Paimpol

Paimpol

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownPaimpolPloubazlanec at 2.8 km
Insee code22162Lézardrieux at 4.2 km
Postcode22500Plourivo at 4.2 km
Latitude48.7797820Kerfot at 5 km
Longitude-3.0488280Plouézec at 5.8 km
AltitudeFrom 0 to 86 metersPleudaniel at 6.9 km
Surface23.61 km²Yvias at 7.2 km
Population7756 inhabitantsLanmodez at 8.1 km
Density347 inhabitants/km²Île-de-Bréhat at 8.2 km
National labelsPleumeur-Gautier at 8.5 km
Chief townSaint-Brieuc (at 46 km, 46 min)Lanleff at 9.4 km
DepartmentCôtes-d'ArmorQuemper-Guézennec at 9.4 km
RegionBrittanySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Paimpol (Pempoull in Breton) is located in a bay in the far north of the Côtes-d'Armor (which is protected by the fissure of Talbert) and is named "City of Icelanders" whence between 1852 and 1935 the schooners to fish for cod on the banks of Iceland (immortalized by Pierre Loti).

Currently, the town of Paimpol also includes the former communes of Kérity, and Plounez Lanvignec.

In September, you can enjoy the "coconut paimpolais" semi-dry bean has its AOC.


SIGHTSEEING
  • In the downtown, the old houses: Martray Square, Church Street, Old Fish Street (half-timbered house).
  • Place de Verdun, where the old Tower (bell tower of the old church Paimpol).
  • Museum of the Sea
  • Museum of Old Costumes.
  • Abbey of Beauport, Kérity: must see.
  • On the road Plounez: the "cross tools".
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Paimpol
Information pointsTourist Office of Paimpol
Leisure centresBeach of Boulgueff,   Beach of Cruckin,   Marina of Paimpol
MonumentsAbbey Notre-Dame de Beauport,   Chapel Notre-Dame de Kergrist,   Chapel of Lanvignec,   Church of Paimpol,   Manor of Kerloury,   Manor of the Grand-Pontébar
Natural sitesHeadland of Guilben

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Every Tuesday, the market in the old town.
  • Every Tuesday evening in July and August, evening craft market and free concert on the harbor.
  • Every two years the first weekend of August, the festival hosts Paimpol Sea Chanty.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Small travel essential: the steam train Paimpol - Pontrieux, May to September.
  • The island of Bréhat also called the Island of Flowers.
  • The Mill CARC Plouézec.
PHOTOS
Abbaye de Beauport in the locality Kérity at Paimpol
 
Abbaye de Beauport
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. 4°C - Max. 7°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 5°C - Max. 8°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 6°C - Max. 8°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'Islandais
Paimpol
Edge of dock in the port of Paimpol, enter the doors of the Icelanders, you will fall in love with this restaurant in a former fisherman's house. The roof is made of a timber ship....
Located in PaimpolFrom 10 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hotes Paimpol    
10
Paimpol
In a very quiet area, located along the GR34, A 900 m port Paimpol. A 10 minutes from the dock at Bréhat. Nombreuses walks pieds. Parking voitures. Nombreux restaurants on the harbor....
Located in Paimpol47 € the double room 
Gites et chambres d'hôtes de kergoat    
9.5
Paimpol
Renovated farmhouse with five guest rooms 10 minutes from the port of Paimpol drive. Indoor heated pool with deposits. Garden. Ideal for families or lovers. Owners close. No pets allowed....
Located in Paimpol55 € the double room 
House with 3 bedrooms  
Paimpol
8 km from the sea and portgrandes bright rooms in the country in a recent house possibility breakfast drive to the terrace. Fishing trip if you want to board a sailboat to sail around...
Located in PaimpolFrom 44 € to 48 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Marie Louise  
8.8
Paimpol
For 4 people in Paimpol Kérity: pretty fisherman's cottage with garden of 800 m² with garden furniture and barbecue. Located in the old neighborhood Kérity, the house faces the sea...
Located in PaimpolFrom 250 € to 400 € per week 
Au Gîte du Bois d'Amour paimpol  
10
Plourivo
Gîte du Bois d Love 2 / 4 people (4 stars / 3 ears gdf), calm, in 'park closed in 6750 m²,' with trees, flowers, between sea and river, 2.5 km from paimpol, Lézardrieux, the ports,...
Located 3.1 km from PaimpolFrom 290 € to 670 € per week 
22, rue du Huitel  
9.8
Ploubazlanec
Detached house with garden, near beaches and GR34, neighborhood calme. Tout comfort in tourist area near the island of Bréhat and pink granite coast.
Located 3.4 km from PaimpolFrom 300 € to 580 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Panorama du Rohou  
Ploubazlanec
Camping on the quiet nature of GR34, near Paimpol, facing the island of Bréhat, camping Rohou located on the tip of the Arcouest (5 min walk from the pier), open all year Discover a...
Located 5 km from Paimpol15.20 € per day 
Le neptune lanloup ***  
Lanloup
Close to paimpol and the ile de bréhat, this is an excellent campsite for relaxing and spending family holidays just 2 km from the beaches. Indoors heated swimming pool, water chromotherapy...
Located 9.8 km from Paimpol15 € per day 
Camping de port la chaine    
9.3
Pleubian
Beside the Island of Bréhat, between Paimpol and Perros-Guirec, park in terraces of 5 ha, flowered and timbered, with direct access to the sea. cyber cafe. Indoor pool and outdoor pool...
Located 10.7 km from Paimpol 

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HOTELS
Hotel K''Loys     
7.7
Paimpol
Set in a 19th-century house, Hotel K''Loys features panoramic views of Paimpol Bay and Bréhat. It is located opposite the marina in Paimpol’s historic district and offers free Wi-Fi...
Located in PaimpolRoom from 90 €
Hotel de la Marne     
7.5
Paimpol
Located in the city’s historic centre, this hotel is just 350 metres from Paimpol Train Station, in Brittany. It offers comfortable guest rooms a 10-minute walk from the harbour. Guest...
Located in PaimpolRoom from 50 €
Hôtel Motel Nuit & Jour     
8.1
Paimpol
Situated between the port of Paimpol and the Isle of Brehat, this hotel welcomes you all year round. Hôtel Motel Nuit & Jour benefits from a privileged location from which to explore...
Located in PaimpolRoom from 39 €

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