Locquirec tourism and travel guide

Visit Locquirec: highlights and tourist information
Travel Guide To Visit AttractionsFrance This Way comment: Locquirec is a quiet tradional Brittany town, visited above all for its sandy beaches
Locquirec is situated in the Finistere department and Brittany region.
Important note
This page features a summary of highlights that you might like to explore near Locquirec. For detailed visitor information see the Locquirec travel guide.
Popular places to visit nearby include Plouezoch at 13 km and Pleumeur-Bodou at 14 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Locquirec, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Locquirec in Brittany.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Trebeurden
at 11 km (direction north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentTrebeurden is a small resort with a sandy beach on the pretty...
See Trebeurden guide

Plouezoch
at 13 km (direction west-south-west)At Plouezoc'h you wil enjoy a stroll around the town, and the...
See Plouezoch guide

Pleumeur-Bodou
at 14 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentPleumeur-Bodou is a small town in north Brittany with several popular tourist...
See Pleumeur-Bodou guide

Brelevenez
at 15 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentBrelevenez is a region of Lannion with a beautiful staircase leading to...
See Brelevenez guide

Lannion
at 16 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentLannion is an interesting detour, with several medieval houses and a pretty...
See Lannion guide

Tregastel
Seaside resort at 18 km (direction north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentThe resort of Tregastel has one of the nicest beaches in the...
See Tregastel guide

Morlaix
at 18 km (direction west-south-west)The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town...
See Morlaix guide

Guerlesquin
at 20 km (direction south-south-east)Guerlesquin, listed as a 'small city of character', is a lovely way...
See Guerlesquin guide

Ploumanac'h
at 20 km (direction north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentPloumanac'h is a small village that is very well situated for exploring...
See Ploumanac'h guide

Cote de Granit Rose
Scenery at 20 km (direction north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentThe pink rocks and blue seas of the Cote de Granit Rose...
See Cote de Granit Rose guide

Perros-Guirec
Seaside resort at 21 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor departmentPeros-Guirec is a popular town in the heart of the beautiful Cote...
See Perros-Guirec guide

Saint-Pol-de-Leon
at 24 km (direction west)The highlight of your visit to Saint-Pol-de-Léon migh be the 15th century...
See Saint-Pol-de-Leon guide

Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral
Cathedral at 24 km (direction west)The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals...
See Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral guide

Roscoff
at 24 km (direction west)Think Roscoff is just a ferry terminal? Take time o explore the...
See Roscoff guide
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Finistere
Map of places to visit near Locquirec
Markets in and near Locquirec
Market days in Locquirec: weekly market: Wednesday;
- Locquirec: market Wednesday (0km)
- Plestin-les-Greves: market Sunday (4km)
- Plougasnou: market Tuesday (10km)
- Trebeurden: market Tuesday (11km)
- Lannion: market Thursday (15km)
- Plouaret: market Tuesday (16km)
- Morlaix: market Saturday all day (18km)
- Tregastel: market Monday - seasonal market only (18km)
- Carantec: market Thursday (19km)
- Perros-Guirec: market Friday (22km)
Hotels near Locquirec
More information about Locquirec, Brittany
Tourist attractions near Locquirec, France
What to do at Locquirec? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Locquirec.
Aquarium
- Aquarium marin de Trégastel (19km)
Enclos paroissial churches
- Plougonven (19km)
- Saint Thégonnec (29km)
- Plouneour-Ménez (31km)
- Guimiliau (34km)
- Lampaul-Guimiliau (36km)
- Commana (38km)
- Bodilis (38km)
- Locmelar (40km)
- Sizun (44km)
- La Martyre (46km)
- Lannedern (46km)
- La Roche Maurice (47km)
- Brasparts (49km)
National Monuments
- Cairn de Barnenez (13km)
- Maison Ernest Renan (33km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Paimpol (46km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Armorique (62km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin exotique (24km)
- Jardin Delasselle (27km)
- Jardin du Kestellic (33km)
- Jardins de Kerdalo (35km)
- Arboretum de Poërop (37km)
- Jardin du château de la Roche-Jagu (37km)
- Jardin du Grand Launay (50km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Treguier (33km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Île Milliau (10km)
- Molène (Côtes-d'Armor) (11km)
- Vallée des Traouïero (15km)
- Réserve naturelle nationale des Sept-Îles (25km)
- Menez Bré (29km)
- Mont Saint-Michel de Brasparts (43km)
- Sillon de Talbert (47km)
Villages d'etape
(recommended place to break a long journey)
- Saint-Thegonnec (29km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
Geography and distances
Locquirec is in the north-west of France at 84 kilometres from Quimper, the department capital (general information: Locquirec is 440 kilometres from Paris).
Distance to Locquirec
from Quimper (prefecture): 84 km
from Paris: 440 km
from Calais: 468 km
from Nice: 1006 km
from Bordeaux: 488 km
from Strasbourg: 837 km
Getting here
Most visitors Most UK visitors arrive by car from one of the many cross-channel ports along the Brittany and Normandy coast. These are typically within 2 hours drive. For driving distances to Locquirec from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 3 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Guimaec, Lanmeur and Plestin-les-Greves.
This page in French: Visiter Locquirec