📷 Photo by Hannah Reding on UnsplashFinistère: the capes at the end of Brittany
The cliffs of the Crozon peninsula, the Pointe du Raz and the granite towns of Locronan, Quimper and Concarneau.
- Distance
- 209 km (130 mi)
- Driving
- 2 h 53 min
- Suggested days
- 3
- Stops
- 7
- Countries
- France
- Updated
- September 4, 2026
At a glance: 3-day road trip of about 209 km (130 mi) with 7 stops, from Brest to Concarneau. About 2 h 53 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Leave Brest across the Plougastel bridge and follow the N165 and D887 onto the Crozon peninsula. Camaret, its chapel and Vauban tower lie at the end of the road, and just beyond, the Pointe de Pen-Hir looks out over the Tas de Pois sea stacks. Morgat and the beaches of the peninsula are good for a second night.
On the way out, take the small road up the Ménez-Hom for a view over the whole bay of Douarnenez, then drop down to Locronan, a square of grey granite merchants’ houses that has barely changed in three centuries. From Douarnenez the D765 and D784 run west through Audierne to the Pointe du Raz.
The last kilometre to the point is on foot from the paid car park; on a stormy day the sea boils around the lighthouses of the Raz de Sein. Head back east to Quimper for its cathedral and crêperies, then down to Concarneau, whose walled Ville Close sits on an island in the fishing harbour.
Some coastal car parks have height barriers, so motorhomes should use the aires in Camaret, Audierne and Concarneau. Spring and September bring fewer crowds and the clearest light.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Brest
France - 223 km
Pointe de Pen-Hir
ViewsCamaret-sur-Mer, FranceSheer 70 m cliffs at the tip of the Crozon peninsula, facing the sea stacks of the Tas de Pois. A coastal path runs along the top; keep well back from the edge in wind.
- 336 km
Ménez-Hom
ViewsPlomodiern, FranceA bare heather summit of 330 m, the last hill of the Black Mountains, with a road almost to the top. The view takes in the Bay of Douarnenez and the Crozon peninsula.
- 417 km
Locronan
France - 550 km
Pointe du Raz
NaturePlogoff, FranceBrittany’s wild western tip, a granite blade above one of Europe’s strongest tidal races, with the Île de Sein offshore. Park at the visitor centre and walk the last kilometre.
- 660 km
Quimper
France - 724 km
Concarneau
France
Suggested stages and overnight stops
3 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Brest → Locronan · 76 km · 1 h 03 minOn the way: Pointe de Pen-Hir, Ménez-Hom.Overnight nearby, for example: Camping Croas Men (10 km); Camping Huttopia (11 km).
- Day 2: Locronan → Pointe du Raz · 50 km · 0 h 41 minOvernight nearby, for example: Au bon vivre (11 km); Camping municipal de Goulien (11 km).
- Day 3: Pointe du Raz → Concarneau · 83 km · 1 h 09 minOn the way: Quimper.Overnight nearby, for example: Le Cabellou Plage (3 km); Camping de Lochrist (3 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?
3-day road trip of about 209 km (130 mi) with 7 stops, from Brest to Concarneau. About 2 h 53 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?
We suggest 3 days: about 2 h 53 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany start and end?
It starts in Brest and ends in Concarneau.
Which countries does Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany pass through?
France.
Where can you camp along Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?
OpenStreetMap lists 203 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Camping du Goulet, Camping municipal de Kervian and Camping de Gwel Kaer.
When is the best time for Finistère: the capes at the end of Brittany?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
