Finistère district, Brittany, France

Places to visit near Plogoff

Plogoff is a town in Finistère district, Brittany, France, home to about 1,649 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 47 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast and 6 museums. The must-see places are Chapelle Saint-They (5 km), Lighthouse la Vieille (8 km) and La Plate (9 km).

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Plogoff, Brittany
Plogoff, Finistère district, Brittany, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Plogoff at a glance

Location
Finistère district, Brittany, France
Population
about 1,649
Coordinates
48.0370° N, 4.6661° W
Places within 50 km
143 (56 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Plogoff

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Churches near Plogoff

85 churches within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is Église Saint-Collodan (1 km); the best-known is Chapelle Saint-They (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Plogoff

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is Oppidum Gaulois (4 km); the best-known is Lighthouse la Vieille (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Plogoff

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is Baie des Trépassés (5 km); the best-known is Men Brial (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Plogoff

11 museums within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is Maison du Marquisat (17 km); the best-known is Ancien Abri du Marin (1906) Actuel Musée des Sénans (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Plogoff

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is La Plate (9 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plogoff

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plogoff. The closest is Point de Vue de la Pointe du Raz (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Plogoff

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plogoff
  2. 10 km Église Saint-Onneau · church, Finistère
  3. 15 km Chapelle Saint-They · church, Finistère
  4. 8 km Phare de Tévennec · heritage site, Finistère
  5. 6 km La Plate · river spot, Finistère
  6. 1 km Lighthouse la Vieille · heritage site, Finistère
  7. 8 km Back to Plogoff

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How to reach Plogoff

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    Within 15 km of Plogoff

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plogoff by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4785Église Saint-Collodan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4666Oppidum Gaulois (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2030Baie des Trépassés (5 km)
    Museums611Maison du Marquisat (17 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves610La Plate (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Point de Vue de la Pointe du Raz (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Parc Naturel Marin d'Iroise (35 km)
    Caves46Grotte de Menez Dregan (19 km)
    Other attractions56Moulin de Trouguer (4 km)
    Parks02Brest (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Étang de Laoual (3 km)
    Treks11Tour du Cap Sizun (26 km)

    Plogoff: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plogoff?

    Chapelle Saint-They (church, about 5 km), Lighthouse la Vieille (heritage site, about 8 km), La Plate (river spot, about 9 km), Église Saint-Onneau (church, about 10 km), Phare de Tévennec (heritage site, about 13 km), Église Notre-Dame de Roscudon (church, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Plogoff?

    143 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 46 forts & heritage, 20 beaches & coast, 6 museums, 6 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest church to Plogoff?

    Église Saint-Collodan, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Yves (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plogoff?

    Oppidum Gaulois, about 4 km by road; Site Gallo-romain de Trouguer (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Plogoff?

    Baie des Trépassés, about 5 km by road; Pointe du Van (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plogoff?

    Start in Plogoff, visit Église Saint-Onneau, then Chapelle Saint-They, then Phare de Tévennec, then La Plate, then Lighthouse la Vieille, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plogoff?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Plogoff

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Plogoff’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Plogoff on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.