Treguier

Visit Treguier, Brittany

Tréguier is a town in the Cotes d'Armor department to the north of Brittany, a little way inland from the scenic 'Cote de granit rose'.

A small town on a hill above the River Jaudy, at its confluence with the river Guindy, Treguier has much of interest to discover among in its historical centre, a result of the trade in flax and hemp which brought wealth to Tréguier in the Middle Ages - a trade made possible by the river port in the town, which gives easy access to the English Channel.

Exploring Treguier

Your visit to Tréguier will focus mostly in the streets between the Place de la Republique (parking available) and the pleasure port on the Gaudy river, with Place Martray (next to the cathedral) in the centre of the old district. The tourist office is on the Place de General de Gaulle near the pleasure port at the end of Rue Renan.

The town itself has many 15th and 16th century colombage houses, as well as some suitably imposing granite townhouses - the historic centre of Treguier is now a protected zone, and contains many individual listed historic monuments, especially in rue Colvestre, Rue des Perdreries and rue Ernest Renan*. As you explore the busy old town you will also come across lots of small open squares, cafes and shops.

*Note in particular the decorative elements of the houses, and the way the upper stories of the half-timbered houses often overhang the lower stories - a technique for providing shelter to the lower parts of a building.

One of the best known half-timbered houses in Treguier was birthplace to the reputed (and controversial) 19th century writer Ernest Renan, and is now a museum celebrating his life, including a recreation of his work studio. The building is a listed National Monument and opening times and details can be seen at Ernest Renan House visitor information.

Tréguier is also well known for its gothic style cathedral. The 14th century Cathedral Saint-Tugdual is a fine architectural masterpiece, best known for having three towers running above the transept, each a different style. One of the towers is a remnant from the roman style cathedral that previously stood here. The cathedral also has a lovely cloister dating from the 15th century.

Next perhaps head back to the east to explore the region around the popular pleasure port.

Market day here in Treguier is wednesday.

Activities close to Tréguier

Boat trips from Tréguier port are a popular way to explore, whether on organised boat trips of by hiring a canoe for the afternoon.

Tréguier is also a good place for exploring the surrounding coastline, enjoying the scenery along the Coast of Pink Granite, and for excursions to the Isle of Bréhat.

Tourist classifications for Treguier: 'Historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé);

Suggested places to visit near Treguier, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Lannion 17km; Ile Brehat 19km; Tregastel 20km; Locquirec 32km; Guerlesquin 40km; Saint-Brieuc 46km; Plouezoch 46km; Cairn de Barnenez 48km; Morlaix 50km; Roscoff 56km; Saint-Pol-de-Leon 56km; Ile-de-Batz 58km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Treguier

Treguier tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Jardin du Kestellic - remarkable garden (1km) : Jardins de Kerdalo - remarkable garden (2km) : Jardin du château de la Roche-Jagu - remarkable garden (8km) : Beauport Abbey - grand site of france (16km) : Jardin du Grand Launay - remarkable garden (49km) : Quintin - ville fleurie 4* (49km) : Jardin exotique - remarkable garden (56km) : Jardin Delasselle - remarkable garden (57km) :

French version: see Treguier (Francais)