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Paimpol
Half a day to one night: walk the harbour, see Beauport Abbey and take a boat to Bréhat. Not a base for the region.
Paimpol is a historic fishing port on the northern coast of Brittany, 35 km from Saint-Brieuc. Its compact centre and harbour are pleasant for a short stop, but the main draw is the nearby Île de Bréhat and the 13th-century Beauport Abbey. Most visitors spend half a day to one night here on a loop of the Côtes-d'Armor coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed, cold and wet)
- Airports
- SBK · DNR
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Paimpol17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paimpol, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 European emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSBK Saint-Brieuc – Armor (About 35 km (22 mi) southeast; limited flights, mostly from the UK.SBK Saint-Brieuc – Armor (About 22 mi (35 km) southeast; limited flights, mostly from the UK.
- Getting aroundThe centre and harbour are walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Beerdraught (pint)€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Saint-Brieuc€5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SBK Saint-Brieuc – Armor (About 35 km (22 mi) southeast; limited flights, mostly from the UK. Check.) · DNR Dinard – Pleurtuit – Saint-Malo (About 50 km (31 mi) east; seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland.)SBK Saint-Brieuc – Armor (About 22 mi (35 km) southeast; limited flights, mostly from the UK. Check.) · DNR Dinard – Pleurtuit – Saint-Malo (About 31 mi (50 km) east; seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paimpol: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
14 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre and harbour are walkable. A car is useful for Beauport Abbey (2 km) and the surrounding coast. Buses connect to Saint-Brieuc and Guingamp (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min boat + full day on the island
Boat from Paimpol harbour (check times and seasons)
No cars on the island; rent a bike or walk. Book ahead in summer.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car, about 20 km (12 mi) westCar, about 12 mi (20 km) west
Planète Sauvage animal park and the radome museum.
Lannion
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car, about 30 km (19 mi) westCar, about 19 mi (30 km) west
Half-timbered town centre and the pink granite coast.
Saint-Brieuc
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car or bus, about 35 km (22 mi) southeastCar or bus, about 22 mi (35 km) southeast
Cathedral, market and the bay.
Dinan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car, about 60 km (37 mi) eastCar, about 37 mi (60 km) east
Medieval walled town; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre / harbour
Walk to restaurants and the port. Most hotels and guesthouses here.
Plouézec area
Quieter, closer to Beauport Abbey; a car or bike is useful.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel or guesthouse1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Boat to Bréhat, return2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Beauport Abbey entry2 × €7 · check | €13 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €227 per person per day, bed included | €454≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Baguette sandwich | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Moules-frites | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, draught (pint) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Glass of cider | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Bus to Saint-Brieuc | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer (July–August) is busy; book accommodation and Bréhat boat tickets ahead.
- Many restaurants close on Sundays and Mondays outside summer.
- Beauport Abbey is partially open to the public; the grounds are free to walk.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Paris; consulates in Rennes (check). Most other countries have embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Paimpol → Saint-Brieuc by bus: about €5–10 (≈ US$6–12), about 45 min (check)
- Paimpol → Guingamp by train: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi harbour → Beauport Abbey: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- C'est combien ? — How much is it? (say kohm-byen)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paimpol. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed, cold and wet) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Beauport Abbey and the harbour with verified opening hours.
- Boat schedule to Bréhat with seasonal cutoffs.
- Eat pages with last orders and Sunday closures.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the harbour and abbey.
Sources
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