Lézardrieux | |
Native Name: | Lezardrev |
Commune Status: | Commune |
Image Coat Of Arms: | Blason de la ville de Lézardrieux (Côtes-d'Armor).svg |
Coordinates: | 48.7858°N -3.1058°W |
Insee: | 22127 |
Postal Code: | 22740 |
Arrondissement: | Lannion |
Canton: | Tréguier |
Mayor: | Henri Paranthoën[1] |
Term: | 2021 - 2026 |
Intercommunality: | Lannion-Trégor Communauté |
Elevation Min M: | 0 |
Elevation Max M: | 82 |
Area Km2: | 11.91 |
Lézardrieux (in French pronounced as /lezaʁdʁijø/; Breton: Lezardrev) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France.
The village is situated near the mouth of the estuary of the Trieux river - the suspension bridge (Pont de Lézardrieux) across the river at this point is a French national monument. There is a marina with moorings for several hundred pleasure boats and the tidal range experienced is remarkable.
There are a variety of shops and other commercial enterprises - including two bakeries, a butcher and, several restaurants and bars.
Inhabitants of Lézardrieux are called lézardriviens in French.
The village hosts a music festival in late May and several regattas depart from the port.
Notable figures associated with the village are Paul Le Flem (composer) and Georges Brassens (musician and poet).