The Cotes d'Armor was one of the first 83 departments created during the French Revolution in 1790 and was originally called Cotes du Nord. However, due to the public the name was changed in 1990 to Cotes d'Armor, which means "sea" in Breton. The name also recalls the name the Romans called "Armorica" in the region.
Some of the department is part of the traditionally Breton-speaking area 'Breizh Izel, or Low Britain - an area that has a unique culture and identity of the rest of France.
Geography
The Cotes d'Armor department forms a large part of the north coast of Brittany. Bordered on the north by the English Channel, west of Finisterre and east by Ille et Vilaine. To the south is the Morbihan department of Brittany.
The capital of the region is that of Saint Brieuc.
The Cotes d'Armor has a long coastline with rugged cliffs that covers more than 350 km. The department benefits from both the Emerald and Pink Granite Coast, with its individual and unique characteristics.
Interior Cotes d'Armor rolling hills and forests. The rate of urbanization in the area is much lower than the national average of 75% over 50% of the rural department.
Weather
Cotes d'Armor has a warm maritime climate with mild winters and summers tend to be hot, but not become suffocating.
Average temperatures in summer reaching a pleasant 25 degrees with a slight breeze.
Tourism
Cotes d'Armor has an abundance of accommodation to suit all personal needs and budgets.
With over 350 km of coastline beaches are amateur sports suit, families, or simply want to relax. The main beaches include Perros-Guirec, Erquy, Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, Trébeurden, Tregastel and Saint-Quay-Portrieux.
There are several good places in the area, including L'Aquarium Marin de Tregastel and Armoripark. Other places to visit are Dinan castle, the cathedral of Saint-Etienne and Warenghem distillery.
There are numerous events in the summer in the Cotes d'Armor, such as the Festival de Harpe Celtique "," Fete des Remparts "," ar Bugal Gouel Vreizh ", the" Festival of Saint-Loup "and the famous night festival of Britain "Les Nocturnes. During November, the "Apple Festival" is held.
Sports and other activities
With its long coastline, Cotes d'Armor Security has some great water sports facilities available such as diving or paragliding Perros-Guirec along the beautiful coastal cliffs.
The beautiful landscape is ideal for hiking or soft. A walk Gwin particularly unique is that it is the last Zegal Breton port can only be reached on foot.
Economy
The median household income in Cotes d'Armor is € 12,641 per year, which is only slightly below the national average of € 15,027 per year.
A significant proportion of economic activity in the Cotes d'Armor is agriculture. Pig production is particularly important for the region is fishing by the 7 commercial ports and 17 fishing ports in the Côtes d'Armor.
The Cotes d'Armor has a highly developed tourism sector, mainly on the coast, where many second homes. The region also has two major technology centers around Lannion and Saint Brieuc that employ a large number of researchers, technicians and professionals.
Transportation
The main airports are in Cotes d'Armor Airport Lannion Airport Dinard and both have limited flights to the UK. For more destinations Rennes Airport is only 90 km from Saint-Brieuc. The department does not have a port with direct routes to the UK, although both the port of Roscoff and the port of Saint-Malo drive.
The department is easily accessible by car, with good connections in the area, and the rest of France. Most Cotes d'Armor is served by a well connected railway station. A direct route from Guingamp to Paris is available in 3 hours.
Key Facts
Population: 548,580
Department Number: 22
Districts: 4 - Dinan, Guingamp, Lannion, Saint Brieuc
Area: 6877.55 km ²
Population density: 79 inhabitants km ²
Prefecture: Saint-Brieuc
Subprefecture: Dinan, Guingamp, Lannion
Economy: The unemployment rate is 10.89% (national average 9.6%) Average Property Price: € 2,203.96 m² (national average of 3,197 € m²) Average Rental Price: 7.65 € m² (national average € 12.22 m²)
Airport: Saint-Brieuc, Rennes
Port channel: Roscoff, Saint-Malo
Some of the department is part of the traditionally Breton-speaking area 'Breizh Izel, or Low Britain - an area that has a unique culture and identity of the rest of France.
Geography
The Cotes d'Armor department forms a large part of the north coast of Brittany. Bordered on the north by the English Channel, west of Finisterre and east by Ille et Vilaine. To the south is the Morbihan department of Brittany.
The capital of the region is that of Saint Brieuc.
The Cotes d'Armor has a long coastline with rugged cliffs that covers more than 350 km. The department benefits from both the Emerald and Pink Granite Coast, with its individual and unique characteristics.
Interior Cotes d'Armor rolling hills and forests. The rate of urbanization in the area is much lower than the national average of 75% over 50% of the rural department.
Weather
Cotes d'Armor has a warm maritime climate with mild winters and summers tend to be hot, but not become suffocating.
Average temperatures in summer reaching a pleasant 25 degrees with a slight breeze.
Tourism
Cotes d'Armor has an abundance of accommodation to suit all personal needs and budgets.
With over 350 km of coastline beaches are amateur sports suit, families, or simply want to relax. The main beaches include Perros-Guirec, Erquy, Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, Trébeurden, Tregastel and Saint-Quay-Portrieux.
There are several good places in the area, including L'Aquarium Marin de Tregastel and Armoripark. Other places to visit are Dinan castle, the cathedral of Saint-Etienne and Warenghem distillery.
There are numerous events in the summer in the Cotes d'Armor, such as the Festival de Harpe Celtique "," Fete des Remparts "," ar Bugal Gouel Vreizh ", the" Festival of Saint-Loup "and the famous night festival of Britain "Les Nocturnes. During November, the "Apple Festival" is held.
Sports and other activities
With its long coastline, Cotes d'Armor Security has some great water sports facilities available such as diving or paragliding Perros-Guirec along the beautiful coastal cliffs.
The beautiful landscape is ideal for hiking or soft. A walk Gwin particularly unique is that it is the last Zegal Breton port can only be reached on foot.
Economy
The median household income in Cotes d'Armor is € 12,641 per year, which is only slightly below the national average of € 15,027 per year.
A significant proportion of economic activity in the Cotes d'Armor is agriculture. Pig production is particularly important for the region is fishing by the 7 commercial ports and 17 fishing ports in the Côtes d'Armor.
The Cotes d'Armor has a highly developed tourism sector, mainly on the coast, where many second homes. The region also has two major technology centers around Lannion and Saint Brieuc that employ a large number of researchers, technicians and professionals.
Transportation
The main airports are in Cotes d'Armor Airport Lannion Airport Dinard and both have limited flights to the UK. For more destinations Rennes Airport is only 90 km from Saint-Brieuc. The department does not have a port with direct routes to the UK, although both the port of Roscoff and the port of Saint-Malo drive.
The department is easily accessible by car, with good connections in the area, and the rest of France. Most Cotes d'Armor is served by a well connected railway station. A direct route from Guingamp to Paris is available in 3 hours.
Key Facts
Population: 548,580
Department Number: 22
Districts: 4 - Dinan, Guingamp, Lannion, Saint Brieuc
Area: 6877.55 km ²
Population density: 79 inhabitants km ²
Prefecture: Saint-Brieuc
Subprefecture: Dinan, Guingamp, Lannion
Economy: The unemployment rate is 10.89% (national average 9.6%) Average Property Price: € 2,203.96 m² (national average of 3,197 € m²) Average Rental Price: 7.65 € m² (national average € 12.22 m²)
Airport: Saint-Brieuc, Rennes
Port channel: Roscoff, Saint-Malo
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