Paimpol station

Paimpol (French pronunciation: [pɛ̃pɔl] ; Breton: Pempoull) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwest France. It is a tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.

The canton of Paimpol is an administrative division of the Côtes-d'Armor department, northwestern France. Its borders were modified at the French canton reorganisation which came into effect in March 2015. Its seat is in Paimpol. It consists of the following communes:

Ploubazlanec (French pronunciation: [plubazlanɛk]; Breton: Plaeraneg) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. Historically its economy relied on fishing. Fishermen in the 19th century and early 20th century went to Iceland aboard sailing ships called goelettes. The name Ploubazlanec is typically Breton, "plou" meaning "land of". The name changed from Pleraneg, which still can be seen on road signs. Ploubazlanec is the embarkation point for boats to the Île-de-Bréhat. The place was made famous by the French novel by Pierre Loti, Pêcheur d'Islande.

Plourivo (French pronunciation: [pluʁivo]; Breton: Plourivoù) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.

Kerfot (French pronunciation: [kɛʁfɔt] ; Breton: Kerfod) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.

The Trieux (French pronunciation: [tʁijø]; Breton: Trev) is a 72-kilometre-long (45 mi) river in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany, France, beginning near Kerpert. It empties into the English Channel near Lézardrieux. Other towns along the Trieux are Guingamp and Pontrieux. Its longest tributary is the Leff.

Lézardrieux (French pronunciation: [lezaʁdʁijø]; Breton: Lezardrev) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. 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.

Yvias (French pronunciation: [ivjas] ; Breton: Eviaz; Gallo: Ivinyac) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France.

Plouézec (French pronunciation: [pluezɛk]; Breton: Ploueg-ar-Mor) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. It has 17 km of rugged coastline that makes it a tourist destination all year round, with beaches such as Bréhec and Pors Pin. Plouézec is twinned with the Irish town of Ballinamore and the twinning committee hosts a Fest Noz festival every August around the Moulin de Craca which regularly draws thousands of visitors. There is traditional Irish and Breton music, as well as food and drink available. Especially popular is the famous moules-frites, which is a dish of mussels and French fries. It has been strongly influenced by the sea and local people often refer to themselves as enfants de la mer (children of the sea). Water-based sports such as fishing, sailing, and swimming are very popular and are practised by locals and tourists alike.

Moulin de Craca is a windmill in Plouézec, Côtes-d'Armor, France. First working in 1844 it was restored from 1995. It is popular amongst both locals and tourists because of its location on top of a cliff overlooking Port Lazo. Every August the Plouézec-Ballinamore twinning committee organises Noz Ar Vilin Fest Noz around the windmill. There is a selection of Breton and Irish music and dancing, as well as local cuisine and drinks. Amongst the specialities are Moules-Frites (Mussels and chips), Crêpes, Galettes, Breton cider, and Chouchen. After falling into disrepair, the windmill was restored in 1993. It now contains fully operational, working replica machinery.

Lanleff (French pronunciation: [lɑ̃lɛf]; Breton: Lanleñv) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.

Pléhédel (French pronunciation: [ple.edɛl]; Breton: Plehedel) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.