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Point du Grouin

Ile et vilaine  >  France

Rocky headland with fantastic views. Also good views on the biological reserve île des Landes, an elongated low rocky island parallel to the headland.

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Most recent update 18 червня 2024

Description

The Pointe du Grouin is the most advanced rocky promontory of Ille et Vilaine. This wild headland reaches 40 meters above the sea and offers breathtaking views. From here, you can see the Normandy coastline and the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Looking towards the horizon, you can see Mont-Saint-Michel, 25 kilometers away, and the Chausey islands. Much closer is l’île des Landes. This elongated island is a biological reserve that hosts the largest colony of seabirds in Brittany. Landes Island is located immediately to the east of Pointe du Grouin.

Among the birds you can observe are Сула атлантична, Баклан чубатий, Мартин морський, Сапсан, Кулик-сорока, Галагаз євразійський, Щеврик острівний, Коноплянка and Трав'янка чорноголова.

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Français: Promontoire rocheux le plus avancé d’Ille et Vilaine, on pourra y observer à gauche, le Cap Fréhel, et à droite, Granville et la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel. Le regard dressé vers l’horizon, on distingue alors deux merveilles : à 25 kilomètres le Mont-Saint-Michel et plus au large les îles Chausey.

Details

Access

Pointe du Grouin is located in Ille-et-Vilaine, the northernmost point near Cancale. There are two car parks close to the viewpoint. Click on the P in the map for directions. From the car park follow the path that winds its way through the low vegetation before gradually reaching the rugged rocks and high cliffs.

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Français: La Pointe du Grouin est située en Ille-et-Vilaine. Il y a deux parkings à proximité du point de vue. Cliquez sur le P sur la carte pour accéder au parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Sea

Conditions

Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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