Pointe du Raz

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Pointe du Raz is a dramatic rocky promontory on the western tip of Brittany in France, famed for its rugged cliffs, powerful tides, and panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean.

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Pointe du Raz canonical 7

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Predicate Object
instanceOf headland
natural site
tourist attraction
administrativeDepartment Finistère department
linked to: Finistère
climate oceanic climate
country France
designationYear Grand Site de France label 2004
hasConservationMeasures parking set back from the point
restoration of coastal heathland
visitor access management
hasMaximumElevation approximately 70 metres
hasTrail GR 34 coastal path
hasViewOf Ar Men lighthouse (distant)
La Vieille lighthouse
linked to: Nividic Lighthouse

Tevennec rock formations
Île de Sein lighthouse
knownFor dangerous navigation conditions
dramatic seascapes
panoramic ocean views
powerful tides
rugged cliffs
strong currents
languageRegion Breton-speaking area
locatedIn Brittany
Commune of Plogoff
Finistère
north coast of the Bay of Audierne
western tip of Brittany
locatedOn Atlantic coast of France
material granite
near Baie des Trépassés
Pointe du Van
Raz de Sein
Île de Sein
notableFor exposure to Atlantic storms
sea spray and high waves
overlooks Atlantic Ocean
Iroise Sea
partOf Armorican Massif
popularFor birdwatching
coastal walks
hiking
landscape photography
protectedStatus Grand Site de France
listed natural site of France
region northwestern France
subjectOf Breton folklore
maritime legends
touristVisitsPerYear hundreds of thousands of visitors

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Finistère contains Pointe du Raz
Penn-ar-Bed contains Pointe du Raz
Cornouaille containsPeninsula Pointe du Raz
Île de Sein offCoastOf Pointe du Raz
Cap de la Chèvre nearbyFeature Pointe du Raz