Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, Coastal commune in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Description
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo is a coastal commune in Brittany with seven beaches spread along the English Channel and an active port. The town combines sandy bathing areas with fishing operations across different shorelines that range from the promontory of Saint-Cast to quieter coves.
History
The Battle of Saint-Cast in 1758 saw French forces successfully repel a British landing on this coast. This confrontation established the place as a significant point in regional military history.
Culture
Local residents, known as Castins, keep Breton coastal traditions alive through their daily connection to fishing and seafood. Fresh catches shape local menus and the rhythm of life in the town.
Practical
The tourist office in Place General du Gaulle provides maps and guidance for coastal walks and excursions. A popular route circles the Pointe de Saint-Cast and lets visitors discover the different beaches and coves from various perspectives.
Did you know?
At low tide, visitors can walk to a nearby island that holds a 17th-century tower designed by the French military engineer Vauban. This spot also supports natural shellfish beds that shift with the tides.
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Les pierres sonnantes
6.8 km
Église Saint-Cast de Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
646 m
Grande plage de Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
349 m
Plage de Pen Guen
2.2 km
Saint-Cast-le-Guildo lighthouse
1.6 km
Chapelle Sainte-Blanche de Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
882 m
Pont du Guildo
7 km
Golf de Saint-Cast Pen Guen
2.7 km
Plage des Quatre Vaux
4.7 km
Plage de la Fresnaye
1.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Victoires de Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
670 m
Plage de la Mare
1.7 km
Plage de la Pissotte
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