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Detailed map of North Finistère

Written by Charlotte
18 nov. 2024
Detailed map of North Finistère

By car, caravan, camper van or bike: discover all the essential stages during your camping holiday in North Finistère.

Where is North Finistère?

Often referred to as "the end of the world", Finistère (29) is one of the 4 departments of Brittany. It is the most westerly department in France. Bordered by the English Channel, Finistère Nord encompasses several historic Breton regions, Léon to the northwest (between Lannion and Châteaulin) and Trégor to the northeast. Its Breton counterpart, Finistere Sud, also boasts numerous sandy beaches and must-see sites such as the Pointe du Raz opposite the Isle of Sein. Wherever you are in Finistère, you'll find yourself alternating between the marina, the coastline and the Mer d'Iroise!

Map of North Finistère

Towns and villages of interest

Brest: Tour Tanguy, harbor (France's second-largest military port), Musée de la Marine, Océanopolis.

Saint-Pol-de-Léon: A historic town and former episcopal city, Saint-Pol-de-Léon is home to superb monuments such as Saint-Paul-Aurélien cathedral, mansions, castles and manor houses.

Morlaix: an impressive viaduct crossing the town, several well-preserved churches and half-timbered houses.

Kerlouan: a charming fishing village with an attractive heritage and beautiful beaches surrounded by granite rocks.

Remarkable natural and cultural sites

  • Presqu'île de Crozon: a piece of land jutting out into the ocean, with several peaks (Toulinguet, Pen-Hir, Cap de la Chèvre), hiking trails (notably the GR 34), megalithic sites and the Vauban tower at Camaret, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Île Vierge lighthouse With its 84 m height and 397 steps, it is the 4th highest lighthouse in the world. It is a listed historic monument and offers magnificent panoramic views from its summit.
  • Meneham Meneham: a charming hamlet in Kerlouan with a beautiful building on the seafront, the former guardhouse.
  • Ile de Batz: Ile de Batz is one of the Ponant islands off Roscoff, 3.5 km long.
  • Ile d'Ouessant: a 16 km2 island off the coast of Brest, part of the Iroise marine nature park and the regional nature park.
  • Etang du Curnic in Guissény.
  • Rockroum beach in Roscoff.
  • Plage de Perharidi in Roscoff (one of the few beaches in Finistère where naturism is tolerated).
  • Boutrouilles beach in Kerlouan.
  • Plage des Crapauds in Brignogan-Plage.
  • Porsmeur beach in Plouescat.
  • Plage des Amiets in Cléder.
  • Dossen beach in Santec.
  • Plage Sainte-Anne in Saint-Pol-de-Léon.
  • Plage du Kelenn in Carantec.
  • Grande-Plage de Primel-Trégastel in Plougasnou.
  • Plage des Sables Blancs and Plage du Port in Locquirec.
  • Pors Pabu beach and Portez beach in Le Conquet.
  • Trez Hir beach, Plougonvelin.
  • Porsmilin beach and Tregana beach in Locmaria-Plouzané.
  • Moulin Blanc beach, Brest.
  • Pentrez beach in Saint-Nic.

All places of interest in North Finistère

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Barnenez Cairn

Monumental witness to an ancient past The Grand Cairn de Barnenez is a remarkable megalithic site located in Plouézoc'h, on the Kerneléhen peninsula. A funerary monument erected in the Neolithic period, it is situated on a high point: a recurrent choice of location for structures of this type, such as prehistoric burials.

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GR34, the Douaniers trail

More than fifty years old, the famous GR 34 long-distance coastal footpath circumnavigates Brittany over 2,000 km, including almost 900 km in Finistère. Like the Côte de Granit Rose, it attracts hikers for the breathtaking landscapes it invites them to cross and the remarkable sites it links along the coast. Here are some ideas for walks on the GR 34 for your camping vacation in North Finistère!

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Île Vierge and its lighthouse

Do you love wide open spaces and the feeling of being alone in the world? Then set course for Ile Vierge in Plouguerneau in North Finistère, a charming islet that will brighten up your stay at the Slow Village Breizh Légendes campsite.

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The Coast of Legends

Discover the Côte des Légendes, a wild coastline in North Finistère where raw nature blends with Celtic myths. Between secret beaches, wind-sculpted rocks and centuries-old traditions, let yourself be carried away by the magic of Brittany. From the Slow Village Breizh Légendes, explore an authentic, timeless destination, ideal for reconnecting with the essentials and living the slow experience to the full.

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The islands of Finistère

Batz, Ouessant, Molène, Ile de Sein or Glénan, the islands of Finistère evoke distant paradises and fine sandy beaches. A must-see during your camping vacation in Finistère, they are linked to the mainland by sea shuttles in season.

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Menhirs and dolmens in North Finistère

Famous for its menhirs, Brittany, and more specifically North Finistère, is brimming with emblematic sites. Between legends and myths, the Slow Village campsite invites you to discover the megaliths. You'll find menhirs and dolmens along the way, much to the delight of travellers.

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Océanopolis

Brest's Océanopolis is one of France's largest aquariums. It houses over 10,000 animals in tanks that recreate their respective natural environments. The biodiversity of temperate, tropical and polar marine habitats is reconstituted at Océanopolis, allowing visitors to encounter a wide variety of species, from anemones to otters and a multitude of colorful fish. Each tank is unique (freshwater, saltwater) to match the seabed and the natural environment of the various fish species and mammals.

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Pontusval lighthouse at Brignognan-Plage

The Pontusval lighthouse in Brittany is a symbol of hope and safety for sailors and ships navigating the waters off the west coast of France. Located at the tip of Beg-Pol, in the commune of Plounéour-Brignogan-Plages, this majestic lighthouse stands as a symbol of maritime tradition and navigation. Founded in 1868, the lighthouse has been guiding sailors to port for over 150 years, and remains one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Brittany.

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Visit the Meneham website

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Meneham, a charming village nestled between the rocks of North Finistère. On the wild coast of Kerlouan, this typical Breton hamlet invites you on a journey back in time, between traditions, legends and raw nature. Discover its fishermen's cottages and ancestral customs, and enjoy the unique experience of a slow-motion holiday just a stone's throw away from one of Brittany's must-see sites.

Charlotte