Sentier des Douaniers, Coastal footpath in Perros-Guirec, France.
Description
The Sentier des Douaniers follows the rugged coastline of Perros-Guirec, winding through pink granite formations and offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby islands.
History
Originally established as a surveillance route for customs officers monitoring maritime smuggling activities, this path served as a strategic coastal defense corridor for centuries.
Culture
The trail connects historic landmarks including the 12th-century Saint-Guirec chapel and the pink granite lighthouse of Mean Ruz, reflecting the region's maritime heritage and religious traditions.
Practical
The well-marked 11-kilometer route takes approximately three hours to complete, accessible year-round with moderate difficulty levels suitable for families and casual hikers.
Did you know?
Local folklore tells of young women placing pins in the Saint-Guirec statue to secure marriage proposals, maintaining a centuries-old tradition tied to the coastal pilgrimage site.
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Château de Costaérès
1.5 km
Trestraou Beach
2 km
Ploumanac'h lighthouse
1.1 km
Oratoire de Saint-Guirec
1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Clarté de Perros-Guirec
1.3 km
Aquarium of Trégastel
3 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Perros-Guirec
2.8 km
Couronne du roi Gradlon
3.3 km
Plage du Coz Pors
3.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Guirec de Ploumanac'h
1 km
Croix de Trestraou
1.6 km
Villa Rochefontaine
1.2 km
Manoir de Crec'h Guégan
3.4 km
Calvaire du bourg de Trégastel
3.1 km
Temple protestant de Perros-Guirec
2.8 km
Dolmen de l'île Renote
2.2 km
Moulin de la Lande du Crac'h
1.1 km
Église Sainte-Anne-et-Saint-Laurent de Trégastel
2.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne-des-Rochers de Sainte-Anne
2.8 km
Calvaire de la chapelle Saint-Guirec
1 km
Old Ploumanac'h lighthouse
1.1 km
Trestrignel Beach
3.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Golgon de Trégastel
2.2 km
Le Père Eternel
2.9 km
Le Grand Traouïero tide mill
1.3 km
Léon Durocher
2.8 km
Plage Saint-Guirec
1 km
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