Lancieux the town is a seaside village on the Brittany coast in the heart of the Emerald Coast.
The common history begins around the year 500, with the landing of St. SEOC on the coasts Breton hermit and disciple of Saint-Brieuc. He built his first monastery, which he remains to this day no archaeological evidence. His disappearance dates back to the tenth century, following the Viking invasions, in favor of the Benedictine Abbey of St Jacut.
By the fifteenth century, the town is divided between three lords and the abbey of St Jacut. The latter builds are under François 1st mill Buglais, the oldest monument Lancieux, and the dike to the monks.
Beach tourism is implanted in Lancieux in 1880. The city now lives mainly in the sector. It offers visitors many sites to discover. Of these, the beaches of St Sieu and Briantais, historic roads, the old bell tower or the village.
The city also has recreational and sports facilities, as well as bars and restaurants where you can sample local specialties while enjoying a friendly atmosphere on the Brittany coast.
As a seaside town, Lancieux offers recreational activities overlooking the sea. The town has several beaches for relaxation or sports activities.
Beach St Sieu, main beach of the peninsula, with almost a kilometer of fine sand facing a beautiful bay. It is also the ideal beach for water sports, including the presence of nautical club in the city. Various family activities are offered during the summer season.
There are also the beaches of the Islet of Rieul and Briantais.
For nature lovers, Lancieux also enjoys natural sites for wildlife and exceptional flora, such as the Polder and Corlieu mound site. Rare floral species can be observed on these two natural sites protected by the Conservatoire du Littoral.
For culture, Lancieux has many sites of great interest, such as the sunken roads, mill Buglais, witness the agricultural past of the town, or the old bell tower built in 1740, the last vestige of an older church.
The Lancieux of town consists of different parts to trace the historical past of the town. The oldest parts, which are the current core Lancieux, have four streets: Center Street, part of the Armor street Bernillets of the street and the street of the old bell tower. In the early parts of Lancieux beach, there are several villas like Villa Bois Fleuri, most of the town. The other seaside areas, more rural, open to the view of many villages and hamlets traveler. These are very characteristic of Breton rural architecture. It may include visiting the hamlets of the Mettrie, the Anerie, the City Simon, the Prévotais the Nouvelais, the city Morel, or Villeu.
Lancieux also has a stud farm, a golf course, a hiking club, a mini golf course located on the beach in St Sieu and a square of games and a leisure center.
For dining, the pool of Lancieux to discover and taste the freshly caught seafood on the Emerald Coast. The specialties and local products are also highlighted in the restaurants of the town.
Every Tuesday morning, Lancieux comes alive around its market. It includes various stalls Fisheries and gardeners, including where you can taste the oysters, and other regional specialties like cakes, crackers or the gavotte.
On May 8, the town celebrates the festival of plants at Square Jean Conan. It includes a wide selection of plants for gardens, terraces and balconies. Demonstrations are planned for that day. Free admission.
In July, the sport is honored to Lancieux with Lancieux Trail, a trail running from 14.5 km open to all. It offers a sports course to make individual or team, with a lot offered to each entrant and a raffle with many prizes to win.
On July 14, National Day, the town organizes a dance with fireworks on the beach in St Sieu.
In late July, Lancieux organizes the crafts market at the Tourist Office, with many artisans presented their pottery, jewelry, photographs...
The feast of the mill takes place August 15 at windmill Buglais with Fest-Noz (Breton party night), catering, mill tours.
In August, the racing company Ploubalay organizes horse racing on the beach of St Sieu.
