Located in the heart of Brittany, on the Emerald Coast, in the Côtes-d'Armor, the town of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer takes place on the edge of the department of Ille-et-Vilaine, not far from Languenan, Tréméreuc or Matignon.
The one that used to be called Landouar, developed in the 5th century with the foundation of a monastery on the peninsula by two brothers from Wales. Later transformed into an abbey, it is looted by the Normans in the 9th century and restored a century later. The town takes its final name from Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer in 1873.
Famous for its fishing spots and shellfish farming sites, the commune of Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer still seduces visitors today with its atypical beaches and its exceptional architectural and natural heritage.
The town has no less than eleven beaches like those of La Banche, Justice, La Manchette, La Pissote, Haas, Bechet, Chatelet, and Rougeret. The latter, at the end of the peninsula, is very popular with water sports enthusiasts such as dinghies, catamarans or windsurfers. Located in front of the archipelago of Ébihens, it is accessible on foot at low tide.
The island of Ébihens also has several beaches. Private property, however, it can be traversed by the central path from north to south. Mainly occupied in summer, it was born, according to legend, the tsunami destroyed the forest of Scissy, in the bay of Mont Saint-Michel.
Do not miss to admire the tower of the Ebihens of the seventeenth century, the well of the cuff or the marine cemetery.
The abbey, which owes its name to Saint Jacut, today welcomes sisters of the Immaculate of Saint-Meen-le-Grand. It serves as a home.
The church of Notre-Dame-de-Landouar is not lacking in charm, as is the port of La Houle Causseul listed as a maritime monument.
Long fifteen kilometers, the coastal path is an opportunity to admire the local fauna and flora, as well as the architecture of the houses, and enjoy a beautiful view of the sea.
