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The Côte de Granit Rose is a coastal area on the English Channel in the Côtes-d’Armor department of northern Brittany, in the historic Trégor region near Lannion. It owes its name to the granite outcrops, which are predominantly brown to pink in colour, and it is this physical characteristic that gives the area its tourist appeal. The Pink Granite Coast stretches for 10 km over the municipalities of Perros-Guirec, Trégastel, Pleumeur-Bodou and Trébeurden. It forms an arc stretching from Ploumanac’h, la Clarté, Île Renote, Coz-Porz and Grève Blanche in the east to Île Milliau in the west. It is dotted with chaotic heaps of rocks of astonishing shapes and colours, sculpted by erosion. It’s a unique place in Europe, offering an enchanting spectacle at sunset. The Pink Granite Coast is also an area rich in cultural and natural heritage, appealing to lovers of history, art, gastronomy and hiking. The main tourist attractions on the Pink Granite Coast include The Sept-Îles archipelago: a group of islands and islets off the coast of Perros-Guirec, home to France’s largest bird sanctuary. On a boat trip from Perros-Guirec, you can see many species of seabird, including gannets, puffins and cormorants. Grey seals and dolphins can also be seen. The “sentier des douaniers” (customs officers’ trail): this is a hiking route that runs along the coast between Perros-Guirec and Ploumanac’h, passing through some of the most beautiful sites on the Pink Granite Coast. You can admire the unusual rock formations, such as the Ploumanac’h lighthouse, Costaérès castle and the Dé rock. It is part of the GR 34, which circumnavigates Brittany. The seaside resort of Perros-Guirec: this is the main town on the Pink Granite Coast, with a long sandy beach lined with villas and restaurants. It’s also a cultural town, hosting the comic strip festival, the British film festival and the sea shanty festival. You can also visit the Museum of the History and Traditions of Brittany and the marina.
The Emerald Coast is a coastal area in northern Brittany, between Cap Fréhel and Pointe du Grouin. It owes its name to the green colour of the sea, which contrasts with the pink of the sandstone and the white of the sand. It’s a region that offers a wide variety of landscapes, heritage and activities.
Here are just a few of the places to visit on the Emerald Coast:
Cap Fréhel: This rocky promontory towers 70 metres above the sea, offering panoramic views of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, the Emerald Coast and Fort La Latte, a medieval fortress perched on a rocky outcrop that is a must-see in Brittany.
Les Hôpitaux: this village near Cap Fréhel boasts a remarkable historical and architectural heritage, including the church of Saint-Michel, the Ville-Hervé manor house and the Ville-ès-Brune windmill. It’s also a starting point for walks along the customs trail, which runs along the coast to Erquy.
Erquy: a seaside resort with a long sandy beach lined with dunes and pine trees. It is also a fishing and yachting port and France’s leading producer of scallops. You can visit the scallop museum, the Château de Bienassis and the Cap d’Erquy lighthouse.
Pléneuf-Val-André: a seaside resort with a long sandy beach lined with villas and restaurants. It’s also a cultural town, hosting the Jazz en Baie festival, the comic strip festival and the British film festival. You can also visit the casino, the port of Dahouët and the golf course.