Lighthouse
Kermorvan Lighthouse
Le Conquet · Finistère
The westernmost lighthouse on land in France, 20.35 m high, with 77 steps, guided visits and a new exhibition opened in July 2026.
- Suggested time
- 1 h to 1 h 30.
- Type of place
- Lighthouse
- Atmosphere
- Wild, historic and panoramic.
- Getting there
- On foot along the Kermorvan peninsula; visits at set times.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Kermorvan lighthouse stands at the tip of the Kermorvan peninsula in Le Conquet. Brought into service on 1 July 1849, it stands out for its square shape. It is 20.35 m high and has 77 steps. In 2026, the visit was enriched with an immersive exhibition in the keeper’s room, opened on 23 July. In autumn 2026, it opens on Wednesdays and Sundays until 8 November, from 10.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm (closed on 1 November).
What you will see
- Town: Le Conquet, Finistère.
- Status: in service and open for visits at set times.
- In service since 1 July 1849.
- Height: 20.35 m.
- Steps: 77.
- Presented as the westernmost lighthouse on land in France.
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- Immersive exhibition in the keeper’s room, opened on 23 July 2026.
- Wednesdays and Sundays until 8 November, 10.30 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm, closed on 1 November
- With children: yes, if they can climb 77 steps.
Practical information
- Public transport
- Le Conquet, then on foot.
- Services
- Guided welcome during opening times
- Parking
- Park before the walk in
- Accessibility
- The top cannot be reached without stairs
- Best time
- A day with good visibility
- Photography
- A remarkable view over the Iroise Sea
- Nearby
- The Kermorvan peninsula, Le Conquet, Les Blancs Sablons, the Pointe Saint-Mathieu
Tips on the spot
- Check the visit status on the day before you travel, and do not confuse access to the site, the foot of the lighthouse and the inside of the tower.
- For a lighthouse open to visitors, check the time of the last climb, not just the closing time.
- For a lighthouse at sea, only watch it from a boat run by a professional or from a safe viewpoint on land.
- Bring a windproof layer, even in summer; stairs and galleries can be slippery with rain or spray.
- With children, check the number of steps and any minimum age; with vertigo, the climb to the gallery is not for everyone.
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- Working lighthouses are maritime safety equipment: respect all restricted technical areas.
- For photos, use a wide angle at the foot of the lighthouse and a telephoto lens for lighthouses seen from a distance.
- On an island, check the last boat back before starting the visit.
- On cliffs, stay behind the barriers and on the paths; keep dogs on a lead in nature reserves.
- Visits can be cancelled at the last minute for safety reasons.
- Check the exact calendar, then allow time to walk around the peninsula.
- The sunset is beautiful from the peninsula; the site is very exposed to the wind.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this lighthouse?
In Le Conquet, Finistère, at the tip of the Kermorvan peninsula.
Can I visit the lighthouse?
Yes, at set times; in autumn 2026, on Wednesdays and Sundays until 8 November.
How high is it?
20.35 m, with 77 steps.
When was it built?
It came into service on 1 July 1849.
Is there an exhibition?
Yes, an immersive exhibition in the keeper’s room since July 2026.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for children able to climb 77 steps.
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