Paimpol

Gmina ·🇫🇷 Francja

Powierzchnia 135 km²

Strefa czasowa Europe/Paris

Planujesz Wycieczkę Do Paimpol?

Utwórz swój plan podróży dzień po dniu w aplikacji Tripomatic.

Zacznij Planować

Odkryj Paimpol

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.

11 places

Heritage of the Paimpol Region

The Paimpol region preserves a diverse architectural timeline, from Neolithic passage graves like the Allée couverte de Mélus to the fortified manor houses of the Breton nobility. Key sites include the 13th-century Beauport Abbey and the unique Romanesque rotunda of the Temple de Lanleff. Visitors can explore the rare 15th-century frescoes at Kermaria-an-Isquit or the ruins of Paimpol’s former parish church, known as the Vieille Tour, which remains a prominent landmark of the town's ecclesiastical history.

9 places

Historic Churches and Abbeys

Explore the spiritual heritage of the Goëlo coast through a collection of medieval religious sites. This selection includes the 13th-century Premonstratensian Beauport Abbey and the unique circular Romanesque ruins of the Temple de Lanleff. The list features the Kermaria-an-Isquit chapel, known for its historic architecture, alongside regional parish churches and the iconic Vieille tour, the remaining vestige of Paimpol’s former central church.

11 places

Coastal Gems of Brittany

Explore the maritime heritage of the Goëlo coast and Île de Bréhat. This collection features distinctive lighthouses, including the granite Phare du Paon and the unique architectural design of the Bodic lighthouse. Natural landmarks include the rocky outcrop of Pointe de Guilben and the birdwatching site at La Roche aux Oiseaux. Coastal access points like the sandy Anse de Bréhec and Plage de Launay offer views of the surrounding archipelago.

9 places

Traditional Mills

This collection showcases the diverse milling heritage of the Paimpol region, featuring both coastal tide mills and hilltop windmills. Notable sites include the restored 17th-century Birlot tide mill on Île de Bréhat and the 1844 Craca windmill overlooking the bay. The list also follows the Quinic river valley, where a sequence of traditional water mills demonstrates historical hydraulic engineering and the area's agricultural past.

10 places