Few places in France can match Pointe du Raz (Breton: Beg ar Raz) for its coastal splendor: on every side, gorse-cloaked cliffs plummet to the waves 70m below, gulls trace lazy arcs overhead, and a statue gazes out to sea towards the Île de Sein and the winking light of the Ar Men lighthouse. On a stormy day, with giant waves hurling themselves at the cliff faces, it feels like the end of the world. On a clear day, the sunsets are just unbelievable.
The area is a nationally protected reserve and trails criss-cross the land, but be careful on trails that have severe, unprotected drop-offs. A car park, cafes and a seasonal visitor center are behind the point proper; shuttle buses ferry visitors the last 800m, or you can just walk the scenic coastal path.
In high season only, BreizhGo bus 53 from Quimper continues past Audierne on to the car park at Pointe du Raz (€2.50, three daily Monday to Saturday, 1¼ hours), but it's easier and more sensible to visit with your own wheels. There is a car-park fee of €6.50 (€4 for motorbikes).
