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.
The Pointe du Raz, at the western tip of Brittany, is classified as a “Grand Site de France”. The cliffs are around 70 m high, and the semaphore station stands about 80 m above the sea. Off the point lies the Raz de Sein, a strait with strong currents watched over by lighthouses. In clear weather you can make out the Île de Sein and the Ar Men lighthouse. North of the point a path leads to the Enfer de Plogoff, a narrow rocky spur above the waves.
The GR 34 coastal path runs along the site. It is 800 m from the visitor centre to the point, which most people walk; an electric shuttle mainly serves visitors with reduced mobility. In high season an environmental contribution is charged for vehicles. According to Routard the site is open all year; sturdy shoes and a windproof jacket are a must (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Plogoff, France
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 48.0393, -4.7394
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Au bon vivreCampsite11 km from Pointe du RazTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Camping municipal de GoulienCampsite11 km from Pointe du Raz · 25 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping KerivoasCampsite14 km from Pointe du RazTentsCaravansWi-Fi
- Aire de Camping-cars AudierneMotorhome stopover15 km from Pointe du Raz · 20 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Camping de Kersiny-PlageCampsite18 km from Pointe du RazTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
- La CornicheCampsite24 km from Pointe du RazTentsCaravansShowersToilets
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pointe du Raz?
Pointe du Raz is in Plogoff, France, at GPS 48.0393, -4.7394. It is about 29 km from Camaret-sur-Mer.
Can you camp near Pointe du Raz?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de Camping-cars de la pointe du Raz, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pointe du Raz?
Pointe du Raz is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany and Pink granite, lighthouses and tides – by motorhome from Saint-Malo to the end of the world in Finistère.
What is there to see near Pointe du Raz?
Places worth a stop nearby: Pointe de Pen-Hir (26 km), Locronan (40 km), Ménez-Hom (42 km) and Pink Granite Coast (128 km).
When is the best time to visit Pointe du Raz?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)