Natural heritage

Preservation of fauna, flora and the sea side gives you the opportunity to experience genuine Brittany. Please, ask us for information or arrange activities for you.

QUIMPER CORNOUAILLE

Menez-Hom

This mountain of 330 meters is the highest point of Brittany. It is easy to climb and rewards you with an amazing view of the surroundings. From here you can see all quarters and enjoy a spectacular sunset. The Menez-Hom is an old volcano. It is popular among paragliders.

Point du Raz

This place is known for its view on the ocean and Ile de Seine.  High waves beat steep rocks and it feels as being at the outer parts of the world. The surroundings of Point du Raz are nature conservancy areas. They are the habitat of seabirds.

Ile de Seine

From this isle you can see the Point du Raz from a different perspective. From this former World War 2 bulwark of resistance you can see the beach, the ocean and the locals’ colourful houses.

Mousterlin – Fouesnant

Bird watchers just have to visit this region. In the polder between  Mousterlin and Fouesnant you will find a bird sanctuary. During summertime the local tourist office organizes walks here.

the Fouesnant coast

White beaches and blue-green water make this place a paradise for offshore fishing. The sea view is overwhelming. It is the place to spend a lazy day or walk the marked 9 km route along the coast. There are also longer walks from here (GR34, the so-called customs path, 1800 kilometres along the Breton and Norman coast).

BREST TERRES OCÉANES

Tour du cap de la Chevre

Another beautiful spot along the coast. When the sky is bright you can see several islands from the cap.  

There is a marked day’s march leading you along the coast and through the inland, from Morgat to the castle of Dinan. Do not forget to take a look at the Pointe de Saint-Hernot, the magnificent bay of Porz Créguen and the cliff above the beach of La Palue.

Archipel de Ouessant

Literally the Finistere, the end of the world. This archipelago consists of 7 island of which only Ouessant and Molene are inhabited. With Compagnie maritime Penn ar Bed you can take the boat to one of the islands or you can make a round trip to admire the animals, landscapes and the lighthouses.

Parc naturel regional d’Armorique

A regional nature reserve  of some 125.000 acres, stretches from the Mont d’Arrée to the islands of the Mer d’Iroise, enclosing varied and authentic landscapes. Heath, peat moors, dunes, cliffs and woods: together they are the image of Brittany and offer surprising discoveries.

You can walk or go by car and choose special places to go or visit villages where you will find the authentic Breton culture. 

Huelgoat

Huelgoat harbours a legendary wood and is the cradle of many Celtic legends among which Arthur and Merlin. The river Argent is the home of fairies. The rocky landscape seems to join this storybook place. Some rocks resemble shapes like a bed, a wooden spoon, a fork and an umbrella.