Ploubazlanec

Ploubazlanec 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.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Paimpol station and Ancienne église de Paimpol.

Paimpol station

Railway station

Photo: Rüdiger Wölk, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Gare de Paimpol is a railway station serving the town Paimpol, Côtes-d'Armor department, western France. It's the terminus of the line from Guingamp. The station is served by regional trains to Guingamp.

Ancienne église de Paimpol

Photo: Thérèse Gaigé, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Quincaillerie Jézéquel

Historic building

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Quincaillerie Jézéquel is a historic building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Paimpol and Bréhat.

Paimpol

Photo: Barbetorte, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Paimpol is a coastal town and commune in the department of Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France, on the edge of the English Channel. It has been a renowned fishing port for centuries. The harbour front and the town center are made up of pretty little houses.

Bréhat

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Bréhat is a small island town located on Île-de-Bréhat in Brittany, France. It is a popular destination in many travel guides due to its stunning natural landscapes, historic sites, and unique island quirks.

Lézardrieux

Village

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Lézardrieux 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 across the river at this point is a French national monument. Lézardrieux is situated 6 km west of Ploubazlanec.

Ploubazlanec

Type: Locality with 3,000 residents
Also known as: “22210”
Location: Arrondissement of Guingamp, Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany, France, Europe
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Latitude

48.8° or 48° 48′ north

Longitude

-3.0333° or 3° 2′ west

Population

3,000

Elevation

59 metres (194 feet)

Open location code

8CWRRX28+2M

GeoNames ID

6429068

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In Other Languages

“Ploubazlanec” goes by many names.

French: “Ploubazlanec”

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