Paimpol

Paimpol (Pempoull in Breton) is a small town, with a population of some 10,000, and a commune of the C?tes-d'Armor d?partement, in the French r?gion of Brittany. It is a very popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.

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Tourists are well catered for with regular events such as the Tuesday morning street market, night-markets, and "Mardi du port" - where tourists can enjoy diverse world music beside the port. Paimpol is also home to the bi-annual "F?te du chants de marin" (Sea shanty festival) which attracts thousands of visitors over three days in August.

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This is a reflection of the local residents' pride in their maritime heritage which can be seen all around the town. From the numerous seafood restaurants and souvenirs down to clothing. Blue and white striped-jumpers are immediately visible in the streets and are seen to reflect not only their pride in all things to do with the sea, but also in their r?gion, Brittany.

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The town centre leads from the port down to the coast, through charming cobbled streets filled with lively restaurants, caf?s and bars. An especially beautiful part of the town centre is the Quartier latin. It was at La place du Martray that Pierre Loti chose to put the house of Gaud, the hero?ne of his famous novel P?cheur d'Islande.

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Other popular tourist sights include: L'abbaye de beauport dating back to 1202, and the chapels of Lanvignec, Ste Barbe and Kergrist. L'?le de Br?hat is a rocky archipelago 10 minutes by ferry from the coast next to Paimpol. It is made up of two large islands connected by a bridge, and numerous smaller ones.

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Other places of interest in the area include the Moulin de Craca and Circuit de falaises in Plou?zec, as well as Pors-Even and the Tour de Kerroc'h in Ploubazlanec.

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