Country France Department Côtes-d'Armor Population (2008) 7,297 Area 14.16 km² Arrondissement Lannion | Region Brittany Canton Perros-Guirec Time zone CET (UTC+1) Local time Monday 2:35 PM | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 61% Humidity Points of interest Ploumanac'h, Ploumanac'h lighthouse, Côte de Granit Rose, Chapelle Notre‑Dame‑de‑la‑Clarté de Perros, Plage de Trestrignel | ||
Perros-Guirec ([pɛ.ʁos ɡi.ʁɛk]; Breton: Perroz-Gireg) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.
Contents
- Map of Perros Guirec France
- Population
- Breton language
- Tourism
- Economy
- International relations
- Personalities
- References
Map of Perros-Guirec, France
Population
Inhabitants of Perros-Guirec are called perrosiens in French.
Breton language
In 2008, 4.79% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.
Tourism
Perros-Guirec is a popular seaside resort, with beaches and opportunities for water and beach sports. It is also known for its pink granite rocks which have been sculpted by the sea into varied shapes and patterns. There are three large sandy beaches suitable for families. Plage Trestraou is popular for swimming and sunbathing, as it is sheltered and receives full sunshine. The Plage Trestrignel is wilder and more exposed to the wind.
Economy
The nearby Grand Isle, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel, was once famous for its granite quarrying industry. The rock was transported from the island by boat, and was used in the construction of many imposing buildings in Paris.
International relations
Perros-Guirec is twinned with :
Personalities
Joseph Conrad lived here for several years and wrote many of his most famous maritime books during that period.