Cap Fréhel

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Site classified as a Grand Site of France.

The majestic pink sandstone cliffs tower over the sea at over 70 meters high and offer a magnificent panorama that stretches all the way to Jersey on a clear day. Classified since 1967, any construction is now prohibited there, it is one of the most visited places in Brittany.

This remarkable natural site is home to an extraordinary diversity of coastal environments. An original and specific fauna and flora are born, live and develop there: glasswort, beachgrass, thistle, heather, gorse as well as little egret, herring gull, northern fulmar…

With its multicolored plant cover, Cap Fréhel is also an incredible ornithological reserve: European Nightjar and Pitchou Warbler shelter in the moor, Razorbill and Common Guillemot flit around the rocky cliffs. From the lighthouse, the GR34 path runs along the Channel to Fort La Latte, a historic monument, round trip Cap Fréhel > Fort la Latte (2h30 - 9km)

New developments have been carried out in order to preserve the sites and welcome visitors in better conditions: reorganization of paths and parking, construction of a belvedere to observe seabirds.

To facilitate access for people with reduced mobility, free PRM places (on presentation of the card) are available. Access is then possible via the old road which leads to the foot of the lighthouse, next to the access barrier. Disabled toilets in the car park.

During the summer period, the best time to visit Cap Fréhel is before 11:30 a.m., between 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. and after 17 p.m.

Useful information :

- The lighthouse is open from April to the beginning of November for free visits and depending on the weather conditions, to ensure its opening in case of doubt contact the tourist office or the lighthouse directly on 02 96 84 19 99. In case of doubt strong wind or storm, the lighthouse may be closed.

- Parking is chargeable and limited to 3 hours per day, you must enter the license plate number on a parking meter before paying in cash or credit card:
- motorbike: free
- car: 3 €
- motorhome, converted van: €5
- tourist coach/bus: €15
- free for bikes (bike racks)

Access by bus, ONLY July and August:
- Line 2 Korrigo (Saint Brieuc > Erquy > Saint Cast): stop at Cap Fréhel, possibility of bringing your bike, by reservation.
- DINAMO line: Dinan > Sables d'Or: stop at Cap Fréhel, possibility of bringing your bike by reservation.