Finistère
At the tip of France lies Finistère. At the tip of Finistère lies the Crozon Peninsula, and that’s where Le Grand Large campground is nestled , in Camaret-sur-Mer. A unique location, at the gateway to a region ranked among the most beautiful in Europe, where nature still reigns supreme.
Finistère, Penn ar Bed… The End of the Earth
To travel to the ends of the earth—not far beyond the Monts d’Arrée.
At this very tip, this is where the sun will set the latest.
Here, you can enjoy a few more minutes of daylight than anywhere else. You’ll be captivated by the change of scenery, the untamed landscapes, and the invigorating air…
You’re bound to feel like you’re somewhere else, yet at home at the same time—there’s just that certain something that makes it different, and it’s obvious that it will keep you coming back. A Breton welcome you’ll never forget.
- Historic Monuments and Designated Villages
- Surf spots (the Kerloc’h spot, 3–4 km from the campground)
- The Monts d’Arrée
- Biscuit shops, crepes, and kouign-amann
- Chouchen and the Brewers
- Strawberries from Plougastel
- Fest-noz and festivals
- Crozon-Morgat, Quimper, Brest, the islands
And the ever-present Breton humor…
Breton proverb: “If you pay too much attention to the weather forecast, you’ll spend your life at the bar.”
The Islands at the Very End: Ouessant, Sein, and Molène
If Finistère is already the end of the world, its islands are the gateway to it. Ouessant, the largest and wildest of them all, impresses with its windswept cliffs, its legendary lighthouses—including the Créac’h, one of the most powerful in the world—and its black sheep grazing freely. The island of Sein, flat as an outstretched hand on the ocean, is home to only a few hundred people and exudes a timeless atmosphere. Molène, more low-key, rounds out this exceptional trio of islands. All three are accessible by boat from Camaret or Brest—a day trip that will leave a lasting impression.