Pointe de Pen-Hir and the wild coast of Crozon

About twenty minutes from the house, Pointe de Pen-Hir raises its dizzying cliffs above the Atlantic. It is one of the most magnificent sites in Brittany — a must-see on any stay on the Crozon peninsula.

One of the finest headlands in Brittany

A spectacular extension of the peninsula, Pointe de Pen-Hir lies near Camaret-sur-Mer. Its sandstone cliffs, several dozen metres high, plunge into water shimmering with turquoise reflections. On a clear day the view sweeps across the whole coast, from Cap de la Chèvre to Pointe du Toulinguet.

The Tas de Pois

At the tip of the headland stretch the famous Tas de Pois: a line of rocky islets that seem to tumble off the end of the point, carved by sea and wind. It is the emblematic image of Crozon, magnificent at sunset when the light grazes the rock.

A place of remembrance

On the headland stands the monument to the Bretons of Free France (the "Croix de Pen-Hir"), which pays tribute to the Bretons who fought alongside General de Gaulle. All around remain traces of the Atlantic Wall, witnesses to the history of the 20^th century. The site is also a renowned spot for climbing and paragliding.

To see all around

• The Lagatjar Alignments: hundreds of standing menhirs near Camaret, an impressive megalithic site.
• Pointe du Toulinguet and its fortifications, perched above the Iroise Sea.
• La Maison des Minéraux, at Cap de la Chèvre, to understand the peninsula's unique geology.

You can easily reach Pen-Hir on foot via the GR34 for keen walkers, or by car from the house.

Book Ty Ar Mor to explore Pen-Hir and the wild coast of Crozon.