Pointe Saint Mathieu and its surroundings
To the far west in the town of Plougonvelin, the tip stands facing the Iroise Sea. Place for walks and pleasant visits in all seasons where the GR34 and the Iroise marine natural park rub shoulders. The site offers one of the departures for the Compostela paths
To visit on the site
Lighthouse
In the Middle Ages, and for centuries, the monks maintained a fire at the top of the square tower of the abbey. In 1689, a glazed lantern will be installed there.
1831: it took 4 years to build the current lighthouse (June 1835: 1st lighting, 1932: electrification, 1996: automation, 2005: remote control by the Créach lighthouse in Ouessant, 2006: departure of the lighthouse keepers)
The museum
The museum presents a historical exhibition on the settlement of the site, monastic life, the abbey in history, and the role of watchtower of the coast once ensured by the monks. Photos and models detail the architecture of the Gothic building. A 17-minute film “Saint-Mathieu, the abbey at the end of the world” is also shown. In summer, guided tours of the abbey are offered.
The Memorial
The memorial to sailors who died for France is both a national place of remembrance, a place steeped in history, a place of contemplation with the stele, the esplanade of the "French Souvenir" and the crypts of the cenotaph (Monument erected in the memory of a dead person and which does not contain his body.). The development and influence of the memorial are ensured by the association “Aux Marins”.
You can find the rates and opening days on the Pays d'Iroise website: www.pays-iroise.bzh
The Port of Le Conquet
Le Conquet is a fishing port with character animated by a flotilla of 30 boats and also the starting point to go to the islands of Ouessant and Molène. It is appreciated both for its old stones and for its preserved natural spaces. The town is home to treasures of history and maritime heritage: historic center (old 16th century houses), narrow streets lined with small restaurants and art workshops
Archipelago Tour
Outing in Zodiac to discover the archipelago of Molène. Observation of seals and dolphins in their natural environment. From Le Conquet discover the Iroise Sea, its seals, its dolphins, its sea birds, its flora, its lighthouses. Several formulas: excursions in the Iroise Sea, Molène day, excursions around the lighthouses. From April to October, school holidays and on request (depending on weather conditions).
Fauna & Flora Discovery Package:
- Minimum duration: 1h30/2h
- Adult prices: Adult: €50, Child up to 12 years old: €35.
Mythical Lighthouses Formula:
- Minimum duration: 3h00
- Adult prices: Adult: €85, Child up to 12 years old: €55.
Contact :
- Lucky Peron on reservation from April to October
- Phone: 06 99 85 47 45
- Email: luckyperon@gmail.com
-Website : archipelagoexcursions
The islands of Ouessant and Molène
Ouessant, Molène: In one hour you are very far! Let yourself be embarked! For a day trip, get a head start by booking your ticket directly at reception. From Le Conquet, two shipping companies offer crossings to the islands: Penn ar Bed and Finist'Mer. Tickets for both companies are on sale at the municipal tourist office in Le Conquet. It is best to book your tickets several days in advance in season.
You can book your tickets for the Pen Ar Bed company at any time at the hotel reception!
The shipping company Pen Ar Bed
The Compagnie maritime Penn ar Bed provides daily service to the islands of Ouessant and Molène throughout the year as part of a public service contract. The ships are very marine, the crossing time is 1 hour to go to Ouessant. You can check timetables and book at the hotel reception.
The Finist'mer shipping company
The Finist'mer shipping company provides daily service to the islands of Ouessant, Molène in season, the ships are smaller but faster with a crossing time of 45 minutes to go to Ouessant. You can check timetables and book at the hotel reception.
