Day out in Hillion
Situated in the Baie de Saint-Brieuc Nature Reserve, the Hillion peninsula is sure to appeal to lovers of natural landscapes facing the sea.
Inaugurated in 1913, the Ponts Neufs viaduct was built by the famous local engineer Harel de la Noë. At 27m high, it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Originally a railway and road bridge, it is now a pedestrian bridge. A 7.5km round trip will take you through the heart of the Gouessant valley and the Ponts-Neufs pond, all the way to the viaduct.
Rue du Viaduc, 22210 Hillion
📍Site de l'étoile, 22210 Hillion
💶 Prices: €4/adult, €2.50/child (aged 6 to 18), free for children under 6.
📍Departure: place Georges Palante, 22210 Hillion
🕕 Distance: 17.8km / 5h10
Set down your suitcases in the heart of Saint-Brieuc town centre for a stay between sea and heritage!
The Best Western Le Duguesclin welcomes you:
🌊 Less than 5km from the beach
🚅 10 minutes' walk from the SNCF train station
You'll appreciate the comfort of our 33 rooms (including two family rooms) and the generous buffet breakfast, which can be served on the terrace in fine weather. You can also enjoy lunch or dinner in our restaurant, La Taverne, which has been awarded the title of Maitre Restaurateur :
Three ideas for a day out in Hillion
The Ponts Neufs viaduct
Inaugurated in 1913, the Ponts Neufs viaduct was built by the famous local engineer Harel de la Noë. At 27m high, it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. Originally a railway and road bridge, it is now a pedestrian bridge. A 7.5km round trip will take you through the heart of the Gouessant valley and the Ponts-Neufs pond, all the way to the viaduct. Rue du Viaduc, 22210 Hillion
La maison de la baie
The Maison de la Baie invites you to discover the natural riches of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc, from the cliff tops to the underwater world. There are seven areas to discover, with special attractions for children. As an added bonus, the Maison de la Baie boasts superb sea views.📍Site de l'étoile, 22210 Hillion
💶 Prices: €4/adult, €2.50/child (aged 6 to 18), free for children under 6.
"Les panoramas d'Hillion" trail
This tour takes in all the beauty and surprises of the Hillion peninsula. Discover in particular- The Pointe d'Illemont and its bird-watching observatory
- View of the legendary Pointe du Grouin
- La Grandville beach
📍Departure: place Georges Palante, 22210 Hillion
🕕 Distance: 17.8km / 5h10
Your 3-star hotel in Saint-Brieuc
Set down your suitcases in the heart of Saint-Brieuc town centre for a stay between sea and heritage! The Best Western Le Duguesclin welcomes you:
🌊 Less than 5km from the beach
🚅 10 minutes' walk from the SNCF train station
You'll appreciate the comfort of our 33 rooms (including two family rooms) and the generous buffet breakfast, which can be served on the terrace in fine weather. You can also enjoy lunch or dinner in our restaurant, La Taverne, which has been awarded the title of Maitre Restaurateur :
- Three menus to suit all budgets: lunch menu (€17), Taverne menu (€26) or Gourmand menu (€39).
- Particular attention paid to the origin of the products, the vast majority of which are local
- Bistro-style dishes featuring Breton produce: fish rillettes, scallop and prawn cassolette, market fish, Kouign-amann, etc.
