A preserved natural heritage

Take a breath of fresh hair in Piriac !

A wild coast

Along the coast, down on the beach take in the sea breeze enhanced by the perfume of the rocks covered in their mantle of seaweed! The 11 kilometres of coastline fashioned by the wind and tides provides an ever changing landscape with its many different moods and colours. The cliffs dominate the beautiful little beaches of light coloured sand, the coves, the caves and rocks to climb. The views are varied and of an exceptional beauty.

The coastal path

Starting out from the beach of Saint-Michel you have the choice of 2 itineraries to follow along the coastline. To your right is the northern path. Should you decide to go left you will discover the south west path. Which ever direction takes your fancy both are well worth leisurely stroll!

The itinerary of 'La Pointe du Castelli'

Half of this circuit will take you along the coast…your senses will be filled by the amazing diversity of sights, sounds and smells associated with a stroll along the shoreline.
Marvel at the ever changing landscape which unfolds before you from the jagged cliffs and unusually shaped rocks to the beaches with their fine golden sand. Listen as the call of the seagulls is lost to the percussion of the halyards in the marina. Finish off this stroll in the invigorating sea breeze by wandering along the narrow streets of Piriac where the granite houses bear witness still to the rich past of this ‘Petite Cité de Caractère’.
Starting point the beach of St Michel or the little port of Lérat. Follow the yellow signs.