Lannion: Art, half-timbered houses and the Léguer

For a stay in Lannion, you can plan around the things that interest you: historic buildings, contemporary art, riverside scenery, walks or a visit to the market. The Léguer runs through the town, while accessible green spaces, chapels and half-timbered houses provide specific points of interest. If you’re looking for a hotel in Lannion, first consider which of these aspects you’d like to include in your itinerary.

Art and architectural history

The Chapelle des Ursulines is a former religious building that has been converted into an exhibition space for contemporary art. This site thus brings together its former religious use and its role as an art venue. The Maison du Chapelier is a half-timbered house with a shop dating from the 16th century, at 29 place du Général-Leclerc in Lannion. The comparison shows two different ways of engaging with architectural history: at the Ursulines, the focus is on its conversion into an art space; at the Maison, on its 16th-century half-timbered construction.

The Chapelle Saint-Joseph also has its own architectural history: it was completely rebuilt between 1936 and 1937, with local craftspeople from the Trégor given priority. Access is available only by request through the Association Saint-Joseph; among other events, ARSSAT offers guided tours during the European Heritage Days. If you’re planning a visit, check in advance which request or tour option is available for your dates.

Town walks and trails

The “Balades urbaines de Lannion – Circuit du centre-ville” route takes you through the historic town centre, with its lanes and half-timbered houses. The “Circuit Brélévenez–Stanco” runs around the Église de Brélévenez, up its staircase of 142 steps, and through the Stanco. The routes have distinct focuses to help you choose: lanes and half-timbered houses in the centre, or the church, staircase and Stanco.

Another option is the 12-kilometre Sentier Émile Orain, which directly connects Lannion with Perros-Guirec and is accessible on foot and by bicycle. Unlike the town walks, this route provides a direct connection between two places. Your plans can therefore take into account both the type of route and your preferred mode of transport. The Lannion tourist information office offers electric-assist bicycle rentals by prior reservation. Rental arrangements and reservation conditions may change, so check the details in advance.

The Léguer and green spaces

The Léguer runs through Lannion and is classified as a “Rivière Sauvage” (Wild River). In addition, the right bank of the Léguer from Lannion to its mouth is protected by the Conservatoire du littoral. These features offer different perspectives on the river: its connection to the town and the protected status of its right bank as far as the mouth.

Lannion has 180 hectares of accessible green spaces, including parks, gardens and valleys within the town. These green spaces therefore comprise different types of areas, rather than just one kind of site. If you’d like to include green spaces alongside historic buildings in your plans, you can take this variety into account when arranging your days.

Market hall at Place du Miroir

The Halles de Lannion is a covered market hall at Place du Miroir, open from Tuesday to Saturday mornings. It offers, among other things, fresh fruit and vegetables, Breton specialities, fresh crêpes and galettes. Check the opening hours before your visit. Individual vendors and the range of goods may change, so it’s best to plan your market visit around the latest opening times.

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For the wider travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.