Paimpol Essentials
Paimpol’s maritime identity is anchored by its historic port and the 13th-century Beauport Abbey. This selection highlights the town's connection to the sea through the Croix des Veuves lookout and the L'Arcouest ferry terminal, the primary link to Île-de-Bréhat. Significant architectural sites include the rare Romanesque rotunda of Temple de Lanleff and the Danse Macabre frescoes at Kermaria-an-Isquit. The list also features the town’s 18th-century church ruins, coastal viewpoints at Pointe de Guilben, and the traditional Tuesday morning market.
A Beauport Abbey
The Abbey of St. Budoc, commonly called Beauport Abbey, was a 13th-century Premonstratensian abbey in the region of Brittany known as the…
B Chapelle de Kermaria-an-Isquit
A 13th-century chapel renowned for its rare 15th-century Danse Macabre fresco. The mural depicts 47 figures in a macabre procession, illustrating the medieval theme of the universality of death.
Embarcadère de l'Arcouest
The main ferry terminal providing year-round boat access to the Île-de-Bréhat. The site includes a slipway and large parking areas for visitors crossing the channel.
D Manoir de Boisgelin
A 15th-century manor house and estate belonging to the noble Boisgelin family. The grounds now include a golf course and a historic castle structure.
Ancienne Église
Known as the Vieille Tour, this site consists of the ruins of Paimpol's former parish church. The 18th-century bell tower remains the most significant surviving architectural feature.
F Pointe de Guilben, Paimpol
A rocky peninsula providing views across the Bay of Paimpol and the Saint-Riom island. The point is characterized by its unique volcanic rock formations and coastal hiking trails.
G Phare du Rosédo
An automated lighthouse on the northern coast of Île-de-Bréhat. Rebuilt in 1949, it stands 13 meters high and marks the entrance to the Trieux estuary.
Phare du Paon
Constructed from local pink granite, this lighthouse sits on the northern tip of Île-de-Bréhat. It overlooks a deep coastal chasm and was rebuilt after World War II.
Temple de Lanleff
An 11th-century Romanesque rotunda featuring two concentric circular walls. This rare architectural ruin is decorated with carved capitals and was inspired by the Holy Sepulchre.
Croix des Veuves
A historic granite cross situated on a cliff. It served as a landmark where the wives of Paimpol's fishermen watched for the return of schooners from Iceland.
Marché de Paimpol
A traditional Breton market held every Tuesday morning in the town center. It features local produce, regional seafood, and artisanal goods from across the Côtes-d'Armor.
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