A day outFrom Lannion to the Grève de Saint Michel along the GR®34Between estuary and cliffs
Programme
Departure
Lannion, City of Art and History
Before setting off, enjoy a coffee break on one of the terraces in Lannion’s historic centre. This is the perfect opportunity to stroll through the picturesque streets lined with timber-framed houses and remarkable monuments. Heading back down to the quays, your itinerary starts on the left bank, following the red and white markings of the famous GR34®.
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Lannion
Plage De Kirio Simon Pouyet
Pierre Plate Le Yaudet
Stage 1
Le Yaudet site
At the entrance to the Léguer estuary, on a rocky headland overlooking the river, the Yaudet site has been occupied by man since the Mesolithic period. Vestiges of different eras can be found here, including the Gallic rampart, reinforced in Roman times, and the guardhouse, built to counter English attacks in the 18th century. The Notre Dame du Yaudet chapel, rebuilt in the 19th century on the foundations of an 11th-century building, houses an altarpiece depicting the reclining Virgin Mary, as well as magnificent models of sailing ships offered as votive offerings.
Stage 2
Dourven Point
Passing the charming beach of Kirio, you reach the Pointe du Dourven, a remarkable natural area of coastal moorland, pine trees and rocky chaos. Marking the entrance to the Léguer estuary, this site offers superb views over the whole of the Bay of Lannion.
Point of Dourven
Step 3
The port of Locquémeau
Sheltered by the Pointe de Séhar, this small fishing port enjoyed a golden age in the 19th century, when sardine fishing was the main industry. It hosts a weekly market on Wednesday mornings selling a variety of local produce.
Step 4
The cliffs of Trédrez
This remarkable natural area is criss-crossed by the customs officers’ trail, which offers magnificent views of the open sea and the Finistère coastline.
Walking on the cliffs of Tredrez
Falaises Trédrez
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Arrival
Saint Michel strike
As you pass the Pointe de Beg ar Forn, you come across the vast Saint-Michel beach, which stretches for several kilometres. In the middle of the bay, you can see a cross that disappears under the water at each tide. It is thought to have been installed as a landmark for travellers crossing the bay. When you reach the village of Saint Michel, don’t miss the marine cemetery, which faces the sea and whose surrounding wall sees the waves crashing against it at high tide.
Back to Lannion
Line 30 of the TILT bus networkTo get back to Lannion, simply take bus route 30, which runs between Morlaix and Lannion. The Saint-Michel-en-Grève bus stop is in the main street, opposite the town hall car park.
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Pierre Plate Le Yaudet
Pointe du Dourven
