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Paimpol - Vue aérienne
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Paimpol - Port
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| Paimpol
constitutes one of the principal cities of the Goëlo coast. And, like
the other ports of this coast, the cod-fishing towards Iceland made the
living of the city during many years. Moreover, the novel “pêcheurs
d’Islande” (fishermen of Iceland) of Pierre Loti takes place in the
port of Paimpol. |
 Paimpol - Pan de bois
was one of the first sites on which the Bretons disembarked in the 6th
century. This city lived in peace until the confrontations of the
league. Paimpol takes the party of the future Henry 4 and undergoes the
attacks of Fontenelle. It was seized twice by the English during the
16th century. It is Vauban which will build the fortifications around
Paimpol as well as Bréhat. Similar to the neighbouring ports, the
fishing boats leave little by little the place to the pleasure |
boats.
The old city testifies of the former wealth brought by the port.
Beautiful and old residences constitute a magnificent spectacle in the
surroundings of the Martray square. This downtown stroll will give you
the opportunity to visit the museum of the sea or the museum of the
costume. Otherwise, within three kilometres from the city, you will be
able to contemplate the abbey of Beauport. This domain is a 70 hectares
classified site with more than three centuries of history. |
