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Perros-Guirec

Perroz-Gireg

Commune

The Côte de Granit Rose and the Ploumanac'h lighthouse, in Perros-Guirec

Coat of arms

Perros-Guirec

Location in France

Perros-Guirec

Location in Brittany

Country

Lannion

Perros-Guirec

Area

14.16 km² (5.47 sq mi)

Population

(Jan. 2021)

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Time zone

UTC+01:00 (CET)

• Summer (DST)

UTC+02:00 (CEST)

INSEE/Postal code

22168 /22700

Elevation

0–96 m (0–315 ft)

¹ French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Perros-Guirec is a lovely town, or commune, located in the Côtes-d'Armor area of Brittany, which is in northwestern France. It's known for its beautiful coastline and unique pink granite rocks.

Who Lives in Perros-Guirec?
Learning the Breton Language
Fun for Tourists
- Pink Granite Coast
- Beaches to Explore
What Perros-Guirec is Known For
Friendship Towns
Related Pages
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Who Lives in Perros-Guirec?

The people who live in Perros-Guirec are called perrosiens (pronounced pair-oh-see-ens) in French.

Learning the Breton Language

In 2008, almost 5% of young students in primary schools here attended special classes. These classes taught them in two languages: French and Breton. Breton is a traditional language spoken in the Brittany region.

Fun for Tourists

Perros-Guirec is a very popular place for holidays by the sea. It has amazing beaches where you can swim, sunbathe, and try out different water sports.

Pink Granite Coast

The area is famous for its incredible pink granite rocks. The sea has slowly shaped these rocks over time, making them into all sorts of cool and interesting forms. It's like nature's own sculpture park!

The beautiful Pink Granite Coast, near Ploumanac'h.

Beaches to Explore

There are three big sandy beaches perfect for families.

Plage Trestraou is a great spot for swimming and relaxing in the sun. It's protected from the wind, so it gets lots of sunshine.
Plage Trestrignel is a bit wilder and more open to the wind. It's perfect if you like a more natural beach experience.

A wide view of the Natural Reserve of the 7 Islands, a haven for wildlife.

What Perros-Guirec is Known For

Long ago, a nearby island called Grand Isle was famous for its granite. People would dig up the granite there. This strong rock was then moved by boat and used to build many important buildings in Paris, the capital city of France.