The popularity of the Cap Sizun and the Pointe du Raz is not a recent trend: there has been a steady rise in visitor numbers, with up to a million visitors in a single year. The Pointe du Raz is our Land’s End, and over time it has become a major tourist attraction and one of the must-see sites in Brittany. This influx of visitors brings its own challenges, and it has become a priority to preserve the ecological integrity of this exceptional site while sustainably managing tourism. In 2004, the very first sites in France to be awarded the label of ‘Grand Site de France’ included the Pointe du Raz, the Baie des Trépassés and the Pointe du Van. This perimeter was extended twice when the label was renewed and today, it covers almost 21,500 acres encompassing the five communities of Beuzec-Cap-Sizun, Cléden-Cap-Sizun, Goulien, Plogoff and Primelin.

The label of ‘Grand Site de France’ is awarded by the French Ministry for Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, and bestowed upon natural sites that are well-known and particularly popular. To obtain this label, a site must establish a management project that respects the principles of sustainable development while respecting the preservation of the landscape and the spirit of the place, the quality of the welcome given to visitors, and encouraging the participation of local residents and concerned parties. After a selective and demanding process, the label is awarded for a period of 8 years. The label is awarded on the advice of the Commission Supérieure des Sites, Perspectives et Paysages and the Réseau des Grands Sites de France (a network of sites with the label and those aspiring to it). So far, a total of 21 sites have been awarded the label of ‘Grand Site de France’.

In 2019, the label of ‘Grand Site de France Pointe du Raz en Cap Sizun’ was renewed for a further six years, extending its perimeter to include five communities, each with its own classified or listed natural areas owned by the local authority of Finistère or the Coastal Conservation body. The 2019-2025 project prioritised the preservation of biodiversity, coastal habitats, inland landscapes, built heritage, local production and active mobility. With a view to renewing the label, the Cap Sizun is currently preparing new guidelines for the 2025-2032 period. As well as preserving and enhancing the area, the goal is to ensure that a well-preserved and dynamic living environment will be passed onto future generations.