: Winter lights: activities to visit Finistère out of season

: Winter lights: activities to visit Finistère out of season
Brittany: Winter lights: activities to visit Finistère out of season

December 9, 2024

Brennilis ©Ludovic Lagadec

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 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 , 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 and the castle of Trévarez in Saint-Goazec, the poetic journey Winter night in LanderneauTHE Christmas lights of Locronan and , 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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