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Lannion & Prepare your stay
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Lannion
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Nestled in the peaceful Léguer valley, Lannion extends from the Trégor countryside to the Côte de Granit Rose (literally Pink Granite Coast). The Breton estuaries, known as rias, change according to the tide. There are tree-lined paths, fountains, secret chapels, small ports, grey herons, and creeks at the foot of steep rocks, protected beaches and valley...
lannion welcomes you all year round The ideal location The city has hotels, bed and breakfasts, camping sites, on the sea or in the country, 250 shops in the centre of town, 100 restaurants, bars and pubs, cinemas, bowling allies, pool, theatre, multimedia library… and a large regional market every Thursday. event areas Three municipal areas grouped together near the centre of town are ideal to meet the needs of companies, associations or individuals for conferences, seminars, receptions, fairs, exhibitions, meetings and conventions: the “Carré Magique” with 850 seats, Ursulines complex with a capacity of 1500 and the Centre Jean Savidan rooms. Lannion has rooms for meetings and seminars and some restaurants accept groups.
nature
Site
view from the sky Take off from Lannion onboard a plane and get a bird’s eye view of the manors and castles in Trégor or the “Côte de Granit Rose” and discover our amazing landscapes. Reservations can be made at the Tourist Office.
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walks through the lannion area Take one of the many routes starting from Lannion’s historical centre and enjoy the paths, the seaside, isolated chapels, creeks and even abandoned windmills. A surprising and amazing sight. Maps and topographical guides are available at the Tourist Office. excursions on lannion’s river A lecturing guide will provide information on the Léguer river (foreign languages available for groups). The programme and prices are available at the Tourist Office upon request. The trip lasts 1 hour and a half. Departure and arrival: Viarmes bridge. Reservations at the Lannion Tourist Office, subject to availability.
City
Kruguil castle park
Towards Trévou-Tréguignec Trélévern Louannec
Towards Perros-Guirec
Valley of Goas Lagorn
Towards Pleumeur-Bodou Towards Trébeurden
Towards Kermaria Sulard
Sports complex
The city of Lannion has its origins in the area Beg Leguer Beach around the Kermaria of Goas Lagorn Servel bridge. Originally a village Beach that became a harbour Maez An Aod Ancorage's harbour of town surrounded by Beg Hent Loguivy-Lès ramparts, with a castle, Natural -Lannion archaeological the name of Lannion site of Yaudet appeared in the 13th cen tury concerning a priory PLOULEC'H on the right bank of the Léguer. This river, which provided access to potential Monastery's park Ste-Anne invaders, was used by ships that contributed to the harbour’s intense activity at the time. The city was involved in disputes with the English during the 14th and 16th centuries, but in between Towards these periods developed a trade in linen, Plestin-les-Grèves silk and cereals. Since the Centre National Morlaix d’Etudes et Télécommunications was set up in 1960, Lannion has become a centre for research in the field of electronics, computers and telecommunications. Today it boasts 19,350 inhabitants, making it the second-largest city in the Côtes d’Armor, a central location for universities, sports, cultural activities and tourism.
Horse-riding, walking and mountain-biking path
Towards Tréguier Coatreven La Ferme Enchantée Langoat The Magical Farm
Brélévenez Bowling
Cloister of Ursulines Carré Magique
EXPO
EXPO
L'Imagerie
Historic area of town Public garden Cinema White water course
Focus on the historic city Dominated by the Templar church of Brélévenez, located at the top of the granite steps surrounded by houses made of green shale, the heart of the city has changed very little: squares, cob- b l e d streets, houses with timber-framed walls, slate roves and oriel windows, town houses and mansions are witness to Lannion’s history over the centuries. Lannion region’s heritage In addition to the urban monuments, the Lannion region has a multitude of chapels with frescos, choir enclosures and jubes, fountains in the woods and parish enclosures and calvaries…
Towards Rospez Complexe sportif Swimming Pool
LANNION
P Maison des pêcheurs (Fishermen's association)
Coatillau castle
Boating and water sports centre
Towards Tonquédec
PLOUBEZRE
Kergrist castle park
Towards Plouaret
Follow the guide A guide will take you through the Brélévenez church, the St-Joseph Chapel, the Yaudet archaeological site, the old city and the chapels in the Lannion region.
Towards Guingamp
To discover
Historic
Towards Trégastel
For individuals - throughout the summer. For groups - upon reservation. Information and tickets at the Tourist Office.
Town in bloom The city changes with the seasons: adorned with hanging baskets and brightly coloured flowers… the parks department decowith a variety of floral arrangements to make the monuments more attractive and visitors are greeted with flowers throughout the year.
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Specially designed
tours
In summer, autumn, winter and spring, in rainy or sunny weather, the Lannion Tourist Office has a made-to-measure programme for you… "Be a tourist in your own city"
Take a tour with each holiday! Your Tourist Office has a list of sites open to the public... and other special visits. School holiday periods (Christmas, February, Easter and All Saints) Programme available at the Tourist Office. "Rain or shine? Take your pick!"
Your Tourist Office will provide you with useful suggestions on the sites you can visit in sunny or rainy weather… Selection available at the Tourist Office. "Keys to the region’s heritage"
• Nature, legendary, historic and archaeological sites in the Yaudet • The St-Ivy church confined in its parish enclosure and the St-Pierre de Ploulec’h church • The Servel church and the "Culte des 5 Plaies" Upon reservation at the Tourist Office..
Shops
Tours and leisure activities Kergrist castle, Brélévenez church, Roche Jagu castle, guided tours, Kerfons chapel, the Yaudet, the Cité des Télécoms, the Planetarium, the Gaulois Village, the Imagerie, the Warenghem Distillery, Cave du Dragon Rouge, the Kervéguen Domain , the biscuit factories, the Kerdalo, the Enchanted Farm, the Ile Grande bird sanctuary, Trégor Loisirs, Armoripark, Forum de Trégastel, Aquarium, swimming pools, the Sept Iles nature reserve, the Maison du Littoral, the Miniature port in Perros-Guirec, walks at night, sea excursions, flights over the Côte de Granit Rose, bowling allies, cinema, rallies, mountain biking, kayaking on the sea or river, white-water rafting… fly a plane, watch the birds, sleep on the beach, hike, take walks, fly fish, catch bass, swim, go shopping, restaurants, traditional menus, exhibitions, shows, concerts,
Lannion, located between the Côte de Granit Rose, Côte des Bruyères and the Trégor countryside, is the region’s commercial hub. The city features a wide variety of wellstocked shops that are sure to tempt you. Over the course of the year, Lannion Cœur de Ville organises numerous events. Café terraces, tearooms, wine bars, restaurants, crêperies are all reasons to take a break.
Thursday markets The markets are an essential part of Lannion. Every Thursday, street vendors take over the Quai d’Aiguillon from morning till evening and the Place du Général Leclerc in the morning only. Arts and crafts, local produce, fabrics, rugs, textiles, household linen and kitchen utensils are available. From Tuesday through Saturday morning, the marketplace is the central meeting place for people in Lannion.
Discovery rally “Treasure hunt” The Lannion Tourist Office offers you a fun way to discover the historic city. For friends, family students or colleagues, in groups of two or several people. Take off through the old part of town on a treasure hunt and find the hidden Answers and diplomas be handed out rwards! (Available all year round at the Lannion Tourist Office) For enthusiasts, the hunt will
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Cul t ure & Highlights The cultural associations do a lot for the city. Each summer features events such as Les Tardives, the Festival d’Orgue and Les Estivales Photographiques… in addition to the many shows that the Carré Magique theatre already offers from September to May. L‘Imagerie, the contemporary photographic art area is open all year round, the Chapelle des Ursulines features temporary exhibitions and the Pavillon du Gué has
Enjoy water sports
exhibitions in the
the Carré Magique Shows
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lanni White-water rafting, river and sea kayaking The white-water rafting stadium has been the scene of national and international competitions since 1992.
from September to May
Music festival with dancing and storytelling
Lannion Water sports centre, + 33 (0)2 96 37 43 90
Hikes with songs
Lannion
flea market More than 1600 meters long!
Fridays in July and August Part of the 3rd Sunday in July
Aiguillon parking area (in front of the post office)
Photo events
Lannion music and organ festival
Festivals en Trégor
“L’IMAGERIE”
Church Saint-Jean-du-Baly - Eglise de
End of June to early August Followed by a Fest-noz
according to the annual programme
Events
Four Thursday nights in July and August
Photo exhibition All year round
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>> Hôtels
Arcadia**
Prices may change
23 bedrooms
www.hotel-arcadia.com
Open all year.
Route de Perros-Guirec - Lannion - Tel. 02 96 48 45 65 - Fax 02 96 48 15 68 Hotel in Pégase industrial zone near the airport and indoor pool. 2
Price (reference 2006) : 47,50 to 60 for a double room without breakfast
TV
Ibis**
70 air-conditioned rooms
www.ibislannion.com e-mail :
[email protected]
Open all year.
30, Avenue du Gal De Gaulle - Lannion - Tel. 02 96 37 03 67 - Fax 02 96 46 45 83
Recently built hotel across from the train station with cinema, city centre and white-water rafting stadium nearby. 3
Price (reference 2006) : 56 to 69 for a double room without breakfast
TV
Kyriad**
47 bedrooms
www.envergure.fr e-mail :
[email protected]
Open all year.
Route de Perros-Guirec - Lannion - Tel. 02 96 48 70 18 - Fax 02 96 48 08 77 Hotel in Pégase industrial zone near the airport and shopping centre. 2
Price (reference 2006) : 55 to 73 for a double room without breakfast
TV
“Ty Min Ran" at M. & Mme Le fustec3 rooms - 10 people
Open all year.
3 allée des Soupirs - Lannion - Tel : 02 96 37 26 99- email :
[email protected] In the heart of the city, surrounded by 2 rivers, three comfortable rooms in a quiet and green area. Near the cinema, the train station, restaurants and the white-water rafting stadium. 2 family units with 2 rooms and 1 room with 2 beds
Price (reference 2006) : 40 /1 person, 50 /2 persons, breakfast included
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>> Furnished accommodations with made-to-measure services
appart’city Lannion
102 apartments
www.appartcity.com e-mail :
[email protected]
Open all year.
7, av. du Général de Gaulle - Lannion - Tel : 02 96 37 51 18 - Fax : 02 96 37 62 05 102 furnished and fully-equipped apartments (T1,T2,T3) For a few days, a few weeks or a few months. In the heart of the city. Near train station and cinema. TV
6 km
Accommodations
>> Bed and breakfast
Price (reference 2006) : From 392 to 518 /week in the summer for a T2 (4 people)
100 m
>> Campgrounds
Camping des plages de Beg-Léguer***
www.campingdesplages.com E-mail :
[email protected]
200 campsites
Route de la Côte - Beg Léguer - Tel. 02 96 47 25 00 - Fax 02 96 47 27 77 Open from Easter to All Saints Day. View of the sea, heated pool, 350 meters from the beaches, access to GR 34. Mobile homes and chalets for hire: 270 to 650 /week; one night: starting at 45 the weekend in off-season Price reference 2006 Easter to all Saints
Open from
TV
Camping des 2 rives***
Adults
Children
Camp area + vehicles (tents, caravans or campers)
Electricity
Dogs
3 to 5
2 to 4
5 to 7
3 to 4.50
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110 emplacements
Rue du Moulin du Duc - Lannion - Tel. 02 96 46 64 22 (HS) / 02 96 46 31 40 (saison) Fax 02 96 37 17 03 (HS) / 02 96 46 53 35 (saison) / Open from March 1 to September 30 By the river, access to GR 34, Kayak club, Chalets for hire all year round: 250 to 425/week and furnished bungalow TV Camping Qualité
Price reference 2006
Adults
Children
Tent
Caravan
Camper
From 01/03 to 30/09
3,10
1.50
3.10
4,60
5.60
Service station 7.10
Vehicle
Electricity
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Animals 1
>> Rentals 1, rue de Verdun 22300 Lannion
4 people 2 rooms
Detached house with character situated in the picturesque Brélévenez quarter, near the shops and 7 km from the sea. Beds: 2‑for 2 people + 1 rollaway bed for 1 people + 1 child’s bed / Kitchen / Living room/ Heating / 2 showers / 2 toilets / Washing machine / Dishwasher / Colour TV / card telephone / Barbecue. Private garden and private parking area. Sauleau Claude et France - 35, boulevard de la Mer 22700 Perros Guirec - Tel. 02 96 23 15 55 e-mail :
[email protected]
Price (reference 2006) : 310 to 620 for a week
7 km
21, rue de Ploubezre 22300 Lannion
4 people 1 room
In quiet neighbourhood in city centre, apartment facing a rock garden, located on the first floor of a recently renovated small building. Beds: 1 for 2 people + sofa bed for 2 people / Kitchenette – living room / Heating / 1 shower / 1 toilet / shared washing machine / Colour TV / VCR. Shared garden. Parking area Cochet Ricupéro 11, allée des Gabiers 22300 Lannion - Tel. 02 96 37 52 79 http://site.voila.fr/LocLann
Price (reference 2006) : 208 to 350 for a week
7 km
1, route de Trézény 22450 Kermaria Sulard
6 people 3 rooms
Nice, renovated detached house with character. In country, near the sea. Beds: 2 for 2 people + 2 for 1 people + 1 sofa bed, heating/1 bathroom/toilet, kitchen-living room (50m2). Washing machine / Dishwasher / Colour TV / Chimney / Barbecue. Private garden and parking area.
Havard Bernard 14, rue de Précigné 72300 Louailles - Tel. 02 43 92 55 69
Price (reference 2006) : 240 to 610 for a week
Fireplace
River, stream
Meeting room
Home
6 km
By the sea
Beach
Fully-fitted kitchen
Sea (distance)
“Chèques vacances” vouchers accepted /
Swimming pool
Pets not allowed
Caravan rental
La clé verte Quality label
Access for the disabled
Tennis court
Telephone
Pets allowed
Set meal service
Grocery shop
TV
TV
Restaurant
Camping Qualité
Real estate... S.A.S.
FollézouImmobilier & Melscoët
Camping qualité Quality label
Flat or studio In the country G ITE
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Establishment well-decked with flowers
Gîte de France Quality label In the city
Quality label (1-5)
Find the perfect home...
2 locations: Yearly rentals - Real estate management Unpaid rent insurance
Secure rental!
17, rue Compagnie Roger Barbé
We sell, buy houses, villas and apartments in the Lannion area A specialist in undeveloped land
Accommodations
Rambler’s label
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Garden
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Car park
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By car 517 km from Paris via A11, RN12, D767 By boat 63‑km from Roscoff
158‑km from St-Malo
By Train Lannion train station- SNCF Paris/Brest line- TGV Lannion everyday in the summer, every week in off-season Information: your travel agency or the SNCF - www.sncf.fr
KER LANNUON
By plane
Airport in Lannion with Air France - Paris/Lannion/Paris line from Orly Ouest Everyday except Saturday Information: your travel agency or Air France - www.lannion.aeroport.fr
lannion
Lannion
Trégastel
Plougrescant
Perros-Guirec
Ile de Bréhat
Pleumeur-Bodou Trébeurden
Paimpol
Tréguier
LANNION Ploulec'h Pontrieux
Ploubezre Plestin-les-Grèves
MORLAIX
Bégard
GUINGAMP
Conception, réalisation : Studio Deffontaines, 02 96 48 41 98 - Edition : Office de Tourisme de Lannion, february 2006 - Photos : OT Lannion, Franck Hamon, Yann‑Josselin, OT Trégastel, Carré‑Magique, Studio Deffontaines, Amphy Audio Visuel Lannion, l’Imagerie, OT Perros-Guirec, R. Queffeulou, Mme Fleury, Franck Hamon - Traduction : LCI, Lannion - Print : Publi-Trégor, Lannion.
Lannion, city twinned with Caerphilly
19 350 inhabitants
Lannion
How to get there
Lannion Tourist Office Quai SAINT-BRIEUC d’Aiguillon 22300 Lannion Tel. + 33 (0)2 96 46 41 00 Fax. + 33 (0)2 96 37 19 64
Once you are there, how to move about Taxis Buses From Lannion using the TILT
(Transports Intercommunaux Lannion Trégor) Everyday except Sunday and holidays From Lannion to surrounding areas using Tibus Conseil Général - CAT - Everyday
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Vehicles for hire travel tours
e-mail :
[email protected] site : www.ot-lannion.fr will inform and advise you all year round: Off season, from September to June: Monday through Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm Peak season, July and August: Monday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm, Sunday and holidays from 10am to 1pm