Gourmet walk

A “sweet/malted/sea scented” escapade on the Pink Granite Coast

All year long

Oysters, whisky and seaside pleasures! The Pink Granite Coast has many tasty surprises in store. Enjoy them directly at the oyster farm in Trébeurden, in one of the oldest distilleries in France in Lannion or as you walk on the coastal path, between Perros-Guirec and Ploumanac’h.

The day’s programme

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10am – Enjoy a caramelised “palm tree”

Start your day on a sweet note. The reputation of “Palmiers de Trélevern”, a speciality of the André bakery, has gone far beyond the frontiers of this peaceful village on the Pink Granite Coast. You’ll love their caramelised puff pastry. A handy hint? Remember to reserve one or two bags. Sold by the weight, these biscuits sell like hot cakes!

Boulangerie – Pâtisserie André, 1 place Kroajou à Trélévern. (33) 02 96 23 78 06

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10:30am – A walk through the pink granite rocks

Take the “Sentier des Douaniers” path between Perros-Guirec and Ploumanac’h lighthouse. All along the way, admire the spectacular chaos of unusually shaped pink granite blocks. In the morning, with the sun warming your back, the pink hue on the coast is even stronger!

Read alsoPloumanac’h – Perros-Guirec

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Lunch: Simple chef’s cuisine

Treat yourself to a moment of bistronomy at La Maison de Marie, on the heights of Perros-Guirec. Although the menu changes with the seasons, lobster, scallops, calf sweetbread, etc. are constant classics that the chef, Daniel Jaguin, uses to create original recipes. Prices : €€€€

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3pm – See what goes on behind the scenes at Distillerie Warenghem in Lannion

Enter the Warenghem distillery in Lannion and breathe in the scent of malted barley. This is one of the oldest distilleries in the country and the pioneer of French whisky. Discover how Amorik, the company’s flagship product, is made. Your guide will lead you from the stills (made of copper, like in the Scottish distilleries) to the oak barrels of Brittany. This is where the “single malt” lies for many years. There is a little tasting session at the end of the tour.

View the opening dates and times here. Booking recommended.

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6pm – Time for oysters facing the sea and Ile-Grande

Before dinner, head to l’Atelier de l’huître, in the protected bay of Toëno, at the exit of Trébeurden. Facing the sea, taste the Ile-grandaise Pacific oysters with a very typical taste due to the local plankton. Try the local flat oyster too, with subtle notes of hazelnut and woody aromas. To enjoy with a good white wine. Are you convinced? Don’t leave without some!

In addition to your gourmet walk

Our shopping ideas

Cider

The brut farm cider from Le Verger de Kernivinen gets its fruity aromas from the granite soil in which the apple trees grow, on the heights of Perros-Guirec. To be appreciated from aperitif to dessert.

In Lannion, the Cidrerie bio du Leguer produces several “natural” cider vintages, without sulphates or gluten, assembled from around a dozen varieties of apples and according to a traditional method.

Pastries

Kouign-amann, far, palets, croquants, salted butter caramels… Give in to these major Breton pastry classics, entirely hand-made and regularly awarded, at La Maison Hémery in Perros-Guirec.

Tea room

Do you prefer matcha or chai? Find your delight from the lovely selection of original and rare teas at the La Feuille de thé tea room and boutique in Lannion.

Concept Store

Pick up designer posters, limited edition sailor shirts, “Beach” bracelets and other designer items in the Perroz Sea Side concept store in Perros-Guirec. A mine of gift ideas to treat someone, or yourself!