Pleubian Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

general view of the coast

general view of the coast, Pleubian

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pink granit

pink granit, Pleubian

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part "du sentier des douaniers"

part "du sentier des douaniers", Pleubian

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spring flowers

spring flowers, Pleubian

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don't forget to play in stones!

don't forget to play in stones!, Pleubian

 guiiillaume Says:  as everywhere on the north coast, you're supposed to take "chemins de doiniers" but it's also very nice to stop in the middle of big stones and admire view. 

Birdwatching on the high seas

Birdwatching on the high seas, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  About ten miles to the north off the "Côte de Granit Rose" the seabird reserveof the "Sept Îles" warrants a visit. Leaving either from the port of Trégastel or Perros-Guirec the tour boats head for the rollercoaster ride towards the collection of seven islands that comprise... 

glass jewelry, palm trees and delicious "crèpes"

glass jewelry, palm trees and delicious "crèpes", Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  A short carride away from Pleubian, by way of the cities Lézardrieux and Paimpol, lies the "Pointe d'Arquest". This point is the embarcation point for a boat trip to the nearby "Île de Bréhat". One can either choose for a direct ferry that takes only a few minutes or a 45... 

A family time warp

A family time warp, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  Approximately ten miles south of Trégastel is the town of Pleumeur-Bodou, home to Cosmopolis, which includes the "Station de télécommunications spaciales de St-Uzec", the "Planétarium de Bretagne" and last but not least, the "Village Gaulois". This is a tourist attraction at... 

playground of the giants

playground of the giants, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  About two hours south west of Pleubian, near the town of Huelgoat, in the "Parc National Regional d'Armorique" an area of forest containing numerous walkways and natural tourist attractions await the traveller. Among the features to be visited are the "Cave of Arthus", where... 

Restaurants  

Le Bar: An accessible snack close by

Le Bar: An accessible snack close by, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  If you're not looking for any fancy cuisine or want to drive far, the restaurant of campground Port la Chaîne is the closest by. It's menu is rather limited, but the food and the service are more than good. Simple, honest cooking for a reasonable price. Live music sometimes... 

Bigouden Blues: "A room with a view"

Bigouden Blues: "A room with a view", Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  This restaurant is located at the beginning of a remarkable geological feature"the Sillon de Talbert". Besides an magnificent view on this unusual landscape from its seaside terrace, it offers a variety of dishes that will please both those who love seafood and those who are... 

Le Hangar: Sea food lovers' paradise

Le Hangar: Sea food lovers' paradise, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  This exclusively sea food oriented restaurant is located at the harbour of Treguier, about 100 yards from the Pont du Canada. Set in a former hangar it offers its clients an abundance of fresh sea food. The athosphere of the establishment, with the terrace overlooking the... 

Nightlife  

Ty Mein: Musical evenings

Ty Mein: Musical evenings, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  The village of Pleubian is small, but has a bar that regularly has live music on the billboard, called Ty Mein. 

Shopping  

"U-Marché" or "8 à huit": Day to day necessities

"U-Marché" or "8 à huit": Day to day necessities, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  Both these supermarkets arte located in the town of Pleubian, U-Marché being the closest to the campground at only a few minutes by car. Both offer an extensive array of products, which aren't available at the campground itself. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Tidal movements

Tidal movements, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  When visiting the Brittany coast, especially as a novice where the tidal movements are concerned, it is wise to keep out a watchful eye. The tide goes out far at certain locations , offering an opportunity to venture far out among rocky outcrops, for instance looking for... 

What to Pack  

Pack to go either way

Pack to go either way, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  a back pack (and maybe a camelbag) might come in handy on the long and beautiful walks that can be done here Apart from the obvious stuff you take to the coast, in view of the great rocks lying around on some places along the beaches (see travelogues and sports tip),... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Easter egg!!!

Easter egg!!!, Pleubian

 guiiillaume Says:  well.. we went there the day of Easter so we decided to play with that beautiful stone... well, i ignored that my twn saw a kind of hen. ;-p 

Historic vantage point

Historic vantage point, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  Along the "Sentier Littoral" or coastal pathway from Pleubian to the Sillon de Talbert, a small orientation point, Creac'h Maout, offers silent testimony of events that happened there during WWII. It can be reached by a narrow and at times steep path leading up hill from the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

seashore climbing

seashore climbing, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  Although it does not appear obvious climbers might also find themselves pleasantly surprised. In several locations along the coast they will encounter magnificent pink granit boulders of a very rough texture. Most of these can be and some are climbed. Near Plougrescant, at... 

Hiking the coastline

Hiking the coastline, Pleubian

 Sinjoor Says:  When you like a walk in the countryside, the GR34 is what you're looking for in Bretagne. GR stands for "Grande Route" and this particular one will lead you along the entire coast of Bretagne. In some places is it is referred to as the "Sentier du Littoral"(coastal pathway),... 

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 The Pink Granit Coast of Bretagne is a place that has many faces and holds many surprises for people visiting it. From steep and impressive cliffs over breathtaking seaside views and sunsets to large... 

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typical bretain coast

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