Cycling in BrittanyDay 1 | La Presqu'île Sauvagefrom Lézardrieux to Tréguier
Departure
Lézardrieux
Your journey begins in Lézardrieux, a small town on the banks of the river Trieux, reached via the Saint Christophe bridge. The charming town square is dominated by the Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste, with its Beaumanoir-style bell tower flanked by two turrets. To get the day off to a good start, embark from the Port de Lézardrieux for a guided excursion aboard the Passeur du Trieux, which will reveal the hidden treasures of the estuary or the river upstream.
Lezardrieux church
Le Passeur du Trieux
Port Lézardrieux
Pommelin Bay
Porzh GuyonStep 1
Pommelin Bay
Joining cycling loop no. 5, you reach the coast at Baie de Pommelin, Lanmodez. Situated at the mouth of the river Trieux, this landscape is constantly changing with the tides and the light. It’s the perfect place to try and spot some of the seabirds and waders that come to shelter and feed in the bay.
A few hundred metres further on, as you reach Porzh Guyon, the view opens out onto the Bréhat archipelago and you can see the Croix lighthouse, which marks the entrance to the Trieux.
Step 2
Oysters from Lanmodez
Off the coast of Lanmodez, numerous oyster beds are revealed at low tide, as the water recedes from the mouth of the Trieux. Take advantage of the magnificent view over the Bréhat archipelago to stop off and sample some oysters!
Sillon Noir Beach
Pen Lann
Laneros Bay
Step 3
Pen Lan Point
When you arrive at L’Armor Pleubian, take the time to go as far as the pointe de Pen Lan to discover its remarkable landscapes. On one side, a small sheltered bay, on the other, the view opens onto the Bréhat Archipelago and the Sillon de Talbert. You can even see the Phare des Héaux offshore.
It’s on this point that the Celtic Whisky Distillery, one of the most prestigious in France, has settled!
Step 4
Le Sillon de Talbert
Over 3 km long, the Sillon de Talbert is a string of sand and pebbles that juts out into the middle of the sea. It can be reached on foot, but it’s important to check the timetable, as it’s impossible to reach it at high tide due to a breach. This remarkable ecosystem is home to a wealth of flora and fauna, and is used by many birds as a resting or nesting site. Be careful not to crush them by stepping on the pebbles!
To find out more, visit the Maison du Littoral at the start of Le Sillon.
The Talbert fold
The Talbert fold
View Creach Maout Pleubian
Former Semaphorme Creach Maout
View of Créac'h MaoutStep 5
Panorama of Créac'h Maout
A short climb takes you up to the old Créac’h Maout semaphore, a witness to the resistance on the peninsula during the Second World War, and the scene of a massacre in 1944.
This place of remembrance also offers a superb panorama of the coast between Plougrescant and the Bréhat Archipelago, and the panoramic table will help you locate various landmarks, lighthouses and directions.
Step 6
Bourg de Pleubian
From the strike of Kermagen, you reach the village of Pleubian, passing close to the Brestan chapel.
Next to the church of Saint Georges, which dominates the village, is a remarkable 15th-century outdoor pulpit. A calvary stands in the middle of the pulpit.
Bureau d'Information Touristique de Pleubian
Chapelle De Brestan
Church facade Pleubian
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Step 7
Les Jardins de Kerdalo
Back on the main La Vélomaritime route, you’re approaching the Jaudy estuary when you come to the Jardins de Kerdalo. Classified as one of Brittany’s outstanding parks and gardens, this vast estate stretches around a manor house to the edge of the estuary. Its botanical wealth and poetic atmosphere will delight walkers and botanists alike.
Arrival :
Tréguier, Small City of Character
Crossing the Jaudy on the Canada Bridge, you reach the Petite Cité de Caractère of Tréguier, set on the banks of the river. Up Rue Ernest Renan from the port, you’ll reach Place du Martray, where Saint Tugdual Cathedral and its remarkable adjoining cloister sit enthroned.
Between history and remarkable architecture, you can discover Tréguier simply by strolling through its narrow streets, or by trying to solve a mystery.
Cloitre De Treguier 1
Ruelles Treguier Studio Jezequel 4
Cathedrale St Tugdual Studio Jezequel 3
Thibault Poriel (1)Organize your visit
for a successful stay
Visite Guidee De Treguier Yann Josselin 24
Treguier Studio Jezequel 2Thibault Poriel (1)
