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Phare de Saint-Mathieu

A must-see site in Northern Finistère
Historic site and monument, Abbey, Priory, Abbey church, Church, Ruins and remains, Museum, History, Maritime in Plougonvelin
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  • This is the westernmost point of mainland France. Full of history and memories, the lighthouse at Pointe Saint-Mathieu is a symbolic monument for all the sailors of Brittany.

  • Rich in history, nature and heritage, the Pointe Saint-Mathieu site is a great place to walk and visit, with the GR34 and the Iroise Marine Park, the 11th-century abbey, its museum and lighthouse, the National Memorial to sailors lost at sea and the semaphore. After climbing the 163 steps, the panorama is a real reward. The current lighthouse has been lit since 1835. At 37 metres high, its white light illuminates the ocean every 15 seconds. With a range of 29 miles, it indicates the route to...
    Rich in history, nature and heritage, the Pointe Saint-Mathieu site is a great place to walk and visit, with the GR34 and the Iroise Marine Park, the 11th-century abbey, its museum and lighthouse, the National Memorial to sailors lost at sea and the semaphore. After climbing the 163 steps, the panorama is a real reward. The current lighthouse has been lit since 1835. At 37 metres high, its white light illuminates the ocean every 15 seconds. With a range of 29 miles, it indicates the route to follow to enter the Brest Narrows. Electrified in 1932, it was automated in 1996. Its last keeper left in 2006. The Saint-Mathieu lighthouse was listed as a historic monument in November 2010.
  • Environment
    • At the seaside
    • Nearby trekking route  :  GR34
  • Spoken languages
    • French
    • English
Services
  • Activities
    • Special theme activity
    • Adult workshop
    • Children's workshop
    • Lectures
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Services
    • Animals accepted
    • Boutique
Rates
Payment methods
  • Debit cards
  • Cheques and giro cheques
  • Holiday cheques
  • Cash
  • Rates 2024
  • Standard rate - adult full price
    From 5 €
  • Child rate
    From 2.50 €
  • Reduce rate
    From 3.50 €
Openings
Openings
  • From January 8, 2024 until December 30, 2024
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