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Tourism in Iroise

The Fort of Bertheaume, in Plougonvelin

After having been faithfully restored, the Fort de Bertheaume , built in the 5th century on an islet overlooking the entrance to the Goulet de Brest, invites you to discover its past through numerous exhibitions and activities .

The site of Pointe Saint-Mathieu in Plougonvelin, with its chapel, its lighthouse, its abbey

Pointe Saint-Mathieu is an exceptional site where the remains of the abbey, the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse, the Memorial to sailors who died for France, the semaphore and the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel stand.

The panorama from the point is one of the most impressive in Brittany: on a clear day, the view goes from the Pointe du Raz and the island of Sein to Ouessant and Molène, passing by thecapes and points of the Crozon peninsula. We can also see the legendary Pierres Noires lighthouse in the distance.

The lighthouses of the Iroise Sea that can be visited: Trézien and Saint Mathieu

  • Standing 37 m high (58 m above sea level), the Saint-Mathieu lighthouse in Plougonvelin was built in 1835 due to the dilapidated abbey tower. It signals the route to follow to enter the Brest strait. Its light has a range of 29 miles (approximately 55 km). It is possible to visit it and climb its 163 steps , to discover a 360° panorama of the Iroise Sea , its islands and its ten lighthouses.
  • From its height of 37 meters, the Trézien lighthouse in Plouarzel, built in 1894, illuminates the open sea up to 42 km away. From up there, the panorama is fantastic, with the Corsen point visible.where the regional maritime rescue center, Cross Corsen, is located.

Museum of Memories 39-45, in Plougonvelin

A stone's throw from Pointe Saint Mathieu, this museum takes us back in time to an exceptional German command blockhouse .

The Iroise Marine Natural Park

Departing from the port of Le Conquet, during an excursion or a day at sea , unforgettable moments await visitors in the heart of the Iroise Marine Natural Park, discovering the landscapes, birds and marine mammals of the tip of Brittany.

The Ponant Islands, departing from Le Conquet

Two shipping companies offer daily crossings from the Port of Le Conquettowards the islands of Ouessant and Molène.

The 3 Priests Recreation Park in Milizac

La Récré des Trois Curés is a 12-hectare leisure and amusement park located about twenty kilometers from La Grange Neuve. It offers numerous attractions for children and thrills for adults. Everything here has been designed to ensure a pleasant, relaxing day out for the whole family.

The Seaweed House, in Lanildut

The commune of Lanildut, in partnership with the Iroise Marine Natural Park, is offering a space for promoting the algae of the Molène archipelago , by retracing the evolution of harvesting and processing techniques, the life of the port of Lanildut and the seaweed harvesters...