The tombolo of sand which links the coast to Île aux Lapins marks the boundary between the coarse, pink sand of Grève Rose beach to the west and the fine, white sand of Grève Blanche beach to the east. At low tide, you can access Île aux Lapins and l’Île Seigle, opposite the beach, on foot. Have you noticed the rock nicknamed "la couronne du roi Gradlon" (King Gradlon's crown), whose outline dominates the landscape?
Construction of Saint Jacques Church began in the eleventh century using granite from the area and further construction followed over the years, resulting in today's patchwork of architectural...
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This large, traditional "lavoir" – an open-air pool or basin set aside for clothes to be washed – is located on Île Grande and dates from the nineteenth century. Two sources supply it and can be...
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Be sure to visit the rural hamlet of Saint-Samson, a quiet spot in the country with a chapel, a menhir and a fountain. The chapel, constructed between 1575 and 1631, is a superb example of the...
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The pink stones of La Clarté have been used since the start of the twentieth century and are characterised by their excellent quality. On your visit to this quarry, find out about the means used to...
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