Le Conquet: Holiday Apartments and Houses

The Phare de Kermorvan is located on the peninsula of the same name. 77 steps lead to a panoramic viewpoint; in the keeper's room, an immersive presentation of the lighthouse keepers' daily life is part of the visit.

Nature

The Kermorvan Peninsula can only be crossed on foot. The Conservatoire du Littoral owns almost 120 hectares there; these areas benefit from enhanced protection.

Blancs Sablons is a 2.5 km-long beach and a designated surf spot. The beach is located in an area protected by the Conservatoire du littoral and classified as Natura 2000.

Getting Around

The GR34 section from Pointe Saint-Mathieu to Le Conquet is 5 km long and takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The GR34 from Le Conquet to Kermorvan Lighthouse is 2.9 km long and takes 37 minutes.

History

The original urban area of Le Conquet faces the sea. The urban spaces there above the ria are characterised by masonry walls, ramps, stairways and small squares such as Place Saint-Christophe and Quai du Drellac’h.

The Sainte-Croix Church was built between 1856 and 1859. It is fully protected as a historic monument through its registration under a decree dated 3 July 2013 and houses the tomb of Michel de Nobletz.

The historic remains of Le Conquet include a house on Quai du Drellac’h with an exterior staircase and double door. The vaulted cellars bear witness to the prosperity of the wine and salt trade in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Redoute des Blancs Sablons served to defend Blancs Sablons beach. It is also known as Batterie de Treize and formed part of a coastal defence system in which six installations were built and two infantry redoubts modernised between 1846 and 1852.

Geographical Location

The port of Le Conquet is the main passenger embarkation port for the islands of Ouessant and Molène. Daily departures to Molène are available from Le Conquet all year round.

Other Places

Other places in the directory: Bohars, Melgven, Plougar, Le Juch, Argol, Plomelin, Bénodet, Le Cloître-Saint-Thégonnec.

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