Cotes-d'Armor places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Cotes-d'Armor department of Brittany. See also our Cotes-d'Armor travel guide
Beauport Abbey
The 13th century abbey at Beauport is a lovely mix of ancient abbey buildings and gardens See guide
Binic
Binic is a small seaside resort with an attractive harbour and several beaches See guide
Brelevenez
Brelevenez is a region of Lannion with a beautiful staircase leading to a medieval church See guide
Cap Frehel
Cap-Fréhel is a scenic clifftop, viewpoint and coastal path See guide
Chateau de Dinan
Dinan castle is an imposing medieval castle which also has views across the town from the ramparts See guide
Cote de Granit Rose
The pink rocks and blue seas of the Cote de Granit Rose make it one of the prettiest coastlines in France See guide
Dinan
The extensive medieval centre of the walled town of Dinan ensure its popularity - one of our favourite Brittany towns! See guide
Dinan basilica of Saint-Sauveur
The basilica of Saint-Sauveur in Dinan incorporates romanesque elements from the 12th century and gothic elements from the 15th century See guide
Dinan church of Saint-Malo
The Church of Saint-Malo in Dinan is a large 15th century church with interesting architectural features See guide
Dinan Rue du Jerzual
The Rue du Jerzual and the port are two of the most picturesque areas in Dinan See guide
Erquy
Erquy is a small resort near several sandy beaches and the viewpoint at Cap d'Erquy See guide
Forges des Salles
Attraction or village? The Forges des Salles was a 19th century village for workers in the forges, now restored as attraction. See guide
Guingamp
The centre of Guingamp has several colombage houses and an important basilica among its places of interest See guide
Guingamp Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
The Basilica in Guingamp is an interesting mix of archtectural styles and includes an ancient statue of the black Virgin See guide
Ile Brehat
The views and landscapes of the small island of Ile-Bréhat can be explored on foot or by bike; a lovely escape from the crowds See guide
La Roche-Derrien
La Roche-Derrien is a village with medieval origins ad several medieval houses a few kilometres from the Coast of Granite Rose See guide
Lannion
Lannion is an interesting detour, with several medieval houses and a pretty riverfront to explore See guide
Le Val-André
Le Val-André is a family friendly seaside resort on the Brittany coast See guide
Moncontour
The highlight in Moncontour is exploring the streets of half-timbered houses within the medieval defensive walls See guide
Paimpol
The harbour and the traditional small houses combine to make Paimpol a very interesting town to explore See guide
Pedernec
Pédernec is a small village with a pretty church and two chapels near Guingamp See guide
Perros-Guirec
Peros-Guirec is a popular town in the heart of the beautiful Cote de Granit Rose See guide
Plancoet
Quiet when compared with the coast towns in Brittany, Plancoet and the nearby valley of the Arguenon river merit exploration See guide
Pleumeur-Bodou
Pleumeur-Bodou is a small town in north Brittany with several popular tourist attractions including a planetarium See guide
Plevenon
Plévenon is a small village in Brittany near Cap Fréhel See guide
Ploumanac'h
Ploumanac'h is a small village that is very well situated for exploring the beautiful Coast of Granite Rose in Brittany See guide
Pointe du Roselier
The Pointe du Roselier is a beautiful view of the cliffs and Bay of Saint-Brieuc, in northern Brittany See guide
Pontrieux
The canals, river and port in Pontrieux - and the famous washhouses - make it a very scenic town to explore See guide
Sables-d'Or-les-Pins
Sables-d'Or-les-Pins is a lovely beach on the Brittany coast See guide
Saint-Brieuc
Saint-Brieuc has a cathedral and a historic centre with several medieval houses to see See guide
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
Saint-cast-le-Guildo is a small seaside resort with a sandy beach and easy access to attractive coastal scenery See guide
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer is a small town on a peninsula in Brittany that is surrounded by beaches See guide
Saint-Quay-Portrieux
Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a small resort in Brittany, with a sandy beach and a port See guide
Trebeurden
Trebeurden is a small resort with a sandy beach on the pretty Cote de Granit Rose See guide
Tregastel
The resort of Tregastel has one of the nicest beaches in the area, and we also enjoyed following the coast path near here See guide
Treguier
The cathedral and the 15th century half-timbered houses combine to make Treguier a particularly interesting town to visit See guide
Treguier cathedral
Tréguier cathedral is a gothic style cathedral with a beautiful cloister See guideFor more information see the Cotes-d'Armor guide
Market towns & days in Cotes-d'Armor
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Binic: Thursday
Broons: Wednesday
Callac: Wednesday all day
Chatelaudren: Monday
Dinan: Thursday
Erquy: Saturday
Etables-sur-Mer: Tuesday
Guingamp: Saturday all day & Friday
Lamballe: Thursday all day
Lancieux: Tuesday & Tuesday
Lannion: Thursday
Lanvollon: Friday
Loudeac: Saturday
Matignon: Wednesday
Paimpol: Tuesday
Penvenan: Saturday
Perros-Guirec: Friday
Plancoet: Saturday
Pleneuf-Val-Andre: Tuesday & Friday
Plerin: Sunday
Plestin-les-Greves: Sunday
Pleubian: Saturday
Ploeuc-sur-Lie: Thursday
Plouaret: Tuesday
Plouezec: Saturday
Plouha: Wednesday
Quintin: Tuesday
Rostrenen: Tuesday
Saint-Brieuc: Wednesday & Sunday & Saturday
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo: Monday (high season only)
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer: Friday
Saint-Quay-Portrieux: Monday & Friday
Trebeurden: Tuesday
Tregastel: Monday (high season only)
Treguier: Wednesday
Tourist attractions to visit in Cotes-d'Armor
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Zoo or wildlife park
Zooparc de Trégomeur
4* Towns in Bloom
Lannion: See tourist guide
Pontrieux: See tourist guide
Quintin
Saint-Gilles-Vieux-Marche
Saint-Juvat
Towns of Art and History
Dinan: See tourist guide
Sites of Natural Beauty
Cap Frehel: See tourist guide
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Dinan: See tourist guide
Treguier: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin du Botrain
Jardin du château de la Roche-Jagu
Jardin du Colombier
Jardin du Grand Launay
Jardin du Kestellic
Jardins de Kerdalo
National Monuments
Maison Ernest Renan
Aquarium
Aquarium marin de Trégastel