Plestin-les-Grèves, Locquirec and Locquémeau: the eastern side of the Bay of Lannion

East of Lannion, the Lieue de Grève bay links Plestin-les-Grèves to Locquirec and continues to Locquémeau. A day for the big beaches, the Locquirec headland and mussels.

The Lieue de Grève at Plestin-les-Grèves

The Lieue de Grève is a huge sandy beach, wide open to the sea, stretching out at low tide.

Locquirec: around the headland

At Locquirec, walk around the headland, visit the church and discover the harbour, the beaches and the surf spots.

Locquémeau mussels

At Locquémeau you can taste or take home mussels farmed in the open sea, off Locquémeau in the Bay of Lannion. You can buy them direct from the producer as the boats come in, at the harbour, or enjoy them at the restaurant on site.

According to the producer’s website, direct sales to private customers take place at the harbour market hall in Locquémeau on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 6 pm, with a text-message order to be placed the day before by 8 pm (from 5 kg in season). Sales may be cancelled because of the weather: check the website before you come. Locquémeau mussels website (in French).

Going further

See also our guide to how many days to spend in the Trégor, the Pink Granite Coast and the website of the Lannion and Pink Granite Coast tourist office. Check availability for our cottages.