Plouha, commune in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Plouha is a small commune in Côtes-d'Armor in Brittany, perched on elevated ground overlooking the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. The town is known for towering sea cliffs that rise more than 100 meters (330 feet) above the water below.
Plouha's history stretches back thousands of years, with stone artifacts from the late Bronze Age and Iron Age, while Roman ruins may indicate an ancient stronghold. The town was first documented in 1198 and later ruled by the Counts of Goëlo during the Middle Ages.
Plouha takes its name from Breton words meaning church or parish combined with a saint's name. The town sits on a historic language border where Breton and Gallo dialects still coexist, shaping how residents speak and connect with their surroundings.
The best way to explore Plouha is on foot along the sentier des douaniers, a coastal hiking trail that runs over the cliffs. Visitors can also attend the Wednesday morning market to experience local food and crafts, and connect with residents going about their daily routines.
Gwin Zegal is the last port in France built entirely with wooden piles driven into the sand, a rare example of this traditional harbor building technique. The small harbor attracts photographers and shows how locals worked with tides and sandy terrain for centuries.
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