Parc naturel régional d'Armorique

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The Parc naturel régional d'Armorique, or Armorica Regional Natural Park, is a rural protected area located in Brittany. The park land reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to hilly inland countryside. There are sandy beaches, swamps, strange rocks, fast rivers and the hills of Monts d'Arrée, all blended into one landscape. The park also includes three islands: Île de Sein, Molène and Ouessant. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 190 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 48°15'23"N, 4°27'55"W

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Parc naturel régional d'Armorique – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Îlot du Diable, Kerviniou Batteries, Fort de la Fraternité, Île des Morts.

6 miNW
Area
Îlot du Diable, Roscanvel
155 min walk • Îlot du Diable is a gun battery built to support fort de la Fraternité in the defensive system around the goulet de Brest in France. It is sited on the peninsula of Roscanvel and is accessible by a small bridge. The battery was razed in the 19th century, and in 1890 on its site was built a bunker with an electricity generator.
6.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Kerviniou Batteries
177 min walk • The batteries de Kerviniou are artillery batteries built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and are made up of an upper battery and an underground...
6.1 miNW
Ruins
Fort de la Fraternité
156 min walk • The Fort de la Fraternité is a fort located on the îlot du Diable in Roscanvel, France. The whole complex is now in ruins, though a gunpowder magazine is still standing, with a roof of large rectangular tiles and elaborate guttering.
4.6 miNW
Island
Île des Morts
118 min walk • Île des Morts is a 7-hectare island in the Bay of Roscanvel, to the south-west of the roadstead of Brest, between the Quélern peninsula and Île Longue. It is 26m above sea level at its highest point.
1.7 miSW
Locality
Crozon
43 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Crozon is the breathtaking Cap de la Chèvre, a headland that offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding countryside. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastal paths, breathe in the fresh sea air...
4.6 miN
Island
Île Ronde
119 min walk • The Île Ronde is a French islet 400 metres to the south west of Pointe de l’Armorique, in the roadstead of Brest, within the territory of the commune of Plougastel-Daoulas. Its highest point is 24 m. Facing Île Ronde, on the pointe de l’Armorique, is the fort de la pointe de l’Armorique, built in 1775 for the defense of Brest.
3.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Île Longue, Roscanvel
99 min walk • Île Longue is a peninsula of the roadstead of Brest in the department of Finistère in the Brittany region. It is the base of the SNLE, the French ballistic missile submarines, and as such one of the most secretive and heavily defended places in France.
2.7 miNE
Universities and schools
École navale, Brest
69 min walk • The École navale is the French naval academy, in charge of the education of the officers of the French Navy. They are educated at the academy for responsibilities onboard surface ships and submarines, in French Naval Aviation, with the fusiliers marins and commandos, and on the general staff.
5.4 miSE
Locality
Telgruc-sur-Mer
138 min walk • One of the main attractions in Telgruc-sur-Mer is the Plage de Trez-Bellec, a pristine beach that stretches along the coastline, offering visitors a peaceful and idyllic setting for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports.
2.3 miN
Locality
Lanvéoc
59 min walk • One of the main attractions in Lanvéoc is the scenic coastline, which is characterized by rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the coastal paths, enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the...
5.6 miW
48°16'13"N • 4°35'9"W
Biscuiterie de Camaret, Camaret-sur-Mer
144 min walk • Bakery