La Côte de Granit Rose

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La Côte de Granit Rose (the pink granite coast) is one of the most stunning stretches of coastline in Europe and runs from Plestin-les-Greves to Louannec in the Cotes d'Armor department of Brittany. 

This particularly beautiful thirty kilometre stretch of rocky coastline is an incredible pink colour and edged with clear turquoise seas and wide sandy beaches. It makes a perfect destination for family holidays and hikers. 
The pink rocks can only be found in two other places in the world: China and Corsica. The enormous pink granite boulders emerge from the sea across the entire area. One of the best places to view them is on the northern coast of Tréguier  where wind and water erosion has shaped the boulders into unique forms.

Quaint coastal cottages can be found hidden between the boulders, undeniably adding to the uniqueness of this spectacular location. For example, as you are exploring the area, take the time to see the tiny house wedged between two boulders near Le Gouffre.

In addition to the attractions of the coastline, the inland region is home to intriguing small towns, picturesque villages, mediaeval religious icons, menhirs (prehistoric upright stones), dolmens, grottoes, chapels and the intriguing Calvaires which tell the stories of the gospels in carved stone.



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