FINISTERE'S FIRST FIRE
Saint-Mathieu lighthouse
The Saint-Mathieu lighthouse is one of just five of the twenty or so lighthouses in North Finistère that can be visited. Built in 1835 on the ruins of an old lantern, it welcomes you on its walkway, where you'll see the Iroise Natural Marine Park, its maritime life, the islands of the Molène archipelago as far as the Ouessant rail and the Pointe du Raz. Come and discover its emblematic silhouette, where flashbulbs crackle!
Jules Michelet
There, the two enemies are face to face: land and sea, man and nature. You have to see it when it's furious, what monstrous waves it piles up at Pointe Saint-Mathieu.
À CIEL OUVERT
Saint-Mathieu de Fine Terre Abbey and Museum
The beautiful ruins at Pointe Saint-Mathieu bear witness to the intense religious life of this area since the Middle Ages. With its high cross vaults and Romanesque pillars, you'll want to use all your senses: the atmosphere is supernatural! Then visit the Abbey Museum to understand the history and admire this monument in all its splendor.
On TV
Watch the 4-minute report on Pointe Saint-Mathieu broadcast on the France 2 TV news channel on December 1.
TAKE A BREAK
Have all these emotions whetted your appetite? The first Michelin-starred chef in Finistère, Nolwenn Corre, who took over from her father, offers fine, inventive gastronomic cuisine. At Hostellerie de la pointe Saint-Mathieu****, discover exceptional services in spectacular surroundings!
CHAPEL
Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel
Located at the foot of the Abbey, the Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel is the former church of the hamlet of Saint-Mathieu. The pretty arched porch dates from the 14th century, while inside, polychrome 17th-century statues adorn the walls. The chapel is open to visitors every day!
Pointe Saint-Mathieu is the starting point of a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This means you'll come across pilgrims embarking on a long journey!
CENOTAPH
The National Memorial to Sailors who died for France
In 1927, this monument was erected in memory of all state, commercial and fishing sailors who perished at sea. The stele, designed by René Quillivic, depicts a sailor's wife in mourning. Inside the cenotaph, you'll find portraits of sailors who have lost their lives, including, perhaps, that of your grandfather... The path of remembrance that runs alongside the sea at the Rospects site is an invitation to meditate.
BUNKER
The 39-45 Memories Museum
When you enter this gigantic World War II blockhouse, you can fold your umbrella and feel the explosive climate that reigned at Pointe Saint-Mathieu. At the Musée Mémoires 39-45, thousands of objects, soundscapes and displays plunge visitors into the daily life of the soldiers and the war in Brittany, as told by those who lived it.
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The Pays d'Iroise's military heritage: your stay will be punctuated by the discovery of ancient forts, bunkers, casemates and other coastal relics that reflect the Iroise's strategic position, open to the infinite.
WALKING
Pointe Saint-Mathieu on foot
A marked 4km walk invites you to discover the whole of Pointe Saint-Mathieu, its heritage and breathtaking scenery.
ACTIVITIES
In and around Pointe Saint-Mathieu, a wide range of activities awaits you in close proximity to nature.
Saint-Mathieu Point
Pointe Saint-Mathieu, you go there once and you always come back.