France:Pontrieux
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General
Like many Breton towns, Pontrieux is medieval in origin, owing its existence and its prosperity to its position at the head of an estuary, site of the first bridge over the river Trieux River. For a long time the Trieux estuary at this point afforded the only link between the areas of Trégor and Goëlo. Today it offers a navigation route perfect for pleasure craft but once much exploited to great effect by the Vikings.
Approaches
Yachts should leave Lezardrieux about 2.5 hours before HW.The two rocks, Esperance (hope) and Guarante (guaranteed), lie just off Le Leff. When Esperance is covered you can hope to have 3m of water to the lock, when Guarante is covered you can be sure of it. The lock operates 1.5 hours before HW until about 1 hour after.
Charts
French Navicarte 537
Weather
Major ports
Marinas and Anchorages
Pontrieux Marina
Tel 02 96 95 34 87 VHF Ch 12
Facilities
- Showers
- Water
- Electricity
- Diesel and Petrol from the town garage in cans
- Limited repair facilities.
- Good shops within a 10 minute walk from the harbour. There is an English Tea Room "Le Pontrieux" at 4 rue de l'eperonnerie which offers free wifi internet access.
Sailing Clubs
Cruising Association Representative
Mr Bernard ILLIEN 44, rue du port 22260 PONTRIEUX - FRANCE. Home tel : 33 (0)296951557 Boat name : NATHANAËL II Home port : PONTRIEUX.
Eating out
Chez Jacqueline for a good lunch. Restaurant le Pontrev opposite the Mairie on Rue de l'Eperonnerie is a good bet.
Things to do
Take a trip to Paimpol on the scenic local railway. Visit the grounds of the 15th century Chateau de la Roche Jagu
