플로프라간‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪8‬개의 천연기념물

Difficulty finding the start of the hike, so we chose the bay house.

The rocky promontory in front of you is a place charged with emotion. Indeed, it is from there that the women of the area came to greet the men who were leaving or returning from the "Great Fishing", that is to say the cod fishing that was done in Newfoundland and then in Iceland. The fishing campaigns lasted 6 to 8 months. Imagine all the women who were there, standing, coming to say a last "hello" to their loved ones (husband, brother, friend), fearing they would never see them again. Or conversely, imagine them filled with joy at the idea of seeing them again when they saw the boat return to port. Photo credit: Emmanuel Berthier

Today, La Grève des Courses is part of the GR34, a coastal hiking trail that allows you to discover all of Brittany’s coasts. From here, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Anse d’Yffiniac. The area is also home to mussel farms, known as “bouchots”, which are a local specialty. The Réserve Naturelle de La Baie de Saint-Brieuc itself is the largest nature reserve in Brittany.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, La Grève des Courses was a festive place where horse races and aviation meetings took place. However, it later became a wild dump where waste was thrown directly onto the sand, polluting the bay. Thanks to the efforts of environmental associations, it was transformed into a nature reserve.

The site is exceptional because it is located in the Nature Reserve which is home to a very varied fauna and flora. It can accommodate up to 40,000 migratory birds in winter. The site is also remarkable because it is located in the heart of the bay of Saint-Brieuc, the fifth bay in the world for the amplitude of its tides. The sea can recede more than 7 km! It is this natural heritage that the Maison de la Baie, classified as Maison Nature, lets you discover through its museum, its temporary exhibitions, its educational activities, its walks and its nature outings. Actions that show the richness of biodiversity, raise awareness of environmental protection and develop eco-citizen behavior. https://www.saintbrieuc-armor-agglo.bzh/sortir-et-decouvert/proteger-notre-environnement/preservation-de-la-baie/la-maison-de-la-baie

Wild and secret, the Yffiniac cove is the most advanced part of the land of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. Located in the heart of the largest Nature Reserve in Brittany, it can be discovered along the Chemin des Grêves.

This impressive Neolithic menhir has been knocked down and stands tall. It is 5.9 meters long.

In the 'House of the Bay', information about the local natural heritage is provided in a playful, interactive manner. Numerous nature excursions familiarize participants with various topics, from mussel farming to the many secrets of the sludge. Here you also have a beautiful viewpoint.