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Erquy
ℹ️Practical info — Erquy
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Visit Cap d'Erquy in the early morning for the soft light on the pink sandstone cliffs.
- During the scallop season (October-April), watch the fishing boats return to the port in the late afternoon.
- Tides are significant; always check the tide table before walking out to the Ilot Saint-Michel.
- Parking near the port can be difficult in high summer; use the peripheral car parks and walk.
🍽 Food
Fresh scallops from portside restaurants.
Savory buckwheat crepes found in the town center.
Buttery pastry from local bakeries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Saturday market for fresh seafood and produce.
For local cider and salted caramel.
Peaceful lakes in old quarries above the port.
A less crowded and relaxing beach.
Quiet walking paths towards Cap d'Erquy.
Water temperature…
Erquy is a gem on the Penthièvre coast in Brittany. The town is famous for its 'Cap d'Erquy', a protected natural site featuring impressive pink sandstone cliffs that glow at sunset. Erquy's harbor is one of the region's most significant fishing ports and is considered the capital of the prestigious King Scallop (Coquille Saint-Jacques). Hikers value the GR34 coastal path, which has spectacular views of the emerald sea. The beaches of Erquy are among the most beautiful in Côtes-d'Armor. Grève de Minieu is a vast, fine-sand beach handy for families and sand yachting. For a quieter experience, the sheltered coves of Plage du Portuais and Plage de Lourtuais are true paradises, framed by pine forests and cliffs. Plage de Lanruen also provides a scenic setting for relaxed bathing in an authentic environment. Gastronomy in Erquy is all about the sea. Besides scallops, fresh fish and traditional Breton crêpes are a must. Every year, the Scallop Festival is celebrated with music and fine food. Access is best via Saint-Brieuc or Lamballe. Erquy is the convenient spot for travelers wanting to combine Brittany's wild beauty with maritime flair and excellent cuisine.
- Location: Bretagne, France
- Top sights: Plage Saint-Michel · Plage du Centre · Plage de Lourtuais
- Nearby: Sables-d'Or-les-Pins (4 km)
- Population: ~3.722
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Rain mm | 75 | 66 | 57 | 47 | 55 | 49 | 47 | 50 | 42 | 82 | 89 | 87 |
Geography
Facts
- Capital of the King Scallop
- Pink sandstone cliffs
- Cap d'Erquy nature site
- GR34 coastal path views
- Active fishing port
- 7 fine sandy beaches
- Annual Scallop Festival
- Authentic Breton flair
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Sights in the town Erquy (3)
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