The LĂ©guer flows through Lannion, but the town is not defined by the river alone: half-timbered houses, a repurposed chapel and green spaces in the town centre each offer a different perspective. When planning your trip, culture, landscape and walking routes can all feature side by side, without any one focus defining your entire stay.
River, riverbanks and green spaces
The Léguer is classified as a “Rivière Sauvage” (Wild River). Its right bank is protected by the Conservatoire du littoral from Lannion to the river mouth. Lannion also has 180 hectares of accessible green spaces, including parks, gardens and valleys in the town centre. The river, its protected bank and the town’s green spaces each show a different side of the area. If you would like to include the landscape as well as the buildings in your stay, the green spaces offer another element to consider when planning your trip.
Half-timbered houses and different architectural histories
The “Balades urbaines de Lannion – Circuit du centre-ville” walking route passes through the historic centre, with its narrow streets and half-timbered houses. One example of half-timbered architecture is the Maison du Chapelier: the house with a shop dates from the 16th century and is located at 29 place du Général-Leclerc. The Chapelle des Ursulines represents a different cultural focus. This former religious building has been converted into an exhibition space for contemporary art.
The Chapelle Saint-Joseph has its own architectural history. It was built entirely anew between 1936 and 1937, with priority given to local craftspeople from the Trégor. Access is available only by request to the Association Saint-Joseph. ARSSAT offers guided tours, including during the European Heritage Days. If you plan to visit the chapel, arrange access in advance.
Town walks and a route towards Perros-Guirec
The two urban walking routes have different focuses. The Circuit du centre-ville passes through the narrow streets of the historic centre and by half-timbered houses. The Circuit Brélévenez–Stanco goes around the Église de Brélévenez, up its staircase of 142 steps and through the Stanco. If you are particularly interested in the historic streetscape, you can choose the first route; if you would like to include the staircase and the Stanco, choose the second. This lets you choose based on the stops you want to focus on during your day in town.
Beyond the town centre, the 12-kilometre Sentier Émile Orain connects Lannion directly with Perros-Guirec. It is accessible on foot and by bicycle. The Lannion tourist information office rents out electrically assisted bicycles by prior reservation. If you would like to use this option, confirm your reservation and availability in advance.
Market hall and planning your day
The Halles de Lannion is a covered market hall on Place du Miroir. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday morning. Vendors offer fresh fruit and vegetables, Breton specialities, freshly made crĂŞpes and galettes, among other things; individual vendors and products may vary. The morning is therefore a specific time slot to factor into your plans. Check the opening hours again in advance.
When making specific plans, also bear in mind that access to the Chapelle Saint-Joseph must be requested, the market is held on certain days, and bicycles must be reserved in advance.
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For the broader travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
