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Paimpol travel guide
Renting a holiday home around Paimpol
Autrimo looks after around forty houses and apartments around Paimpol, on the north coast of the Côtes-d'Armor. You will find them in town near the harbour, in the villages of Ploubazlanec and Loguivy-de-la-Mer, in Lézardrieux on the banks of the Trieux, in Plouézec, or on the wild peninsula of Pleubian and Lanmodez. Small fishermen's cottages for two, family houses with a garden or large villas facing the Bréhat archipelago: several have a sea view, and most are a few minutes from the coastal path.
The island of Bréhat, ten minutes by boat
From the Pointe de l'Arcouest in Ploubazlanec, the crossing to the island of Bréhat takes about ten minutes. There are no cars on the island: you explore it on foot or by bike, between flowered gardens, sunken lanes and pink granite rocks. Don't miss the Paon lighthouse in the north, or the Saint-Michel chapel, which overlooks the whole archipelago. An ideal day trip, especially out of season when the island is quiet again.
The coastal path and the cliffs of Plouha
The GR 34, the former customs officers' path, runs all along the coast around Paimpol. Between Plouézec and Plouha, it follows the top of the highest cliffs in Brittany, with spectacular views over the bay of Saint-Brieuc. Further north, it winds between the coves of Ploubazlanec and the fields that run down to the sea. Whether you walk for an hour or a whole day, every stretch has its own panorama.
Loguivy-de-la-Mer and the fishing villages
In Ploubazlanec, the little harbour of Loguivy-de-la-Mer still lives to the rhythm of the boats that fish for crab and lobster. Stroll between the lobster pots piled on the quays and the granite houses. In the Ploubazlanec cemetery, the wall of the missing recalls the sailors who left to fish for cod off Iceland and never came back. An authentic corner of the coast, perfect for an evening walk.
Lézardrieux and the Trieux estuary
Across the Trieux, Lézardrieux and its suspension bridge lead to the wild Pleubian peninsula and the Sillon de Talbert, a natural shingle spit stretching more than three kilometres into the sea. In season, the Vapeur du Trieux, a steam train, runs between Paimpol and Pontrieux along the estuary. A wilder area, ideal for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
Paimpol, the town of the Iceland fishermen
Made famous by Pierre Loti's novel An Iceland Fisherman, Paimpol has kept the soul of a deep-sea fishing port. On Tuesday mornings, its market fills the town centre: a chance to taste the coco de Paimpol, a protected white bean, along with seafood and crêpes. Close by, Beauport Abbey, founded in the 13th century by the sea, and its gardens are well worth a visit.
Staying with Autrimo in Brittany
Our Paimpol team prepares every home before you arrive: cleaning, bed linen and towels provided, and a welcome kit. Most homes offer self check-in, and our team can be reached 7 days a week during your stay. Booking on this website gets you a better rate than on Airbnb or Booking, and direct contact with the local team.