A few kilometres from Plougrescant, many heritage and natural sites are to be discovered:
Tréguier, “City of Character” – Bathed by three rivers, Tréguier is a pretty little town to discover on foot! Don’t miss visiting its cathedral and its beautiful cloister, the birthplace of Ernest Renan, writer, philosopher and historian, born in 1823 in Tréguier.
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Paimpol, Beauport Abbey
Do not pass by Paimpol, a small port city, without stopping there. Famous for its Festival of Sailors’ Songs and Music of the World Seas, this small city is also worth discovering for its small old streets, its beautiful privateer and shipowner residences, its pretty shops and painting galleries!
On leaving Paimpol, the Abbey of Beauport, founded in 1202, bears witness to eight centuries of history. Facing the sea, this historic site will not leave you indifferent. Eh know more
Leaving Paimpol, in the commune of Ploubazlanec, is the tip of Arcouëst and its superb archipelago of reefs, islets and its wonderful island of Bréhat. You discover a magical landscape and from that moment on, you remain under the bewitching charm of this island. With a microclimate in winter, the island is favourable to the flowering of many varieties of flowers, which leads to its being called “the island of flowers”. Agapanthe, mimosas, hydrangeas, muriers, aloes, camelia… line the paths, illuminate the houses and give all its beauty to the island.
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Château and park of La Roche-Jagu – Going a little further inland, you will discover the Château de la Roche-Jagu, a fortress built in the 15th century, and its medieval-inspired park.
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Pontrieux “petite Venise” du Trégor – Following the Trieux river, you will arrive at Pontrieux, a village with bucolic charm with its 50 washhouses and its small marina.
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Le Passeur et le Vapeur du Trieux – Cross the Trieux river and its estuary, classified Natura 2000, on the boat “le passeur du Trieux”, and enjoy a commented walk, from Loguivy-de-la-Mer to Pontrieux: amazing view of the Lézardrieux bridge, lock passage, Château de la Roche-Jagu, Route des phare….
In season, it is possible to combine the Passeur du Trieux and the Steam of Le Trieux, on which you can relive the charms of the trips of yesteryear on board a steam train, pulled by a locomotive classified as a historical monument. It takes you on one of the most bucolic railway lines in France, along the Trieux estuary.
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The Talbert Trench – A geological curiosity, the trench offers you a walk flush with the water, on a stone carpet that extends over the sea and is 3 km long. You can take advantage of this walk to go fishing on foot and observe the many birds that nest on the furrow.
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Very close to Plougrescant, less than 15 kms away, and for botany lovers, several gardens with rare and exotic plants are to be visited. The Kestellic garden in Plouguiel, the Kerdalo garden in Trédarzec, the Pellinec garden in Penvenan or the Moulin de Traou Meur in Pleudaniel.
Kestellic Garden – 22 PLOUGUIEL
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Kerdalo Garden – 22 TREDARZEC TREGUIER
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Pellinec Garden – 22 PENVENAN
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Domaine de la Roche-Jagu (castle and garden) – 22 PLOËZAL
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Moulin de Traou Meur – 22 PLEUDANIEL
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Located 10 minutes from the beginning of the Pink Granite Coast, the campsite offers you the opportunity to stay in a place where you can discover the many natural and heritage sites. The Pink Granite Coast is one of the must-see places to discover without fail!
Renowned for its enormous granite rocks, with human and animal shapes, it leads the holidaymaker, the stroller or the site hiker to the site, all at the same time exceptional and different:
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A few kilometers away, you can:
The region is rich in places to visit, to discover, to explore… whether by boat, on foot, by bike or by car. Sites are also accessible within an hour of the campsite where you can relax and have fun with your family (zoos, adventure parks, museums, etc.). Feel free to ask at the campsite reception desk or at the Plougrescant tourist office!
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