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| Pointe you Raz | ||
| province | Finistère | |
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| Tourist info web | www.la-pointe-du-raz.com | |
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The Pointe you Raz is a "Grand site de France" in France in the department Finistère.
background
The Pointe you Raz is a 70 m high headland that forms the westernmost point of mainland France.
history
As early as the 19th century, the Cape was a destination for wealthy tourists - attracted by writers like Victor Hugo and Gustave Flaubert. The first hotels appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. Over 1 million tourists now visit the scene every year, which is why it makes sense not to visit during the main travel season during the French summer holidays. The cape has been a nature reserve since 1996 and the streams of visitors are directed in such a way that the grandiose landscape is permanently preserved.
landscape
The Pointe you Raz forms the western end of the Cap Sizun. The 70 m high, rugged cliff braces itself against the continually searing Atlantic. The cape is part of an earlier land connection to the Île de Sein. The nearby lighthouse on the offshore small island Ilot de la Vieille defying the surf, two more lighthouses Tourelle de la Plate and Phare de Tévennec complete the drama.
Flora and fauna
The constant whipping wind (don't forget to wear appropriate clothing) only gives a comparatively few plants a chance, such as grasses or heather. Black-headed gulls are one of the seabird species that live here.
climate
getting there
automobile Of Quimper 36 km along the D 784 to the Cape.
train By TGV to Quimper, from there by bus over Audierne to the chap.
plane Well connected airport in Brest or smaller airport in Quimper.
Fees / permits
The entrance fee is paid via the parking fee: motorcycle € 4, car / mobile home € 6, bus € 20.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Visitor center. Tel.: 33 (0)2 98707618, Email: [email protected]. Open: April to the end of September 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., during the summer holidays until 7.30 p.m.
- Notre-Dame-des-Naufrages. The statue of Notre-Dame-des-Naufrages (Mother of God of the Shipwrecked) is located on the cape, which can be reached by a 20-minute walk over several paths or by electric bus. It commemorates the many who died in ship accidents.
activities
Various guided hikes are offered in the visitor center. For example the Foray to the end of the worldthat leads to the very end of the cape or the Path of the goblins, which is especially aimed at children from 6 to 12 years of age.
The coastal hiking trail GR34 connects the Pointe you Raz with the Baie des Trépasses and the Pointe you Van with a length of approx. 6 km.
shop
There are several souvenir shops near the visitor center.
kitchen
Restaurants are located near the visitor center.
accommodation
Hotels and hostels
camping
Overnight in the car park for mobile homes is possible. Costs € 20.
security
trips
literature
Web links
www.la-pointe-du-raz.com: Official website of the Grand site de France.
