furnished and equipped studios. You will be charmed by the colourful, contemporary decor and the superb views over the sea and the port of Brest.
Round off your stay with a moment of relaxation in our wellness and spa area, which includes :
Don't hesitate any longer and choose our 4-star establishment in Brest for your next stay in Brittany in Finistère!
Three must-see lighthouses on the Finistère lighthouse route
The Île Vierge lighthouse
This is Europe's tallest lighthouse, and the tallest ashlar lighthouse in the world! Commissioned in 1902, this 82.5m giant is fully automated and impressively majestic. From the top, after climbing the 383 steps, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Abers region. The first lighthouse, 33m high, still stands beside it.
📍 L'Île Vierge, 29880 Plouguerneau
⏰ Open from April to October.
Petit Minou lighthouse
Impossible to miss this 26m-high grey stone lighthouse, which has stood at the entrance to Brest roadstead since the mid-19th century. It is considered to be one of Brittany's most emblematic lighthouses. From the top of the Petit Minou lighthouse, you can enjoy a superb panorama of the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse and the Crozon peninsula.
📍 Pointe du Minou, 29280 Plouzané
⏰ Open every afternoon in July and August
💶 Adults: €4; 5-12 years: €2, free for under-5s (2023 prices)
Saint-Mathieu lighthouse
Head for the Pointe Saint-Mathieu to admire the lighthouse of the same name, built in 1835. Standing 37m high and listed as a Historic Monument, it is characterised by its white silhouette with "Saint-Mathieu" in large red letters. Guided tours are organised all year round.
📍 29217 Plougonvelin
⏰ Open all year round
💶 Adults: €5; children (aged 12 and under): €2.5. Online booking available at https://www.iroise-bretagne.bzh/activite/phare-de-saint-mathieu/
Your residence-spa in Brest
Ideally located a 10-minute walk from Brest city centre, opposite the Marina, our 4-star establishment offers 90 rooms and suites as well as furnished and equipped studios. You will be charmed by the colourful, contemporary decor and the superb views over the sea and the port of Brest.
Round off your stay with a moment of relaxation in our wellness and spa area, which includes :
- Jacuzzi
- Hammam
- Sauna
- Relaxation pool
- Norwegian shower
Don't hesitate any longer and choose our 4-star establishment in Brest for your next stay in Brittany in Finistère!
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