Attractions and Places To See around Trévérec - Top 20

In this case, you'd first drive there, then return via the GR34, which offers great views, and then cycle back to the car. This is at least convenient for the climb from the parking lot.

Bonaparte Beach, named after the code name given to this historic site during World War II, is also known as Anse Cochat. It has the unique feature of being accessible via a tunnel carved into the rock. From this stretch of beach, now known as "Plage Bonaparte," members of the French Resistance smuggled 135 English and Canadian pilots—including Jane Birkin's father—whose planes were shot down to England during World War II, past the Nazis. Commemorative plaques in the tunnel still bear witness to these events.

From here you can admire the breathtaking views of this charming coastal hamlet nestled in a quiet bay. As you cycle along the rugged paths, you will see the turquoise waters and sandy beach below, framed by lush vegetation and cliffs. Bréhec is a peaceful place where you can take a break and appreciate its picturesque harbour and traditional Breton houses which add to the beauty of the landscape of this high place.

We were very surprised when we drove down the mountain and suddenly saw this architecturally very remarkable church in front of us. The entrance area is particularly beautifully decorated with the statutes of the apostles and a Madonna from the 14th century. The altarpiece shows a scene that is not often shown: Jesus and the children that he calls to him, even though his disciples try to stop them.

Despite its small size, the town of Bréhec has many shops. Isolated from the large crowds of Paimpol or Saint-Brieuc, it constitutes a first choice refuge for itinerants who walk the GR 34 (customs officers' path). As the equinoxes approach, the ocean recedes into the distance and reveals a large and languorous beach. Don’t be surprised by the onlookers who go there armed with a rake. They came for sand lance, a fried food very popular in the region.

Built in the 16th and 17th century by the La Feuillée family on a place called Kergrist whose name comes from the Christianization of an ancient Celtic place of worship or a cult propagated by the Templars. The chapel was almost entirely rebuilt in 1893 , it is made of granite and schist. Its general appearance has remained the same since that date. Continuing the chapel you can notice the washhouse as well as the fountain which has been completely redone, from which water flows beneficial for the eyes, a little higher up an ordeal which must also be considered. Inside the chapel, you can discover very beautiful statues, Saint-Laurent, Saint-Yves, Saint-Anne, Sainte-Marguerite, Saint-François d'Assise as well as a mysterious 16th century statuette in polychrome wood it represents a standing character dressed in a long dress, you will also be able to admire the altarpiece restored thanks to funds raised by the association of the companions of Saint Laurent during the various events organized; such as plant festivals, garage sales, exhibitions, small concerts or even storytelling evenings...

The entrance to this beach, handsomely framed, gives way to a beautiful stretch of sand at low tide.

The church (15th and 16th century) has an interesting south portal flanked by buttresses with niches. St. Lupus and St. Egidius are depicted on the pediment. The cemetery contains the grave of the composer Guy Ropartz (1864-1955). His family still lives in the old mansion.