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THE STUNNING NORTHERN
COAST of Côtes-d'Armor (ar mor meaning the sea in Breton). |
THE COAST HAS MANY VARIATIONS OF ROCK STRATA FROM LANNION TO THE BAY OF ST. BRIEUC
INTER-SPACED WITH GENTLE SANDY INLETS AND MANY HISTORIC PLACES TO BE EXPLORED
Côtes-du-Nord
was one of the original 83 departements created during the French
Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the former
province of Brittany. Its name was changed in 1990 to Côtes-d'Armor (ar
mor meaning the sea in Breton). The name also has a historical
connotation recalling the Roman province of Armorica. The coastline of
the Cotes D'Armor is one of the most beautiful in France. The
highlights are the Emerald and Pink Granite coasts, with spectacular
headlands, cliffs, bizarre rock formations and scattered islands. The
Emerald Coast lives up to its name. The shear clarity of its blue
waters sets off the deep green ericas and bracken which cling to the
rugged cliffs, and later in the year assume the archetypal colours of
Autumn. To these great natural gifts are added many beaches of fine
sand with good bathing. It has for long been a favourite resort and
camping area for French and British holidaymakers alike. Some of the
most charming old towns are Treguier, La Roche Derrien, Lannion,
Paimpol and Dinan to name just a few of the hundreds of places to
visit. But why rush? Explore at your pace and enjoy
relaxation...........