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Pointe du Van is a promontory located in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is part of the Armorique Regional Natural Park and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.

At the end of the peninsula, there is a lighthouse that was built in 1895 and still in operation today. Visitors can climb the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the sea and the coastline. The site is also popular for hiking, with many trails offering breathtaking scenery along the rugged coastline.

The Pointe du Van is a particularly popular spot for bird watching, as it is a natural habitat for many seabirds such as gannets, guillemots, and kittiwakes. It is also home to a variety of rare plant species, including wild orchids and heather.

Nearby, there is a small village called Cléden-Cap-Sizun, which offers restaurants, cafes, and shops selling local handicrafts. The village is also home to the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Tronoën, a beautiful 6th-century chapel with a remarkable collection of early Christian art.