# Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany

> 3-day road trip of about 209 km (130 mi) with 7 stops, from Brest to Concarneau. About 2 h 53 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b2-finistere-capes/

**At a glance:** 3-day road trip of about 209 km (130 mi) with 7 stops, from Brest to Concarneau. About 2 h 53 min of driving in total. The cliffs of the Crozon peninsula, the Pointe du Raz and the granite towns of Locronan, Quimper and Concarneau.

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|---|---|
| Distance | 209 km (130 mi) |
| Driving | 2 h 53 min |
| Suggested days | 3 |
| Stops | 7 |
| Route | Brest → Concarneau |
| Countries | France |
| Updated | September 4, 2026 |

## Route description

Leave Brest across the Plougastel bridge and follow the N165 and D887 onto the Crozon peninsula. Camaret, its chapel and Vauban tower lie at the end of the road, and just beyond, the Pointe de Pen-Hir looks out over the Tas de Pois sea stacks. Morgat and the beaches of the peninsula are good for a second night.

On the way out, take the small road up the Ménez-Hom for a view over the whole bay of Douarnenez, then drop down to Locronan, a square of grey granite merchants’ houses that has barely changed in three centuries. From Douarnenez the D765 and D784 run west through Audierne to the Pointe du Raz.

The last kilometre to the point is on foot from the paid car park; on a stormy day the sea boils around the lighthouses of the Raz de Sein. Head back east to Quimper for its cathedral and crêperies, then down to Concarneau, whose walled Ville Close sits on an island in the fishing harbour.

Some coastal car parks have height barriers, so motorhomes should use the aires in Camaret, Audierne and Concarneau. Spring and September bring fewer crowds and the clearest light.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Brest** (France)
2. **Pointe de Pen-Hir** (Camaret-sur-Mer, France): Sheer 70 m cliffs at the tip of the Crozon peninsula, facing the sea stacks of the Tas de Pois. A coastal path runs along the top; keep well back from the edge in wind.
3. **Ménez-Hom** (Plomodiern, France): A bare heather summit of 330 m, the last hill of the Black Mountains, with a road almost to the top. The view takes in the Bay of Douarnenez and the Crozon peninsula.
4. **Locronan** (France)
5. **Pointe du Raz** (Plogoff, France): Brittany’s wild western tip, a granite blade above one of Europe’s strongest tidal races, with the Île de Sein offshore. Park at the visitor centre and walk the last kilometre.
6. **Quimper** (France)
7. **Concarneau** (France)

## FAQs

**How long is Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?**
3-day road trip of about 209 km (130 mi) with 7 stops, from Brest to Concarneau. About 2 h 53 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?**
We suggest 3 days: about 2 h 53 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany start and end?**
It starts in Brest and ends in Concarneau.

**Which countries does Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany pass through?**
France.