The Pointe de Conguel

Undoubtedly one of the most rejuvenating spots on the Quiberon peninsula. Popular with locals and tourists alike in summer, the Pointe de Conguel is particularly enjoyable in spring or during an Indian summer at the end of September, when the soft light envelops the raw beauty of the coastline and the paths are less busy.

The walk, on a very well-maintained and signposted path, is very easy and suitable for children. In contrast to the monumental cliffs of the Côte Sauvage, here you are at water's edge, reinforcing the exhilarating impression of a distant horizon. The point itself is around 1 kilometre long, so allow around 1 hour for the round trip.

Parking is available at the entrance to the peninsula. Bicycles are not permitted on the path and dogs must be kept on a lead on the point. To help protect this fragile environment, please respect the signposted areas and the bans on traffic on the dunes, so as not to trample the vegetation. Please also pick up after your picnics.

Pointe de Conguel is a veritable paradise for lovers of wild plants. From June onwards, the dunes are covered in yellow immortelle, with its distinctive curry scent. Spring also sees the blossoming of a multitude of small purple flowers that create a delightful contrast with the grey-blue of the rocks and ocean.

This is the round-headed garlic. Emerging from between the rocks, the sea panicum, similar to the thistle, is a perfect illustration of the vivacity of the local flora, capable of surviving extreme weather conditions. In summer, guided walks to discover wild plants are organised. Find out more at the Tourist Office.

As far as wildlife is concerned, the rocks at Pointe de Conguel are a haven for wintering birds such as egrets, sandpipers and brant, and if you're an early riser, you can spot dozens of lips running happily across the dunes.

Quiberon Tourist Office is offering an 11-kilometre walk with excellent signposting, starting from the charming little village of Port-Haliguen. This 3 hour 15 minute loop takes in all the highlights of the Pointe de Conguel and has been ranked as one of Brittany's most beautiful walks.

When you reach the end of the Pointe, admire the incredible panorama of the Teignouse lighthouse and have fun spotting the islands opposite using the orientation table. The lighthouse, perched on a rocky shoal, is located in an area known and feared by sailors. In 1922, the battleship France even ran aground here. The Pointe de Conguel is extended by two islets: Toul Bihan, the 'little hole', accessible on foot at high tide (take care not to get trapped by the water!), and Toul Bras, the 'big hole', an ancient Gallic burial site.

As you walk around the headland, you can also discover the Menhir du Goulvars, an impressive 6-metre-high Neolithic stele.

Along the way, you'll come across a number of pretty beaches, including the long, sandy Conguel beach at the start of the peninsula, where swimming is permitted, as well as beautiful flat rocks where you can sit and contemplate this magnificent landscape of intertwined land and sea.

Stand-up paddle

Quiberon is well known as a watersports paradise. With rather calm waters in summer, the Pointe de Conguel is the ideal spot for stand-up paddling. Stand up on a board and paddle across the water, breathing in the sea air and admiring the coastal scenery. In Port-Haliguen,ASN Quiberon offers windsurfing and paddleboard lessons and hire for all ages, to make the Quiberon experience even more memorable. In July and August, ASN is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. In April, May, June, September and August, from 1.30pm to 5.30pm.