The Pink Granite Coast

Nature that makes you see life in Roz!

Head for the Pink Granite Coast, a destination with the unique landscape for which it is nationally renowned.

The main seaside resort on the Pink Granite Coast, Perros-Guirec is the town not to be missed. With as many activities as there are rocks, you won't have time to get bored!

Fancy the sea? Set off from Trestraou beach on a discovery tour aboard the boats that sail around the 7 islands. The 7 islands are an exceptional archipelago, making it a protected and privileged natural area. On board, the specialist guide will tell you all about the special features of this coastline and invite you to meet the islands' inhabitants, the seabirds, which are present in their thousands.

Once you've got your feet on the ground, take the customs path towards Ploumanac'h, voted France's favourite village in 2015. This charming little seaside village is home to the famous pink Men Ruz lighthouse.

You can also visit the other seaside towns in the area, such as Trégastel, Trébeurden and Lannion, a charming historic centre just 15 minutes from the pink rocks.

The coast is surrounded by pink rocks, each more unusual in shape than the next. It's even said that some of the rocks resemble particular shapes. Can you recognise any of them?

Did you know?

Pink granite is made up of three essential minerals: quartz, feldspar and mica. This is the result of a localised increase in the temperature of the earth's mantle, which rises into the earth's crust. When the magma cools, it crystallises and forms granite.

Erosion does the rest: it brings granite to the surface of the Earth and sculpts these enormous rocks. Unlike other Breton granites, pink granite gets its colour from the presence of iron oxide impurities in the crystal lattice.

For something a little more inquisitive, we recommend the Telecommunications site, where a host of activities for children are available, ideal for family outings.