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Erquy

Brittany, France · Europe

About Erquy

Erquy sits on the route: 10 minutes from Plurien, 46km from Pointe du Grouin.

Erquy is a town located in Brittany, France. With a population of 3,722, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Erquy sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Erquy to your route.

About Erquy

Erquy (French pronunciation: [ɛʁki]; Breton: Erge-ar-Mor; Gallo: Erqi) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. Erquy is located in a cove of the Penthièvre coast bordered by cape Erquy on one side and a volcanic rock formation called pointe de la Heussaye on the other. Its

Read more harbour shelters a flotilla of about 80 trawlers, earning the town a reputation as the scallop "capital". The shellfish are collected in the Saint-Brieuc bay. It is a popular summar destination, known for its ten fine sand beaches and pink sandstone houses. Erquy claims to be the inspiration behind the village of the Asterix comics, which is situated in roughly the same place in ancient Armorica (now Brittany); this would make the villagers likely Coriosolites, a tribe who lived in that area.

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Where is Erquy located?

Erquy is located in Brittany, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.6313 latitude, -2.4651 longitude.

What is the population of Erquy?

Erquy has a population of approximately 3,722 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,722
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Brittany
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.6313, -2.4651

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Erquy

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Saint-Malo

A dramatically walled granite port city jutting into the sea, once home to notorious corsairs and privateers.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Dinan

A beautifully preserved medieval Breton town with half-timbered houses, ramparts, and a picturesque port on the River Rance.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pointe du Grouin

Wild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Erquy

  • 46 kmPointe du GrouinWild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Planguenoual

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,614

Saint-Cast-le-Guildo

🇫🇷 France

15 km awayPop. 3,363

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