The one-kilometre-long Plage de Trestel offers views of Tomé and the Seven Islands; the Marais de Trestel reveals another side of the coast. The beach, nature trails and historic buildings give you different ways to enjoy a getaway in Trévou-Tréguignec.
Beach, water sports and coastal trails
At Plage de Trestel, you can surf, kitesurf, windsurf and go stand-up paddleboarding. Surfcoach Trégor is a surf school on the beach and offers lessons in small groups. As lesson times and providers may change, check the current offering in advance. The beach is accessible to people with reduced mobility; check accessibility again before your trip.
Le Royau and Poulpry are sandy beaches on the GR 34, to the right of Plage de Trestel. Their shores feature sand, pebbles and rocks. Around Port Le Goff and Le Royau, shellfish can be gathered at low tide. Plan around the tides and check the applicable size and seasonal regulations before gathering shellfish.
Coastal marsh and trails through the landscape
The Marais de Trestel is a 32-hectare coastal marsh designated as a sensitive natural area by the department. Its landscape includes reed beds, meadows and woodland; a dragonfly species of European interest is also found there. The “Tour du Marais de Trestel” circular trail crosses the reed beds on boardwalks and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Check the condition of the infrastructure before your trip.
If you want to experience different types of scenery on a hike, you can follow the “De Port le Goff au Bois Riou” trail: it passes through the Marais de Trestel and the small valley of Bois Riou before joining the coastal trail, with views of the Seven Islands archipelago. Check route conditions before setting out. The municipal network of hiking trails also includes the 2.4-kilometre “Circuit bleu – Circuit des marais” loop, with a stated walking time of 45 minutes. This distance and duration provide a concrete guide for planning a walk.
A cycling loop also leads to Trévou-Tréguignec: “De Penvénan à Trestel – Boucle vélo n°14” reaches the town near Chapelle Saint-Guénolé. Check route conditions before setting off.
Chapels and historic buildings
Chapelle Saint-Guénolé was built on the foundations of an older building. Inside are polychrome wooden statues from the late 15th and 16th centuries: a depiction of the Virgin and Child, Saint Barbara, Saint Margaret and a Crucifixion. Access to the interior may vary; check before visiting.
The construction dates of other sites also tell the story of different periods. Château de Boisriou dates from the 17th century and includes Chapelle Saint-Marc, which dates from the 16th century; the château is privately owned. At Manoir de Balloré, the main building dates from the late 15th or early 16th century, while the side wings date from the 17th century.
The history of Saint-Samson Church can be traced through an earlier building: the structure built in 1848 was damaged by lightning in September 1914 and subsequently demolished because of its poor condition. The present church was rebuilt on this site. The 19th-century Saint-Guénolé spring is a fountain chapel. A polychrome statue of Saint Guénolé stands in a niche; the chapel can only be viewed from the outside.
Choose the focus of your stay
When looking for accommodation in Trévou-Tréguignec, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: the beach and water sports, trails through the marsh, or historic buildings. This lets you plan your days around your travel interests while taking the tides, route conditions and relevant access information into account.
Discover more destinations: Yffiniac, Saint.-Servais, Gommenec'h, Uzel, Léhon, Kerbors, Saint-James, Plouezec.
For the overview of the wider region: Côtes-D’armor.
