©Plage de Trégrom|Yoan Brière - La Lanterne

The Léguer, a wild riverNatura 2000

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The Léguer, a wild river

The Léguer is one of the most beautiful rivers in France, at the gateway to the Pink Granite Coast. It was the first river in the west of France to be awarded the “Wild Rivers Site” label in 2017, which will be renewed in 2023. This particularly well-preserved 59km-long coastal river boasts an exceptional heritage that will delight lovers of authenticity. Don’t wait any longer and dive into the heart of the Léguer Valley!

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The Léguer, an exceptional natural heritage

European otters, Atlantic salmon, numerous species of bat, royal osmund… are all living symbols of preserved nature. In addition to the most emblematic species, the Léguer Valley boasts a fantastic diversity of flora and fauna, and has been part of the Natura 2000 network since 2004.
From the main source of the Léguer, at “Pen Léguer” in Bourbriac, to the Bay of Lannion, this European natural area offers a highly diverse landscape: a deep valley with wooded slopes, three large forest massifs, a remarkable group of inland dry moors, a buttercup river flowing between rocky chaos, numerous small valleys crossed by a rich network of rivers and components the tributaries of the Léguer and finally, a wide estuary opening onto the sea.

©Le Léguer Tonquédec|Yoan Brière - La Lanterne

©Secret Des Arbres (1)|Yoan Brière - La lanterne

Le Léguer, a remarkable built heritage

Rivers have sculpted the Breton landscape but also dictated human settlement. Drinking, washing, fishing, transporting, producing energy. In the Léguer Valley, as throughout Brittany, river water has always been a precious commodity. A sacred element, with countless fountains and a hundred or so chapels dotting the valley. A source of energy for the economy, thanks to the mills. The 155 or so mills listed in 1886 were used to grind grain, whip cloth, tan hides, dye linen and make paper. All these products were exported via the port of Lannion, downriver, or via the railway stations at Plouaret and Lannion. Of the 4,000 manor houses listed in the Côtes d’Armor, a significant number are located in the Léguer valley: this specificity is an essential component of our identity.

A rare piscicultural heritage

Classified as a 1^ère category migratory fish river, the Léguer is one of the most renowned salmonid rivers in France! It is home to a significant population of Atlantic salmon and a high density of wild fario trout. This quality is reflected in its modern history, where everything was made possible once again with the destruction of the old Kernansquillec hydroelectric dam in 1996. As a result, the river now winds its way through a steep-sided valley, alternating between fast and slower sections. Since then, salmon, trout, lampreys, eels and sculpin have re-colonised the river, symbolising the recovery of the natural environment.
While various fishing techniques are available (light casting, toc…), fly fishing remains the method par excellence on the Léguer!

©Pêche à la mouche sur le Léguer|L'Oeil de Paco / Jean-François Le Bescond

Le Léguer, a living valley

To fully immerse yourself in a territory, what better than human encounters? So don’t miss the Léguer en Fête! Passionate locals and volunteers, tell you the secrets of old stones, the treasures of nature, the flavours of local produce or the works of artists. From the source to the estuary, you can take part in Sunday evening heritage walks, visit art exhibitions set up in the heart of the valley’s heritage sites or follow the “Discoveries” programme. A summer programme to see, walk and hear, to experience Trégor, as close to its soul as possible.

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Le Léguer, a valley to discover

Does this richness make you salivate? Then set off to meet it, along the hiking trails. Yesterday’s communication routes have become today’s hiking trails! Whether you choose to follow the loop or itinerary trails, you can travel back in time, along the water, on foot, by bike or on horseback! And if you’re feeling more sporty, take a canoe trip down the Léguer. For a more direct way to explore the river, head for the key access points such as the quays of Lannion, the château at Tonquédec, the beach at Trégrom, the sites at Kernansquillec and the Vallée paper mills, or the fishermen’s footbridge at Plounévez-Moëdec.

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