The Lighthouse Route by Bike

A first excursion into the Iroise region, marked by numerous memorial sites commemorating the Second World War: the Fort Montbarrey Museum, the 39-45 Memorial Museum in Plougonvelin, and the Bertheaume Fort. The first lighthouses already dot your route: Portzic, Bertheaume, Lochrist, and Kermorvan. The most spectacular, perched on the heights of Pointe Saint-Mathieu and overlooking the ruins of the former abbey, is open to visitors and offers a breathtaking panorama of the Molène archipelago. The day concludes in the charming fishing port of Le Conquet.

Departure via the peaceful Conquet estuary and the vast Blancs Sablons beach. You are at the edge of the European continent, between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean. In Plouarzel, the Trézien lighthouse (37 m, open to visitors in summer) and the Corsen headland semaphore station monitor this busy and strategic maritime passage.

In Lanildut, you'll find yourself in Europe's leading seaweed port, a fascinating craft you can discover at the seaweed museum. Continue your hike to Porspoder, a small seaside resort.

The route begins along a wild coastline: the small port of Argenton, the surfers' beach of Penfoul, the isolated chapel of Saint-Samson, Melon Island, and offshore, the Four lighthouse, before arriving in Portsall where the memory of the Amoco Cadiz oil spill is still vivid. The megaliths of Guilliguy, a listed historical monument, are an essential stop before circumnavigating the Aber Benoit estuary to reach Landéda.

Via the bucolic Aber Wrac'h, you reach Plouguerneau and the Île Vierge lighthouse. Built of dressed stone, it measures 82 m (the tallest in Europe), and this lighthouse can be visited. At the top of the 397 steps, you'll be rewarded with an exceptional view of the shipwreckers' coast and the Abers!

On the road to Brignogan, white sandy beaches, emerald seas, gorse-covered dunes, and oyster farms form the backdrop for this day. Along the way, you can discover, among other things, the thatched-roof village of Meneham and the Ponstuval lighthouse.

Night in a gîte (room with bathroom shared with another room).

Goulven Bay offers a peaceful landscape of dunes and marshes, home to numerous bird species. The Ursuline convent and the German cemetery (unique in Brittany), located in the Lesneven area, bear witness to the turbulent history of the Léon region. Nearby, a short detour to discover the Basilica of Folgoët, a major pilgrimage site, is highly recommended before continuing your journey through the Finistère countryside to your destination for the day.

In Landerneau, the beautiful town center, with its shipowners' mansions and inhabited bridge, is sure to charm you. The Hélène and Edouard Leclerc Contemporary Art Fund is now a must-see for contemporary art enthusiasts.

This final short day begins along the Elorn River, heading towards La Forest-Landerneau. Then comes the Brest harbor and its marina. You can visit Oceanopolis, the National Center for Scientific Culture dedicated to the ocean and one of the largest aquariums in France, or simply stroll along the quays of Moulin Blanc before reaching Brest city center. End of the trip.