Geopark Description
The Armorique Geopark is located at the western end of France, facing the Atlantic Ocean. Confined within the mainland boundary of the Armorique Regional Nature Park, it is made up of 47 municipalities (1,587 km²).
Located in the administrative region of Brittany, the Armorique Geopark is the 1st Geopark on the French Atlantic shoreline and completes the interpretation of geoheritage in France.
A distillation of Brittany, the region is distinguishable for its Armorican identity and its rural and maritime nature. It supports a rich ecosystem and is culturally diverse, combining contrasting landscapes and terroirs. Its landscapes can be distinguished by three major areas:
- The Crozon Peninsula, with a strong maritime character and high coastal cliffs;
- The Brest Bay, a real inland sea and the River Aulne estuary, an area of transition between sea and “mountain”;
- The Arrée Mountains, evidence of the old Hercynian chain of mountains, whose crests stood along an intercontinental rift between 350 and 300 million years ago. The mountain tops now have an elevation of 385 metres.
The climate in Brittany is categorized among the temperate oceanic climates of the European Atlantic shoreline, contributing to the creation of the Geopark’s varied landscape environments.
Details
Geopark

Country
France

City / Region
Brittany

Website


Telephone
(+33) 02 98 81 90 08
Geosites

Number of Geosites
44

International Relevance
1
Nearest Airports

Nantes Airport

Brest Airport
Train-Stations

Quimper SNCF Station

Brest SNCF Station
Gallery
Enjoy the most beautiful landscapes and the most emblematic geosites in these unique and special territories.
Geosites
The Geosites are locals of geological interest that represent the existing geodiversity and have a high educational, tourist and/or scientific level.
Landscapes
The geodiversity is present in the landscapes, that are the cradle for all the existing biodiversity in these territories.
Uses and Customs
Geoparks are territories with a strong cultural and ethnological identity, which are represented by their customs and traditions. These customs and traditions have gained relevance throughout the centuries and became inseparable from the present and history of this regions and its people.
Traditions
Gastronomy
Experiences
The experiences that geoparks provide, trigger authentic experiences and unforgettable emotions.
Services
During your visit, geoparks have restaurants and accommodation available to complement and enrich your experience.
Museums / Interpretative Centre
Museums gather collections that allow us to better understand our existence and everything related to it. They are privileged spaces that tell us about the history of the Earth and life.