Works of art to see Finistère

Its construction started in 1834 and it took three years to build this tower of 44 metres. Its electification was done before the Second World War. At sixty-seven meters above the English Channel, it lights up to 36 km at sea. 198 steps allow you to reach the top of the platform: you can enjoy a panorama stretching from Sept-îles to the east in the Virgin Island to the west, at the entrance of Aber Wrac'h, via the entrance of Morlaix bay.

It was in the 17th century that its construction was decided and built. It is therefore one of the oldest French lighthouses still in service. But it was no longer enough to mark the entrance to the English Channel: a semaphore is now watching, about 100 metres lower, accompanied by a more effective radar. You can climb the 104 steps of the Stiff lighthouse to enjoy a breathtaking view of the island! Like five other lighthouses in Finistère, it has been classified as a Historic Monument since 2010. Namely: Stiff Bay is the main place to live, after Lampaul. It lives at the rhythm of the arrivals of boats making the connections with the continent and of the few fishing and material transport boats.

The Trezian directional lighthouse was commissioned in 1894 to guide the boats that take the Channel channel. At 500 m from the shore, it is aligned with that of Kermorvan, located at the entrance to the Conquet. If reaching the lighthouse of the lighthouse involves climbing 182 steps, you will not regret the effort: you will then be 37.20 m from the ground, 86.20 m above sea level, and enjoy a splendid panorama! A magnificent view of the Iroise Sea, the islands of the Molène archipelago (the main ones are Balanec, Bannec, Béniguet, Litry, Trielen and Queménes) as well as the island of Ouessant and even the island of Sein, in a clear time. At the foot of the lighthouse, the warden's house has been developed and presents a permanent exhibition, Marking in the Four Channel Channel: Explanatory panels, objects and models explain the operation of lighthouses and lenses of Fresnel. A temporary exhibition is now complete.

The third marina in southern Brittany, Port-la-Forêt welcomes the largest skippers of the race offshore. " Portlaf ", as it is said here, houses the Finistère Race Pole, the National Center of Excellence for High-Level Athletes who excel in ocean races on Figaros, monocoques and multihulls of 60 feet. The biggest skippers have passed through Port-la-Forêt, including some competitors from the Vendée globe, including François Gabard… that's say! But here, the champions lined up with boaters and walkers on the coastal trails, in bars and in restaurants where everyone likes to find themselves.