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Visit Saint-Pol-de-Leon: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The highlight of your visit to Saint-Pol-de-Léon migh be the 15th century Cathedral Saint-Paul-Aurelien - or it might be a nearby beach!

Saint-Pol-de-Leon is situated in the Finistere department and Brittany region.

Attractions in Saint-Pol-de-Leon

The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the Brittany region, with numerous interesting artefacts: Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral

Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Saint-Pol-de-Leon in Brittany.

Popular places to visit nearby include Roscoff at 5 km and Ile-de-Batz at 7 km.

Saint-Pol-de-Leon, France: places to visit and attractions

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral

Cathedral less than one km (direction east)

The cathedral in Saint-Pol-de-Leon is one of the most interesting medieval cathedrals in the...

See Saint-Pol-de-Léon cathedral guide

Roscoff

at 5 km (direction north-north-east)

Think Roscoff is just a ferry terminal? Take time o explore the historic centre!...

See Roscoff guide

Ile-de-Batz

Island at 7 km (direction north-north-west)

The Ile-de-Batz is one of the most popular Brittany islands, with a pretty harbour,...

See Ile-de-Batz guide

Plouezoch

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

At Plouezoc'h you wil enjoy a stroll around the town, and the view to...

See Plouezoch guide

Morlaix

at 17 km (direction east-south-east)

The pleasure port is the center of activity in the lively town of Morlaix...

See Morlaix guide

Locquirec

at 25 km (direction east)

Locquirec is a quiet tradional Brittany town, visited above all for its sandy beaches...

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Landerneau

at 32 km (direction south-west)

Among the highlights in the center of Landerneau, the medieval houses next to the...

See Landerneau guide

Trebeurden

at 33 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor department

Trebeurden is a small resort with a sandy beach on the pretty Cote de...

See Trebeurden guide

Guerlesquin

at 35 km (direction east-south-east)

Guerlesquin, listed as a 'small city of character', is a lovely way to see...

See Guerlesquin guide

Pleumeur-Bodou

at 36 km (direction east), in the Cotes-d'Armor department

Pleumeur-Bodou is a small town in north Brittany with several popular tourist attractions including...

See Pleumeur-Bodou guide

Tregastel

Seaside resort at 39 km (direction east-north-east), in the Cotes-d'Armor department

The resort of Tregastel has one of the nicest beaches in the area, and...

See Tregastel guide

Brelevenez

at 40 km (direction east), in the Cotes-d'Armor department

Brelevenez is a region of Lannion with a beautiful staircase leading to a medieval...

See Brelevenez guide

Huelgoat

at 40 km (direction south-east)

The walk through the ancient forest that is accessed from Huelgoat town centre is...

See Huelgoat guide

Lannion

at 40 km (direction east), in the Cotes-d'Armor department

Lannion is an interesting detour, with several medieval houses and a pretty riverfront to...

See Lannion guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Finistere

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Markets in and near Saint-Pol-de-Leon

Market days in Saint-Pol-de-Leon: weekly market: Tuesday all day;

• Saint-Pol-de-Leon: market Tuesday all day (0km)
• Roscoff: market Wednesday (4km)
• Carantec: market Thursday (6km)
• Plouescat: market Saturday (13km)
• Plougasnou: market Tuesday (15km)
• Morlaix: market Saturday all day (17km)
• Landivisiau: market Wednesday all day (20km)
• Brignogan-Plage: market Friday - seasonal market only (25km)
• Locquirec: market Wednesday (25km)
• Plestin-les-Greves: market Sunday (27km)

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Tourist attractions near Saint-Pol-de-Leon, France

What to do at Saint-Pol-de-Leon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Saint-Pol-de-Leon.

Aquarium

• Aquarium marin de Trégastel (39km)
• Océanopolis (46km)

Enclos paroissial churches

• Saint Thégonnec (19km)
• Bodilis (19km)
• Lampaul-Guimiliau (22km)
• Guimiliau (22km)
• Locmelar (27km)
• Plouneour-Ménez (27km)
• Plougonven (27km)
• La Roche Maurice (28km)
• La Martyre (29km)
• Commana (30km)
• Sizun (32km)
• Brasparts (43km)
• Lannedern (43km)
• Plougastel-Daoulas (44km)

Heritage sites

• Camaret-sur-Mer tour dorée (Vauban fortifications) (63km)

National Monuments

• Cairn de Barnenez (14km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Armorique (46km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin exotique (5km)
• Jardin Delasselle (7km)
• Arboretum de Poërop (40km)
• Conservatoire botanique du Stangalac'h (49km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Molène (Côtes-d'Armor) (30km)
• Île Milliau (31km)
• Vallée des Traouïero (36km)
• Mont Saint-Michel de Brasparts (37km)
• Réserve naturelle nationale des Sept-Îles (44km)

Villages d'etape

(recommended place to break a long journey)

• Saint-Thegonnec (19km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Lannion (39km)
• Brest (49km)

Geography and distances

Saint-Pol-de-Leon is in the north-west of France at 77 kilometres from Quimper, the department capital (general information: Saint-Pol-de-Leon is 465 kilometres from Paris).

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 Saint-Pol-de-Leon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 6 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Carantec, Henvic, Plougoulm, Roscoff, Santec and Sibiril.

This page in French: Visiter Saint-Pol-de-Leon