Viewpoint
Pointe du Roselier
Plérin · Côtes-d’Armor
A 360-degree view over the bay of Saint-Brieuc, with a viewpoint indicator, the GR34 and views of the Anse d’Yffiniac, the capes and the Goëlo coast.
- Suggested time
- 45 minutes for the view, 1 to 1 h 30 for the 3 km loop.
- Type of place
- Viewpoint
- Atmosphere
- Open, educational and very maritime.
- Getting there
- Start from the Pointe du Roselier car park, then go straight to the viewpoint or take the 3 km loop along the GR34.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 7/10
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 Pointe du Roselier overlooks the bay of Saint-Brieuc and lets you read almost its entire coastline. The official 3 km walk, which takes about 1 to 1 h 30, starts from the car park and joins the GR34 before reaching the viewing platform. The viewpoint indicator helps you pick out Cap d’Erquy and Cap Fréhel to the east, and Paimpol and the Bréhat archipelago to the west. The bay can uncover more than 7 km of foreshore, and the tides can reach about 12 m in six hours.
What you will see
- Type of site: a developed panoramic headland.
- Main view: 360 degrees over the bay of Saint-Brieuc, the Anse d’Yffiniac, the Hillion peninsula, Cap d’Erquy and Cap Fréhel and the Goëlo coast.
- Walking: a very short walk to the main viewpoint; official 3 km loop in about 1 to 1 h 30.
- Heritage: a memorial and traces of a 19th-century semaphore.
- Environment: a view over the bay of Saint-Brieuc national nature reserve.
- The viewpoint indicator helps you spot Erquy, Fréhel, Paimpol and Bréhat.
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- The head of the bay hosts about 35,000 migrating birds in winter, according to the local guide.
- The bay has about 30 km of coastline.
Practical information
- Address
- Pointe du Roselier, 22190 Plérin
- Getting there
- Start from the Pointe du Roselier car park, then go straight to the viewpoint or take the 3 km loop along the GR34
- Public transport
- A car is practical, then on foot
- Services
- Limited services on the headland, more in Plérin and Saint-Brieuc
- Parking
- Pointe du Roselier car park
- Pets
- Yes, on a lead
- Accessibility
- Access to the viewpoint is easier than on many wild headlands; check the final path
- Pushchair
- Partly possible, depending on the surface and route
- Difficulty
- Easy for the viewpoint, medium for the official loop
- Safety
- Take care near the cliffs and on the GR34 in bad weather
- Best time
- Late afternoon, or a tide that lets you read the bay well; all year
- Photography
- Excellent for capturing the size of the bay and the huge tidal range
- Nearby
- Martin-Plage, the port of Le Légué, the Anse d’Yffiniac, Saint-Brieuc, Hillion
Tips on the spot
- Check the local weather on the day; in fog or very poor visibility, postpone if the view is your main aim.
- Come in the morning or late in the day for softer light and fewer people.
- Bring a windproof and waterproof layer: the wind makes it feel much colder.
- Wear shoes with good grip; after heavy rain, paths can be muddy or slippery.
- Never cross a fence or safety marking for a better photo, and stay back from the cliff edge in strong wind.
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- With children, be especially careful near cliffs, rocks and exposed areas; keep dogs on a lead.
- Stay on the paths to limit erosion, and take all your litter home.
- Do not count on toilets at the viewpoint, and bring water if the site is isolated.
- Do not fly a drone without checking the rules, and do not disturb seabirds.
- For sunset, plan your walk back after dark and bring a small torch.
- Check the tide times before you visit.
- Do the official loop if you have at least an hour.
- Use the viewpoint indicator to understand the view.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of viewpoint is it?
A developed panoramic headland.
What can you see from it?
A 360-degree view over the bay of Saint-Brieuc, the Anse d’Yffiniac, the Hillion peninsula, Cap d’Erquy and Cap Fréhel and the Goëlo coast.
Why is it worth the detour?
One of the most complete viewpoints over the bay of Saint-Brieuc, very easy to include in a 3 km walk.
How much time should I allow?
45 minutes for the view, 1 to 1 h 30 for the 3 km loop.
How far do I need to walk?
A very short walk to the main viewpoint; the official loop is 3 km, in about 1 to 1 h 30.
Is the site free?
Yes, access is free.
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