Pink Granite Coast (Ploumanac'h), France

Pink Granite Coast Ploumanac'h

Giant pink granite boulders along the Brittany coast.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Pink Granite Coast

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the Sentier des Douaniers coast path among the pink granite rocks.
  2. AfternoonSee the Mean Ruz lighthouse and swim at the beach of Saint-Guirec.
  3. EveningWatch the rocks glow pink at sunset.

Day 2

Take a boat trip to the Sept-Îles bird reserve to see puffins and gannets.

What to eat

Breton crêpes with salted butter caramel.

Local tips

Make the most of Pink Granite Coast

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are busy on the coastal path. Mornings and evenings are calm.

Best photo spot

The pink rocks and the lighthouse at sunset, when the granite glows.

Getting there

Easiest by car. Buses run from Lannion.

Don't miss nearby

Perros-Guirec and the Sept-Îles bird reserve, reached by boat.

Good to know

Walk the Sentier des Douaniers, the old customs path. Many rocks have nicknames from their shapes.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Pink Granite Coast

Getting there

  • Brest Bretagne airport (BES)80 km away
  • Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)235 km away
  • Rennes155 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Pink Granite Coast: good to know

Is Pink Granite Coast worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. Giant pink granite boulders along the Brittany coast.

How many days do you need in Pink Granite Coast?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Pink Granite Coast?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer afternoons are busy on the coastal path. Mornings and evenings are calm.

How do you get to Pink Granite Coast?

The nearest airport is Brest Bretagne airport (BES), about 80 km away. Easiest by car. Buses run from Lannion.

What is there to see near Pink Granite Coast?

Nearby hidden places include Quimper (103 km), Saint-Malo (109 km) and Dinan (113 km).

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