Pointe Saint-Mathieu, Coastal headland in Plougonvelin, France.
The limestone cliffs of Pointe Saint-Mathieu extend 20 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, marking the westernmost point of continental France.
Naval battles between English and French forces occurred at Pointe Saint-Mathieu in 1293 and 1512, establishing its strategic maritime importance.
The ruins of Saint-Mathieu Abbey, which once housed the skull of Apostle Matthew, stand as a testament to medieval religious architecture.
Visitors can climb 163 steps to reach the top of the 56-meter lighthouse, built in 1835, for views across the Iroise Sea.
The signal station, positioned 39 meters above sea level, monitors maritime traffic through the chenal du Four passage toward Brest harbor.
Location: Plougonvelin
Address: Pointe Saint-Mathieu, 29217 Plougonvelin, France 29217 Plougonvelin
GPS coordinates: 48.33064,-4.77373
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
Brittany combines medieval architecture with natural landscapes. The region features cliffs, forests, lighthouses, and coastal villages. Visitors find Celtic megaliths, castles, abbeys, and maritime museums. The coast displays granite formations, bays, and islands. Inland areas contain canals, gardens, and historic estates.
Saint-Mathieu lighthouse
226 m
Kermorvan lighthouse
3.7 km
Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint-Mathieu
224 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Grâces de Plougonvelin
264 m
Fort de l'Îlette de Kermorvan
4.4 km
Mémorial des marins morts pour la France
28 m
Plage des Blancs Sablons
4.3 km
Passerelle du Croaë
3.6 km
Grève Ar Vaéré
1.5 km
Église Saint-Tugdual de Trébabu
5.3 km
Église Saint-Gwenaël de Plougonvelin
4.1 km
Église Sainte-Croix
3.2 km
Fort Saint-Louis
4.4 km
Plage de Porsliogan
1.9 km
Plage de Portez
2.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours du Conquet
3.3 km
Musée Mémoires 39-45 (Plougonvelin)
850 m
Grève Bleue
1.4 km
Plage de Porz Pabu
4.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Plougonvelin
274 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Lochrist
1.9 km
Monument funéraire de Dom Michel de Nobletz au Conquet
3.2 km
Cromlech de Kermorvan
3.7 km
Château de Cosquiez
3.8 km
Maison des Seigneurs
3.4 km
Monument aux morts de Le Conquet
3.1 km
Grève du Goazel
535 m
Corps de garde de la pointe de Kermorvan
3.7 kmReviews
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