Cap Fréhel
Plévenon, France
Pink and grey cliffs covered in heather, with a lighthouse and seabird colonies. Fort La Latte is a short walk away.
At Cap Fréhel, cliffs of shale and pink sandstone drop more than 70 m to the sea; they have been protected since 1967. Behind them, heathland of gorse and heather spreads over some 400 ha. The rocks are a nesting site for seabirds such as razorbills and guillemots. The present lighthouse dates from the 1950s. On a clear day the view extends as far as the island of Jersey.
The GR34 coastal path leads from the lighthouse to the medieval Fort La Latte; there and back is about 9 km, or 2.5 to 3 hours depending on your pace. The heath is in bloom from May to October; come early or late in the day to avoid the biggest crowds, and wear sturdy shoes. The car park at the cape has a separate rate for motorhomes (as of October 2026). According to the tourist office, the lighthouse is open from April to early November, weather permitting.
- Nearest town
- Plévenon, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 48.6840, -2.3170
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 May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April 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
- Camping municipal Le Pont de l'ÉtangCampsite4 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Camping Le Frêche à l'ÂneCampsite9 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping des SalinesCampsite9 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Le Vallon aux MerlettesCampsite11 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping Les PinsCampsite11 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Camping du ValCampsite11 km from Cap FréhelTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cap Fréhel?
Cap Fréhel is in Plévenon, France, at GPS 48.6840, -2.3170. It is about 22 km from Saint-Malo.
Can you camp near Cap Fréhel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal du Cap Fréhel, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cap Fréhel?
Cap Fréhel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Brittany’s north coast 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 Cap Fréhel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Saint-Malo Ramparts (22 km), Mont-Saint-Michel (59 km), Pink Granite Coast (87 km) and Utah Beach Museum (116 km).
When is the best time to visit Cap Fréhel?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)