The town of Camaret-sur-Mer, located on the peninsula of Crozon, opposite the harbour of Brest, is a charming little town with a must-see UNESCO World Heritage site: the tower of Camaret, once the only UNESCO site in Brittany, is now accompanied by the megalithic site of Carnac. This red tower is a legacy of the architect Vauban, who under the orders of Louis XIV stressed to his sovereign the need to protect also the Cove of Camaret in addition to the military ports in 1685. Anse, which was at the time a compulsory passage of ships heading towards Brest.
– Gravel range: You can rest facing the sea right next to the Vauban Tower.
– Notre-Dame-de-Rocamadour Chapel: Located right next to the Vauban Tower as the pebble beach, it has been listed as historical monuments since 1935.
– Pointe du Toulinguet: In the west, where beautiful walks under the wind await you, you can admire defensive sets dating from the war as well as a semaphore and in good weather St Mathieu's Point just opposite.
– Pointe du grand Gouin : If you go up a little to the north, you can also see a fort. These two points offer spectacular views of the Brest harbour and are essential places to see, for example, the different boats arrived or leave during the Brest maritime holidays.
Camaret-sur-Mer has everything it takes to eat, to thirst with family or friends, this small village will show you all the traditional charm of Brittany.
If you stay in the city, just a pair of sneakers. However, if you want to walk on the tips, I suggest you bring walking shoes.
If you have young children, a stroller will be enough for a walk in the city. On the other hand, I advise you to have a ventral or dorsal baby carrier for the tips because the paths can be steep and difficult for strollers.
Find the starting point via this Google Maps link.
With its charming port, Camaret-sur-Mer invites you to relax on the terrace. A city sheltered from the wind in the heart of the Crozon peninsula, it allows you to enjoy a well deserved rest after a hike on the coast. As you walk the trails, you can admire wild viewpoints and cross the remains of history, such as the many blockhouses that guard against the ocean. That's not all: Camaret has an exceptional heritage with the famous Vauban Tower, dressed in its brick coating and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While walking on the Sillon, you will also discover the boat cemetery, where the old wooden hulls tell the maritime past of the city, as well as the chapel Notre-Dame-de-Rocamadour, laid on the edge of the water. It is a stopover where art and history meet at every corner of the street, especially in the artist district.
