Lannion

The gateway to the pink granite coast, Lannion is a charming medieval town, which you can enjoy visiting from your hotel near Perros Guirec.

Visit the church of Brélévenez from your budget hotel in Lannion

If you were to visit only one monument in Lannion, it should be the church of Brélévenez which offers a breathtaking view overlooking the whole city, from the top of its 140 steps.

Only one kilometer north of the city center and accessible on foot, the Brélévenez district is home to this 12th century church. At the bottom of the steps lies the magnificent Mathurin cross, erected in the 16th century in homage to the monks who had freed sailors taken as slaves by pirates.

Inside the church, appreciate the gothic style arches, the aisles with their original vaults and the baroque style altar.

A hotel restaurant in Perros Guirec for visiting Lannion

Lannion is a city made for strolling and strolling slowly, in its streets and on the banks of the Léguer. The Léguer is the only river in Brittany which offers access to the sea. Along its left bank to its mouth, you can discover the Yaudet and its superb panorama over the Léguer estuary and the bay of Lannion. Then you can go around the Pointe du Dourven and discover the art gallery of the same name.

The alleys of the city, with its corbelled houses from the 15th and 16th centuries, are each more magical than the next. Through the cobbled squares and alleys, discover the most beautiful mansions, stroll by the shops, stop in cafes and restaurants and soak up the atmosphere of the old medieval city.