Pointe de Pen-Hir and the Tas de Pois
1 hAll ages, with careDog-friendly
Cliffs of about 70 m west of Camaret with the Tas de Pois islets in a row and the cross to the Free French Bretons; free.
From BrestAbout 1 h by car
Pointe de Pen-HirFree
Best timeMay · Jun · Sep
Minimum time1 day
What to do
What to do in Crozon Peninsula
Each plan says how long it takes, who it's for and whether you can book.
Camaret-sur-Mer and the Tour Vauban
1 h 30All ages
Camaret's fishing port with the Tour Vauban, an ochre tower of 1693–1696 and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rocamadour chapel and the Sillon.
Morgat Sea Caves by Boat
50 minDog-friendlyApril to September
A 50-minute boat trip to the sea caves in the Morgat cliffs with Vedettes Sirènes, from April to September, from €19.
From €19
How to do it
Plan the trip
Crozon Peninsula, step by step
Each choice narrows the next: the season shapes how best to travel, and how you travel decides where you stay and where you eat.
When to go
When to go to Crozon Peninsula
May, June and September, with the boats to the caves running and almost empty beaches. In August the campsites and the car parks at the headlands fill up. From October to March campsites and boats close, and the wind is what's left.
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Who you're with
Crozon Peninsula for whoever you're with
A trip with a toddler is not the same as one with a teenager. Pick yours to see what works and what to bear in mind.
Boat, a sheltered beach and cliffs with care
With children the peninsula works by mixing one water activity a day with a viewpoint. Morgat is the most comfortable base.
- What works bestThe boat to the Morgat…
- SleepingCampsites at Camaret, next to…
- EatingCrêperies on the Camaret quay
- Bear in mindThere are no railings at…
What works best
- The boat to the Morgat caves, 50 minutes
- Morgat beach, sheltered
- Camaret port and its tower
Sleeping
- Campsites at Camaret, next to the beach
- Hôtel de France, on the quay
Eating
- Crêperies on the Camaret quay
- A picnic on the Pen-Hir heath
Bear in mind
- There are no railings at Pen-Hir: hold hands near the edge
- On the west beaches, swim only with supervision
- Bring a coat: the wind is constant
What to do as a family
Heathland Cliffs and Cave Boat Trips, with a Dog
The Crozon peninsula has heathland walks above the sea that can be done with the dog on a lead, from Cap de la Chèvre to the Pointe de Pen-Hir. The Vedettes Sirènes boats take it to the Morgat caves with conditions. The three places to stay that we list admit animals, two campsites and a hotel facing the sea in Camaret.
- RoutesCap de la Chèvre: on…
- Where to sleepCamping Le Grand Large: with…
- Keep in mindThe Triton semi-submersible does not…
Routes
- Cap de la Chèvre: on a lead, as the Conservatoire's sheep graze on the heath
- Pointe de Pen-Hir, from the car park to the viewpoints: on a lead, there are drops to the sea
- Morgat caves by boat: €5, on a lead; from Morgat, up to 25 kg and three dogs per boat
Where to sleep
- Camping Le Grand Large: with a supplement; not categories 1 and 2
- Camping Plage de Trez Rouz: €2.50 a night on a pitch; €4 in a mobile home, with its own bed
- Hôtel de France, in Camaret: €12 a night
Keep in mind
- The Triton semi-submersible does not admit animals
- The heath is fragile: stay on the marked paths
What to do with a dog
Where to stay with a dog
Where to stay
Where to stay in Crozon Peninsula
Hôtel de France
Why we like it: On the quay at Camaret, with the Vauban tower in front and Pen-Hir ten minutes away.
Camping Plage de Trez Rouz
Why we like it: About eighty pitches twenty metres from the Trez Rouz cove, 3 km from the port of Camaret.
From €21
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Camping Le Grand Large
Why we like it: Pitches with sea views and direct access down to the beach, north of Camaret.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Crozon Peninsula
From set lunch menus to Michelin stars. We mark the price level and what to order at each place.
Crêperie
Crêperie de la Marine
What to order: a buckwheat galette and cider in a bolée on the port terrace.
27 quai Gustave Toudouze · no booking · check hours on its Facebook page
Le Quai des Saveurs
What to order: fish from the port.
Hôtel de France, 19 quai Gustave Toudouze · menus from €32.90 to €48.90 · Gault&Millau
Nearby
Near Crozon Peninsula
The closest places, whichever country they are in.
Tips
Worth knowing first
- 1Go to Pen-Hir at the end of the afternoon
The sun sets behind the Tas de Pois. Bring a coat: it blows hard on the top.
- 2Don't go near the edge
The cliffs have no railings and the rock crumbles.
- 3Book the Morgat boat in summer
Departures fill up in July and August, and depend on the sea.
What is it and how do you get there?
The cross-shaped peninsula that closes the Rade de Brest to the south, within the Armorique Regional Natural Park. From Brest, the nearest airport (Volotea flies from some Spanish cities, mainly in season), it is about an hour by car going round the roadstead. Without a car there are BreizhGo buses from Brest to Crozon and Camaret. From the border by car it is about 930 km, with tolls only as far as Nantes.
What to see in one or two days?
On the first day, the Pointe de Pen-Hir with the Tas de Pois at sunset and the port of Camaret with its Vauban tower. On the second, Morgat, the boat to the sea caves and the Cap de la Chèvre. Everything is linked by the GR 34.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need?
One for Pen-Hir, Camaret and Morgat by car. Two or three to walk stretches of the GR 34 and swim.
Can you swim?
Yes, on the sandy beaches of Morgat, La Palue or Trez Rouz. On the western beaches there are strong currents: swim only where there is a lifeguard.
How much does it cost to see the Morgat caves?
The short circuit with Vedettes Sirènes, of about 50 minutes, costs from €18 for an adult. It runs from April to September.
What is the tower at Camaret?
The Tour Vauban, a defensive tower from the late 17th century on the quay at Camaret, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Vauban's fortifications.