At a glance
31 km by car
All year round; market on Thursdays
Half a day
Free; car parks near the quays
Yes, a short town walk
Yes, on a lead
Half-timbered houses, cobbled lanes, a 142-step staircase up to a 12th-century church and one of the biggest markets in the region: Lannion is best explored on foot, 31 km from the Domaine, on the way to the Pink Granite Coast.
A town of character on the banks of the Léguer
Lannion grew up on the banks of the Léguer, a few kilometres from the sea. Its old centre has kept its half-timbered houses and cobbled streets, inherited from a prosperous trading past. Today the town is also known as a long-standing telecommunications hub, which gives it two faces: one for strolling, the other for innovating.
Just across the Finistère border, it is an ideal stop on the way to the Pink Granite Coast, to combine with Locquirec or Trégastel.
Brélévenez and its 142 steps
On the hill overlooking the town, the church of Brélévenez dates from the 12th century. It is reached by a staircase of 142 steps lined with old houses and gardens. The effort is rewarded with a fine view over the rooftops of Lannion and the Léguer valley.
A town walk links Brélévenez to the old centre: allow about two hours at a gentle pace so as not to miss anything.
The old centre and the quays
Around Place du Général-Leclerc, the half-timbered and corbelled houses form one of the prettiest groups of buildings in town. The quays along the Léguer then invite you to stroll by the water.
The church of Brélévenez
At the top of its 142 steps, with a view over the town.
The half-timbered houses
Around Place du Général-Leclerc.
The Léguer quays
A walk along the river.
The Thursday market
From the quays to Les Ursulines, all year round.
The Thursday market, a weekly highlight
Every Thursday, all year round, Lannion hosts one of the biggest markets in the region. It stretches from Quai d’Aiguillon to Les Ursulines and Place du Marchallac’h. The food market is held in the morning: vegetables from the Trégor, fish and oysters, cheeses, crêpes and Breton specialities. The other traders stay for much of the day.
Domaine de Mesqueau, 870 route de Mesqueau, Plougasnou
Lannion, town centre and Léguer quays
Good to know
- On Thursdays, come early: the market draws big crowds and parking gets difficult.
- Comfortable shoes for the cobbled streets and the Brélévenez staircase.
- A pushchair is fine in the centre, but not on the Brélévenez staircase.
A day in Lannion and on the Pink Granite Coast
Thursday market and Lannion’s old centre.
Lunch in town or a picnic by the Léguer.
Head to Trégastel and its pink granite rocks.
From the Domaine de Mesqueau
Lannion is 31 km from the Domaine. In the evening, come back to the calm of wooded, pedestrian-only grounds, your premium cottage and the heated indoor pool, away from the bustle.
Frequently asked questions
31 kilometres by road from the Domaine de Mesqueau.
Thursday, all year round. The food market is held in the morning.
142 steps lead up to the 12th-century church of Brélévenez.
The Pink Granite Coast, with Trégastel and Ploumanac’h, and Locquirec on the Finistère side.
Photo credits: © Thibault Poriel / Tourisme Bretagne
