Depuis le haut du phare de Saint-Mathieu, Plougonvelin
La Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Plougonvelin
La Chapelle Notre Dame de Grâce, Saint-Mathieu, Plougonvelin
Le Fort de Bertheaume, Plougonvelin
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L'anse de Poulizan, Plougonvelin
Le Phare du Créach, Ouessant
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Around La Grange Neuve, history is discovered along the coastline and the walking paths.
The heritage of the Pays d'Iroise has been shaped by the sea, by lighthouses, fortifications and the traces left by centuries past.
Here, places tell stories while also inviting quiet contemplation.
Sites Shaped by the Sea
Fort de Bertheaume (Plougonvelin)
Built to protect the harbour of Brest, this impressive fort combines military history with a striking coastal setting. Today it can be visited freely and offers wide views over the shoreline.
Pointe Saint‑Mathieu
Between the abbey ruins, the lighthouse and the chapel, this emblematic site expresses the meeting of history, spirituality and the open horizon. Particularly moving in rough weather or at sunset.
Memory and Recent History
Mémoires 39‑45 Museum
Housed in a former German bunker, this museum explores the history of the Second World War in Brittany. The visit helps to understand the strategic role played by the Iroise coastline.
Discovering History on Foot
Many historic sites of the Pays d'Iroise are best discovered on foot, via the coastal path or the surrounding trails.
Walking here means moving through landscapes rich in memory, between land, sea and horizon.
A Quiet, Living Heritage
The heritage of the Pays d'Iroise is never frozen in time.
It blends naturally into the landscape and accompanies the stay without ever imposing itself.
A history to be experienced at your own pace, in calm and simplicity.