Country France Department Côtes-d'Armor Population (2008) 1,624 Local time Wednesday 11:35 PM | Region Brittany Canton Lézardrieux Area 11.91 km² Arrondissement Lannion | |
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Intercommunality Presqu'île de Lézardrieux Weather 9°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 93% Humidity | ||
Lézardrieux (Breton: Lezardrev) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.
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The village is situated near the mouth of the estuary of the Trieux river - the suspension bridge (Pont de Lézardrieux) across the river at this point is a French national monument. There is a marina with moorings for several hundred pleasure boats and the tidal range experienced is remarkable.
There are a variety of shops and other commercial enterprises - including two bakeries, a butcher and several restaurants and bars.
Population
Inhabitants of Lézardrieux are called lézardriviens in French.
Events
The village hosts a music festival in late May and several regattas depart from the port.
Personalities
Notable figures associated with the village are Paul Le Flem (composer) and Georges Brassens (musician and poet).