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Walk in Saint-Quay-Portrieux

A beautiful walk along the sea in Saint-Quay-Portrieux

The region is full of beautiful sites to visit: Brehat Island, the Sillon de Talbert ... and often the tourist in a hurry does not take the time to stop at Saint-Quay-Portrieux, it is a mistake because the walk along the sea is one of the beautiful of Brittany. Additional advantage it is very easy to access because located in the city. Do not hesitate to visit Saint-Quay-Portrieux.

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Duration: 2 h.
Practical information

The port

Since 1612 boats left Saint-Quay-Portrieux to go fishing for cod in Newfoundland.
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The main beach

Just next to the port is the large beach of Saint-Quay-Portrieux.
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Le chemin

The path is very easy to access but there are many stairs.
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The beach

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The coast

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The Castle of Calan

The Château de Calan was built by a lover of Moorish architecture, he transposed Morocco to Brittany. The castle can be rented by the week. A hotel of a more modern and common style has been built just below.
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The fort of the Countess

The fort belonged to a countess who dispensed justice herself and spread terror in the area.
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The fort

The fort can be reached at low tide. A staircase allows to go down on the beach.
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The Corniche

We can push the walk to the point of the semaphore to have a nice view. The walk can continue for a long time because the path is located on GR34 which makes the tour of Brittany!
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