Pointe Saint-Mathieu
A headland on the Atlantic coast, where a lighthouse and the ruins of a medieval abbey stand side by side, with a memorial to sailors lost at sea nearby.
The red-and-white lighthouse on the headland was built in 1835. Visitors can climb its roughly 163 steps for views over the Iroise Sea and the island of Ouessant. Next to it are the ruins of the Abbey of Saint-Mathieu, founded in the 6th century, where only the Gothic arches and walls remain, along with a monument dedicated to those lost at sea. The GR34 coastal trail passes here, and you can walk about 1.5 hours north to Le Conquet. It's about 25 km from Brest, so you'll need a car or a bus.
Opening hours
Open all day; lighthouse open in summer
Nearby sights
- Le Conquet
- Fort de Bertheaume
- Phare du Petit Minou
- Pointe de Pen-Hir & Tas de Pois
- Camaret-sur-Mer
- Île Molène
- Pointe de Dinan
- Pointe des Espagnols