Lannion

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Lannion lies 15km to the east of Langoat, on the end of the long estuary of the river Lèguer. The town has a population of 20,000 and is the administrative capital of the Côtes D'Armor.

Lannion was originally a village, which became a harbour town surrounded by ramparts, with a castle. The river Lèguer provided access to English invaders during The Hundred Years War. The river also enabled the town develop trades in silk, linen and cereals. In recent times the town has become known as a centre for electronic and telecommunications research.

Lannion’s historical city features the church of Brelevenez, found at the top of the town’s granite steps, and surrounded by timber framed houses and cobbled streets dating from the 15th century.

Lannion undoubtedly boasts the largest market in the local area. The market is held every Thursday in the streets of the old town at the top of Lannion, right down to the car parks on the banks of the river Lèguer. There are more stalls in the morning and you can buy products ranging from local produce to arts and crafts.

On non market days there are a variety of shops to browse round and numerous cafes, creperies, restaurants and pizzerias, many of them housed of them housed in the old timber framed buildings.

Finally, as you enter Lannion, driving from Langoat, you will find a bowling alley with attached Pizzeria.

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