5 spots to watch the ocean on a stormy day

At the forefront! Port-Coton is one of the Breton spots where the fury of the Atlantic is most violent. The swell coming from the west travels hundreds of kilometers without encountering the slightest obstacle. Waves of several meters come to hit the Agulhas head on. Perched about thirty meters above sea level, you will see a sea bubbling with foam for miles around.

Port Coton

And Claude Monet

Photography enthusiasts will undoubtedly find some great images. In fact, the Needles inspired one of France’s greatest artists, Claude Monet. He made a stopover a few blocks from the Needles of Port Coton in the small village of Kervilahouen. The leader of the impressionist movement was transcended by the jagged landscapes of the wild coast. In a letter to his friend Gustave Caillebotte, he wrote: “I am in a superb country of savagery, a terrible pile of rocks and an improbable sea of colors”

And Monet does not exaggerate. He painted 39 canvases during his stay!

The cliffs surrounding the largest sandy beach of the wild coast will give you a breathtaking view. The swell spreads harmoniously over several hundred meters and comes to crash on the fine sand. Access to these observation points is easy with a car. The parking lots of Anter in the north and Donnant in the south will allow you to contemplate the ocean and the rocky plateau. A last spot is offered to you to admire the show, the dunes of Donnant! The coastal path passes on the top of the dunes. On this mountain of sand, a clear view of the ocean is revealed. Indeed, the dunes of Donnant peak at about twenty meters high and are among the highest in Brittany!

One of the best surf spots

From the region

With 200 days of surfing per year, Donnant is one of the best spots in Brittany. Fall and winter are particularly good seasons for surfing. The waves grow and deepen offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

More sheltered than the other spots mentioned, this sandy beach nestled between the steep cliffs of Bangor’s coastline serves as a refuge for sailors fleeing bad weather when the sea is rough to the east. When the ocean unleashes its fury on the coastline, those who dare to venture onto the wild coastline will enjoy sublime scenery. Waves crash into the cove and roll in as you approach the shore. The steep coastal path provides a multitude of vantage points for viewing Bangor’s varied coastline. Moors, meadows, and valleys, you’ll switch from one environment to another in a few minutes of walking!

Stormy day, day of conquest! Set out to conquer the highest peaks in Bellon. The Pointe du Skeul culminates at 50 m above sea level. This imposing relief will give you a breathtaking view of the ocean and the hilly coastline. And it is not only the ocean that is magnificent in Locmaria! As you walk along the coastal path, you can admire the beautiful countryside of the south of the island. The coastal trail and paths are lined with tall grasses up to 2 m high. The fields populated with lambs and sheep are a reminder of the importance of agriculture on Belle-île. Fed only with products from the farm, and peacefully gamboling for several weeks in the fields near the coast, the Belle-île lamb is a meat of exceptional quality.