Places to visit

Dinard - Dinarzh

Dinard (Breton: Dinarzh, Gallo: Dinard)  is noted for its beaches, is one of the oldest sea bath resorts in France. The town has many bars and restaurants as well as a casino.

Saint Lunaire - Sant-Luner

Saint Lunaire (Breton: Sant-Luner) is a resort with beaches on both sides of the Pointe du Decolle. There are very good views of the Emerald Coast from the promenades. It is west from Dinard along the coastal road. 

Saint Briac sur Mer - Sant-Briag

Saint Briac sur Mer (Breton: Sant-Briag). On the estuary of the Fremur, St. Briac has a seafront area with interesting restaurants. Very attractive at night time, it is made up of many small lanes. A festival of Breton music is held here every September.

Located west along the D786 coastal road from Sainte Lunaire. 

Dinan

Dinan is south from St Briac Sur Mer along the D2 road. Dinan is in the Côtes-d'Armor (Breton: Aodoù-an-Arvoris)in the north of Brittany. The town is best appreciated on foot and has ancient ramparts and a castle, with narrow, cobbled streets and the river port. There is also the Petit Train which runs from the Tourist Office or Place Duclos to and from the port.

Saint Cast Le Guido - Sant-Kast-ar-Gwildou

St Cast Le Guido (Breton: Sant-Kast-ar-Gwildou) has several popular beaches. At the end of the main beach is a small hill with which gives excellent views over the Emerald Coast and Cap Fréhel. Coastal walks can be taken along the cliffs which also allow for excellent views.

Cap Fréhel

Cap Fréhel on the northern Breton Coast has spectacular views along multi coloured cliffs. Reaching over 70m in height the cliffs are home to numerous sea birds. Views extend along the coast from the Normandy Cotentin peninsula in the East to the Ile de Brehat in the north west and the Channel Islands can be seen on occasion.

Lamballe - Lambal

Lamballe is a significant commercial centre, which is famous for its stud farm in the centre of town. Tours are available via the tourist office to visit the stables. TGV high speed trains run from Lamballe to Paris. Lamballe can be reached by going south from Cap Frehel along the D34 to the D786. Follow this road west to St Alban and then the D791 to Lamballe.

Saint-Brieuc - Sant Breig

Saint-Brieuc (Breton: Sant-Briegon) is located on the Bay of Saint-Brieuc in the Côtes-d'Armor (Breton: Aodoù-an-Arvor) department in Brittany. Two rivers flow through Saint-Brieuc: the Goued and the Gouedig. It is named after a Welsh monk Brioc, who, in the 6th century established an oratory there. Bro Sant-Brieg/Pays de Saint-Brieuc is one of the nine traditional bishoprics of Brittany which were used as administrative areas before the French Revolution. Saint-Brieuc is north northwest from Lamballe along the N12 and E50.

Lannion - Lannuon

Lannion - Lannuon is a city that has an old section that is particulalry popular with tourists. It has old squares, a church called Brélévenez, half-timbered houses, chapels and frescoes. Lannion is located on the estuary of the River Léguer. The town has medieval houses and narrow streets and is built on the hillside. The town also has an airport. 

Perros-Guirec - Perroz-Gireg

North from Lannion the D788 goes to Perros-Guirec (Breton: Perroz-Gireg). It is on the Pink Granite Coast, with a number of sheltered beaches. Boats leave here for Sept Iles which is a significant bird sanctuary. St Jacques church is classed as a national monument and has a wooden altarpiece dating from the 17th century. There is also a wax museum close to the yacht harbour.

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