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. This is held every Thursday in the streets of the old town from the top of Lannion’s old town, right down to the car parks on the banks of the river Lèguer. It is best to arrive early as there tend to be more stalls open in the morning. You can buy products ranging from fine 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 in the old timber framed buildings that give Lannion its distinctive character.

As you enter Lannion, driving from Langoat, you will find a bowling alley with attached Pizzeria. In the centre you will find a cinema next to the TGV station.

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