La pointe du Grouin

At the far north of the department, the Pointe du Grouin juts out into the sea, near Cancale.
Dominated by a semaphore, the rocky promontory offers a breathtaking view of the Normandy coast, the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel and the coastline of the Emerald Coast as far as Cap Fréhel. The nearby Landes Island is home to colonies of seabirds. Trails will guide you through flowery meadows and moors. They will give you access to the most beautiful viewpoints to observe the sea and seabirds.

The semaphore watches
Built in 1861, it monitored the passage of ships offshore. Its signals alerted them to danger. He called the emergency services if necessary. Meteorological observations were also made there, useful to ships and the national meteorological service. Purchased in 2000 by the Department, the semaphore ensures its surveillance activity in the summer. From June to September, the ground floor is transformed into an exhibition space, frequented by hundreds of visitors each year.

witness of war
During the Second World War, the Germans built a large network of blockhouses on the Pointe du Grouin. They are now home to the Greater Horseshoe Bat, a species of bat that is protected because it is threatened. The moors and lawns of Grouin are typical of the rocky coast of Brittany. The vegetation there is very special. She had to adapt to the difficult living conditions of the coast.

Find more information on the Department of Ille-et-Vilaine website

Redevelopment work on the site, undertaken by the Department, will take place until autumn 2024. During the duration of this work, which aims to improve the quality of the landscape, the preservation of nature and the reception of public, parking will be possible and the site will remain accessible to the public even if the conditions of discovery may be temporarily disrupted.

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