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Salted butter: a love letter from the Bretons
Published on 23 November 2023
What has made salt butter such a success for so many years? Perhaps its unique taste, which transports you from the green and fatty meadows of Brittany to its side,...
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Gîtes in Brittany: 10 places to (finally) get together
Published on 9 November 2023
Are you looking for a gîte where you, your family, your friends or your whole tribe can spend a few days on the Côte de Granit Rose out of season? To guarantee you an...
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Antoine Grossemy, hiking specialist
Published on 20 October 2023
This nineteenth interview takes us to meet Antoine Grossemy. A hiking project manager at the Tourist Office, Antoine works on the theme of hiking in all its forms.
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Whisky Armorik, France’s oldest whisky
Published on 3 October 2023
Capture the secrets of Armorik whisky making at France’s oldest whisky distillery. The Warenghem distillery was founded in Lannion, at the gateway to the Côte de Granit...
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Top 12 of the most beautiful photos of your vacations!
Published on 28 August 2023
Trip after trip, you’ve been splashing the social networks with your best souvenir photos! With its postcard-perfect landscapes, picturesque lanes and gentle way of life,...
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Top 5 best surf spots in Brittany
Published on 24 August 2023
Both beginner and experienced surfers, Brittany in north-west France is the place to go surfing
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Top destinations for nature vacations in Brittany
Published on 21 August 2023
Do you fancy a nature vacation, or some stunning scenery in Brittany, especially on the Côte de Granit Rose? We’ve put together a top 7 list of destinations for you to...
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Martine, for a Glaz Escapade
Published on 28 June 2023
This seventeenth interview takes us to meet Martine, a member of the Escapade Glaz team, enthusiasts of transmission in the service of respect for the environment and the...
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Where to go in September? Our 100% Breton destinations
Published on 28 June 2023
It’s decided, this year you’re taking advantage of the Indian summer to explore northern Brittany? Then you’ve come to the right place: we’ve listed for...
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Maryvonne and Michel, greeters
Published on 22 June 2023
Ce seizième entretien, nous emmène à Pleubian à la rencontre de Maryvonne et Michel. Découvrez le portrait de ces deux passionnés du bord de mer qui ont décidé de devenir...
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Entre amis
Top 7 of our best spots for a picnic with friends
Published on 2 June 2023
Welcome to the Côte de Granit Rose, the ideal destination for spending a day with friends, enjoying the sun, sea and local produce! It’s a true paradise for nature lovers...
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Marc Briand, starred chef
Published on 10 May 2023
This fifteenth interview, takes us to Lannion to meet Chef Marc Briand, owner of the starred restaurant l’Anthocyane. Discover the chef’s inspirations for crafting...
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The best Breton expressions
Published on 18 April 2023
You may have already heard some little phrases or expressions that surprised you the last time you came to Brittany. And yes, the region has its own expressions that are not...
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Thalasso weekend in Brittany
Published on 18 April 2023
Do you dream of a vacation under the sign of relaxation in France? Head for the Côtes d’Armor, and more precisely the Pink Granite Coast, to combine going green (or blue)...
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Sébastien, creator of Breton spirits
Published on 12 April 2023
This fourteenth interview, takes us to La Roche-Derrien, to meet Sébastien Famel, founder and manager of the Ar Roc’h distillery, creator of spirits that evoke Brittany.
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Laëtitia, eco-responsible animator
Published on 21 March 2023
This thirteenth interview takes us to meet Laëtitia, an eco-responsible/zero-waste facilitator who passes on her knowledge through culinary and cosmetic workshops based on...
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Top 10 campsites with swimming pool in Côtes d’Armor
Published on 9 March 2023
Are you looking for a campsite in the Côtes d’Armor with a swimming pool? Discover our selection of the best accommodations.
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Where to go in April ? A road trip on the Pink Granite Coast
Published on 22 February 2023
You want to make a road trip in Brittany? We have listed for you the must-see stops for your van trip on the Pink Granite Coast!
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The essentials to put in your suitcase to come to Brittany
Published on 17 February 2023
It’s the vacations! A feeling of fullness, mixed with a certain excitement, runs through me! We are only a few days away from the big departure of our long awaited...
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Martine, fly fisher
Published on 10 February 2023
This twelfth interview takes us on the Léguer to meet Martine. A return to nature on the banks of a wild river where she practices fly fishing.
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Delphine & Audrey, artisans d’Art nacriers
Published on 26 January 2023
This eleventh interview, takes us to Tréguier to meet Audrey and Delphine. Discover the portrait of the two sisters who had only one dream: to work with their hands.
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10 ideas for a weekend by the sea
Published on 13 January 2023
Envy of an iodized stay, feet in the water? We share with you our 10 ideas to enjoy a weekend in Brittany by the sea!
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Marie & Pierre, restorers of the Art at the hours
Published on 21 December 2022
This twelfth interview, takes us on Trébeurden to meet Pierre and Marie, owners of the restaurant l’Art aux Heures. Discover how the couple cultivates the art of...
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The 8 most beautiful villages of Brittany
Published on 30 November 2022
Want to discover the Breton legends, landscapes and traditions? We have listed for you the 8 most beautiful villages in Brittany to visit!
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Ella Fournier, tour guide
Published on 30 November 2022
This tenth interview takes us to Tréguier to meet Ella Fournier. Lecturer guide, she offers four guided tours around Lannion and Tréguier. An invitation to discover the...
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Tounn Richard, nature guide
Published on 21 October 2022
This ninth interview takes us to Plestin-les-Grèves to meet Tounn Richard. Nature guide, she reveals her passion for the marine environment, an original way to discover our...
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100% authentic weekend
Published on 6 October 2022
Go and discover our singular lands of the Pink Granite Coast with friends, family or simply for a weekend in Brittany under the sign of relaxation.
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Weekend in love in Brittany
Published on 22 September 2022
Are you planning a romantic weekend in Brittany? We have listed for you the best activities to do with your other half!”
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What to do in Lannion ? Our 8 activities !
Published on 24 August 2022
What are you looking for to do in Lannion? Sightseeing, wine tasting, nature walks… Here are our top 8 activities!
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Yann, bike tour guide
Published on 23 August 2022
This ninth interview takes us to Trégastel to meet Yann Sidaner. Owner of Vélos de la Baie, he reveals his passion for cycling. An original way to discover our region of the...
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Florence & Philippe, animal lovers
Published on 3 August 2022
This eighth interview, takes us on Lanvellec to meet Florence and Philippe Bens. Owners of a small asinery, they reveal us their passion for animals, offering walks, workshops,...
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Restaurants in Perros-Guirec : Brittany in your plate !
Published on 18 July 2022
Fancy sampling seafood, galettes and other delicious recipes typical of Brittany? Then activate all your senses: sight for the beauty of the dishes, smell for the iodised...
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Top 10 water activities in Brittany
Published on 10 July 2022
Discover the most beautiful sensations of water sports by becoming the #capitained1day on the Pink Granite Coast.
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Road trip in Brittany : best itinerary – Pink Granite Coast
Published on 20 June 2022
You want to make a road trip in Brittany? We have listed for you the must-see stops for your van trip on the Pink Granite Coast!
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Stanislas, passionate chef
Published on 16 June 2022
This seventh interview takes us to Tréguier, to meet Stanislas, chef of the Aigue Marine restaurant with associations as surprising as they are pleasant.
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Where to spend family vacations in Brittany ? Pink Granite Coast
Published on 31 May 2022
Looking for the perfect place to stay with your tribe? Discover 5 ideal destinations for a family vacation in Brittany!
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Cédric, captain-armor
Published on 20 May 2022
This sixth interview takes us to Lézardrieux to meet Cedric. The captain-armor reveals his background and secrets through his portrait.
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Cécile, nature guide
Published on 10 May 2022
This fifth interview takes us to Plougrescant to meet Cécile. 100% from Trégor, she travels around her native Trégor and offers many escapes rich in stories and anecdotes.
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The GR®34 - sea of granite
Published on 25 March 2022
Discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Pink Granite Coast during a hike in Brittany, on GR®34, the mythical customs path.
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Éric, bookbinder
Published on 25 March 2022
This third interview takes us to Tréguier, to meet Eric, an artisan bookbinder with a passion for books and sharing skills.
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The GR®34 - from banks to shores
Published on 24 March 2022
The GR®34, the famous customs path circles Brittany. On the Pink Granite Coast, it offers some of its most beautiful scenery.
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Jutta, designer of precious jewels
Published on 16 March 2022
This second interview, takes us to Lannion to meet Jutta. Originally from Germany, the jeweler reveals her manufacturing secrets, combining, gold, silver and precious stones.
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Benoît, passionate oyster farmer
Published on 11 March 2022
This first interview takes us to the Presqu’île de Lézardrieux to meet Benoît, a young oyster farmer who cultivates tradition and awakens our taste buds.
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Cultivating experiences

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La Roche-Derrien in the Middle Ages
We had immediately been seduced by the concept: to discover the Little City of Character of La Roche-Derrien with the help of digital tablets mixing augmented reality, 3D...
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Treasure hunt in the heart of Tréguier
It is said that after the death of Ernest Renan, a famous writer, one of his manuscripts was allegedly hidden in his hometown. It’s up to us to find it! Our quest goes...
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Stand Up Paddle in Brittany
Practicing a nautical activity, this is the bet that, between buddies, we had made when arriving on vacation in Brittany, on the Pink Granite Coast. We, real freshwater...
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The beach at low tide
12:45. While some are still at the aperitif, we move briskly towards the parking lot of Renote Island. It is here that Olivier, animator at the Trégastel Marine Aquarium, has...
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Hiking vacations on the Pink Granite Coast
Put one foot in front of the other. Take in the view, the lungs, the ears… And gradually let yourself be won over by the magic of the GR34, which touches the maritime...
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The iodized horseback rides
Want to disconnect, it’s time for a horseback ride along the beaches, the coastal paths of the GR34, in the countryside, or in the forest, so many places promise...
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Explore the market of Lannion
Every vacation season, we love to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of markets like the one in Lannion and do our shopping directly from the producers. Stop the hectic pace...
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Kayak in Plougrescant
Today is shaping up to be a great day! Our stuff is ready, we are on our way to Plougrescant, an ideal destination for family kayaking. We love to discover places in an unusual...
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Philomenn brews quite a bit
Every time I stay in a region I don’t know, I like to discover its specialties, the local artisanal productions. So today I let myself be tempted by a guided tour to...
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My first Fest-noz
Brittany, its magical landscapes, its kouign-amann, its bilingual signs… and its festoù-noz! Impossible to finish our week of vacations on the Pink Granite Coast without...
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#capitained1day
A dozen nautical experiences to enjoy solo or with your tribe. Accompanied or in total freedom, become #capitained1day and come to verify that the Pink Granite Coast is also...
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Granit Rose Tour
Want to discover the treasures of the Pink Granite Coast? Discover Granit Rose Tour, a website that takes you on a tour of the most unusual places in our region. .
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