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Saint-Lunaire

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ille-et-Vilaine

Saint-Lunaire - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ille-et-Vilaine
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Located 156 km from Saint-Malo and 5 km from Dinard, you can go to Saint-Lunaire by road, by train (TGV Paris / Saint-Malo then connection by bus) or plane (line London / Pleurtuit, airport Dinard Pleurtuit).

After the collapse of the empire, in Armorica, like Britain or England, is the scene of battles between Saxons and Britons. In 535, the young monk Bishop Lunar coming from Wales, landed at the Pointe du Departed. Moon and his disciples evangelise the country and build a monastery.

Around 1050, the Romanesque church of Saint-Lunaire is built near the ruins of the monastery. Today is the Gallo-Roman sarcophagus which had been buried Saint-Lunaire, died at the age of 115.

For several centuries, Saint-Lunaire is a village of fishermen and sailors who cultivate the land and which arise from many master mariners who will arm tall ships Capehorners the 19th century.

Around 1866, the popularity of sea bathing Saint-Lunaire reached. This explosion of bathing: boulevards and large villas are built casino.

From 1905, under the leadership of Sulla Laraque rich Haitian who made his fortune in sugar cane and fell in love with Saint-Lunaire a new city will rise by the sea He is the Grand Hotel, the dam of Grande Beach, the tennis and 17 villas. From wealthy families, second homes are then Paris, Rennes, Lyon and northern France.

If today times have changed, the charm of the resort and family remains intact to welcome you all year in an exceptional setting the colors of the Emerald Coast!

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Lunaire
Postcode35800
Tourism label
Latitude48.6347610 (N 48° 38’ 5”)
Longitude-2.1080160 (W 2° 6’ 29”)
Surface area10.27 km²
Population2589 inhabitants
Density252 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureRennes (77 km, 1:01)
Insee code35287
IntercommunalityCC Côte d'Émeraude
DepartmentIlle-et-Vilaine
RegionBrittany

Nearest cities & towns

Saint-Briac-sur-Mer2.8 km (6 min)
Dinard4.4 km (9 min)
Lancieux6.7 km (10 min)
La Richardais8.4 km (11 min)
Beaussais-sur-Mer8.8 km (12 min)
Pleurtuit9 km (12 min)
Tréméreuc11.7 km (14 min)
Le Minihic-sur-Rance12.7 km (17 min)
Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer14.7 km (20 min)
Pleslin-Trigavou14.8 km (18 min)
Saint-Malo16 km (24 min)
Saint-Jouan-des-Guérets16.6 km (17 min)
Créhen16.8 km (21 min)

Things to see and do

Resort, blue flag Saint-Lunaire offers 4 beaches of fine sand. You will be seduced by the bank cut or oppose beaches and rocky points.

From Pointe du Departed you'll have a magnificent view of Cape Freels, Saint-Malo.

Heritage enthusiasts will visit the old church (Romanesque church of the 11th century) in which rests the sarcophagus Saint-Lunaire and those of family members and Pontual From Ponbriand.

For nature lovers, the GR34, will take you from one end to the other side of the lunairienne, via Nick's Pointe offers a beautiful view.

For athletes, Tennis, Yacht Club, the mini-golf or the equestrian center will enchant you.

Finally, the Cultural Center Jean Rochefort with its media, cinema and exhibition halls will offer culture and entertainment.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Every Sunday from April to September, the market drives the city around the two churches.

Photos

The Great Beach of Saint-Lunaire seen from the mini-golf
The Great Beach of Saint-Lunaire seen from the mini-golf
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The beach
The beach
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The beach
The beach
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The town hall
The town hall
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The municipality
The municipality
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The church
The church
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The church
The church
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The beach
The beach
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Weather

Thursday 18 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Dinard Saint-Malo crossing on a Vedette boat
Nature and the great outdoors8 € Dinard (4.2 km)
Private cruise from Pointe du Grouin to Cap Fréhel
Nature and the great outdoors160 € to 400 € Saint-Malo (6 km)
Cruise with commentary in the Bay of Saint-Malo
Culture and education23 € Saint-Malo (6.2 km)
Segway ride to explore Saint-Malo in a different way
Entertainment29 € to 168 € Saint-Malo (6.6 km)
Visit an exhibition and sale at artists' studios
Arts and CraftsFreeDol-de-Bretagne (28 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Beach Bridge to the beach in Le Havre Lupin
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Malo (6.3 km)
Saint-Jacut's grand tour
HikeIntermediate5:35Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer (7.2 km)
Loop Matignon - ​​Saint-Pôtan - Ruca
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:10Matignon (14.2 km)
In Chateaubriand's footsteps in Plancoët (grand tour)
HikeIntermediate2:30Plancoët (15.5 km)
In the footsteps of the Romans in mountain biking
Mountain bike itineraryAthletic2:55Corseul (18.1 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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