December 9, 2024
The breathtaking natural landscapes and rich heritage of Finistère can also be enjoyed in winter, but differently. Without the summer crowds and with a unique light, the wide open spaces of Brittany offer the opportunity to live experiences as intense as they are unforgettable. And with the oceanic climate that characterizes Finistère, temperatures remain mild and the sun often appears.
The major sites of Finistère can be seen in a new light, Monts d'Arrée au Saint-Mathieu lighthouseilluminations of Landerneau bridgeone of the last inhabited bridges in Europe, Locronan Christmas marketone of the most beautiful villages in France, passing through the customs trail and theArgoat.
As part of its Winter Light operation, Finistère offers numerous activity ideaslike letting yourself be pushed by the wind in a sand yacht in Plomodiern, hiking at daybreak in the Monts d'Arrée, discovering the rias of southern Finistère by kayak, learning about winter surfing at the Pointe de la Torch, s marvel at the magic of the stained glass windows of the parish enclosures…
Events, markets and Christmas lights also take place throughout Finistère. To discover in particular: the sound and light shows on the cathedral of Quimper and the castle of Trévarez in Saint-Goazec, the poetic journey Winter night in LanderneauTHE Christmas lights of Locronan and Brest, the illuminated Morlaix viaductor even the Eckmühl lighthousethis dazzling mineral fir.
All the ideas for walks, outings and events this winter are available on the Winter Lights page of the site It all starts in Finistère
Also read our report Finistère in winter, from Brest to Morlaix
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