Pointe du Raz

The Pointe du Raz is a promontory that extends into the Atlantic from western Brittany, in France. It is a dramatic place of crashing waves and strong winds, and marks the western end of the 3,200 km E5 European long distance path to Venice in Italy. The 'La Vieille' lighthouse can be clearly seen from the headland. The Pointe du Raz is also home to many birds, including the well-known European herring gull, and is part of the Cap Sizun Bird Reserve, a conservation area where the birds' natural habitats are preserved. The area features a succession of rocky promontories, some of which were once Iron Age hill forts, and is now a popular tourist destination due to its natural beauty and rich history