Pointe du Grouin

Who this place suits

With family

9/10

As a couple

10/10

With friends

9/10

Solo

9/10

With a dog

7/10

Reduced mobility

8/10

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 Grouin juts out into the sea north of Cancale. Topped by a signal station, it takes in the Normandy coast, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Emerald Coast as far as Cap Fréhel. In clear weather, Chausey can be seen. Facing the headland, the Île des Landes is home to large seabird colonies. The site has undergone major redevelopment and restoration of its natural habitats, with reorganised parking, toilets, footpaths and some viewpoints made accessible to people with reduced mobility.

What you will see

• Views over the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, the Normandy coast, Chausey, the Île des Landes and the Emerald Coast as far as Cap Fréhel.
• The Département estimates about 600,000 visitors a year.
• The walk round the headland takes about 1 hour.
• Mont-Saint-Michel is about 26 km away to the east, according to the Département.
• The recent redevelopment favours discovery on foot and the return of natural habitats.
• A dedicated bike park with luggage lockers has been installed, as bikes are not allowed on the natural site.

Practical information

Address

Pointe du Grouin, 35260 Cancale

Getting there

Via the D201; car, bike and campervan parking, then a walk of about 1 hour

Public transport

Road access from Cancale; the GR34 on foot.

Services

Toilets and parking from the redevelopment; more services in Cancale

Parking

Redeveloped parking for cars, campervans and bikes; bikes are not allowed on the natural site itself.

Pets

Yes, under control and respecting the natural site; a lead is advised

Accessibility

Some viewpoints have been made wheelchair accessible as part of the redevelopment.

Pushchair

Partly possible on the laid-out sections

Difficulty

Easy on the laid-out paths; a moderate loop around the headland

Safety

Stay on the paths, respect the restored areas and keep well away from the cliffs

Best time

A clear morning or late afternoon; days of great visibility for Chausey.

Crowds

Very busy in high season

Photography

Exceptional for big panoramas, the Île des Landes and sailing events

Ideal for

Families, photography, couples, big panoramas, seabirds

Nearby

Cancale, the Île des Landes, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo, the Pointe du Meinga

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