8 Lighthouses to Explore in Brittany

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Brittany

Brittany is the farthest west of the regions of Metropolitan France. It is named after the historic and geographic region of Brittany

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Lighthouses to Explore in Brittany

Île Vierge

A beautiful islet which was located in the commune of Plouguerneau. It is home to the tallest traditional stone lighthouse in Europe. This lighthouse offers a panoramic view of this area and also the vast sea. There is a beautiful coastal path to reach this islet. There is also an Abbey in the island also you can spend a nice time on the beach here.

Île Vierge lighthouse

One of the highest lighthouses which as built-in France with 365 steps. It asbuilt in the early 20th century and It belongs to the small village Plouguerneau in the Département Finistère. The inside of the lighthouse is covered in white opal glass tiles, as protection from humidity and dust. the view from the top of this mountain is truly wonderful and the lighthouse is easily accessible from every side. It was one of the main attractions in this area.

Le Phare du Petit Minou

A beautiful lighthouse which was located at Plouzané, a Breton municipality of Finistère. Built-in the mid-nineteenth century, it was fully automated in the late 1980s. It was located on a rock advanced to sea on the northern coast of the Brest gully. One of the nice places to spend some beautiful time. This beautiful lighthouse was built in the early year of the nineteenth-century and later it was automated in the year 1980.

Phare d'Eckmühl

A majestic lighthouse that was inaugurated in the year 1897 located at the tip of Penmarc'h. This beautiful lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the entire Audierne Bay. Reaching the top takes climbing 307 steps, 227 stone steps followed by an iron staircase. It was open to the public all time.

Phare de Men Ruz

A beautiful lighthouse which was located in Côtes-d'Armor, France which is still active and it is not open for the public. The structure is made up of Pink granite and is located in a prime location. It has a lot of history to say and is one of the most visited locations by tourists.

Pointe Saint-Mathieu

A beautiful coast which was famous for its lighthouse and a beautiful abbey. This is a place which is very nice to see with its cliffs and the coast is very calm and also you can explore the beauty of the sea and the historic lighthouse stands as a majestic building which increases the beauty of this area. Nice place for a walk and you can get away from the busy daily lives.

Rue du Phare de la Jument

A beautiful lighthouse that was located in the northwestern part of France, Brittany which was built on a massive rock of the island of Ushant. It is one of the very diffrent lighthouses in this area. The lighthouse became well known in 1989, through a series of photographs taken by Jean Guichard. It is quite risky to reach the lighthouse. But the view of the lighthouse is truly astonishing.

Saint-Mathieu lighthouse

The Saint-Mathieu lighthouse is located at the end of the tip of the same name at the Plougonvelin, in Brittany, north of the harbor of Brest. It was built in 1835 on the site of an old abbey, and it is one of the most important French coast lighthouses. It was later electrified in 1932 and automated in 1996. One of the prime attractions in this locality which paves light to history.

Map of Lighthouses to explore in Brittany