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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 commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.

Population
Breton language
Tourism
Economy
Sister cities
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Population

Inhabitants of Perros-Guirec are called perrosiens in French.

Breton language

In 2008, 4.79% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.

Tourism

Perros-Guirec is a popular seaside resort, with beaches and opportunities for water and beach sports. It is also known for its pink granite rocks which have been sculpted by the sea into varied shapes and patterns. There are three large sandy beaches suitable for families. Plage Trestraou is popular for swimming and sunbathing, as it is sheltered and receives full sunshine. The Plage Trestrignel is wilder and more exposed to the wind.

Pink granite coast, nearby Ploumanac'h.

Panorama of the Natural Reserve of the 7 Islands.

Economy

The nearby Grand Isle, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, was once famous for its granite quarrying industry. The rock was transported from the island by boat, and was used in the construction of many imposing buildings in Paris.