Is Lannion in Brittany Worth Visiting?

Yes, Lannion is worth visiting. Lannion is a historic town that is located in the Cotes d'Armor department of Northern Brittany on a site that's been occupied since Neolithic times. The port town is built around an estuary of the River Léguer, which in the Middle Ages, was defended by a château, and the town by a circle of ramparts. It's now a thriving town that due to its location, is the gateway to the very popular Pink Granite Coast. Described by Brittany Tourism as "the Radiant capital of Trégor", the town is "an elegant combination of tradition and modernity. It has a subtle architectural line-up consisting of mansion houses, manors, a former convent and cloister, while the technology park breathes an air of innovation and energy over the city." - Brittany Tourism 

Lannion is the administrative, commercial, sports, cultural and tourist capital of Trégor which is probably why it gained the title of the "Radiant capital of Trégor", but what can you expect when you visit? And what do I love about Lannion that I think you might also enjoy?  Lannion is a 40 minute drive north-west from our village and we regularly pass through, or stop and wander the town, on our way to our favourite beach walk and swimming spot at Trégastel. My photo above was taken on a very cold winter's day. Building in the middle is number 3 Rue des Chapeliers found in the town square. (More on the building below.)