Pointe du Raz, Coastal viewpoint in Finistère, France
The Pointe du Raz extends into the Atlantic Ocean with steep cliffs reaching seventy meters high, facing strong currents and intense maritime conditions.
The original lighthouse from 1839 served maritime traffic until 1887, when authorities constructed the new Vieille lighthouse on a nearby rocky formation.
A marble statue called Notre Dame des Naufragés, created by Cyprian Godebski in 1904, stands at the entrance to honor those lost at sea.
The site underwent extensive restoration in 1989, moving parking areas and facilities inland to protect the natural environment from tourist impact.
The European Long-Distance Path E5 starts at this point and continues for 3,050 kilometers through Northwestern Europe until reaching Verona, Italy.
Location: Paroisse Saint-Tugdual - Douarnenez
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Cité commerciale de, La Pointe du Raz, 29770 Plogoff, France 29770 Plogoff
Phone: +33298825723
GPS coordinates: 48.03959,-4.73589
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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