Lannion retail landscapes are shifting as German discount supermarket chain Lidl targets the vacant retail space formerly occupied by Géant Casino in the commercial gallery, according to local reporting by Le Télégramme. The move follows years of planning disputes with the local municipality regarding a proposed location near Leclerc.
Lidl Shifts Expansion Strategy to Former Géant Casino Site
According to Le Télégramme, Lidl has abandoned its long-standing efforts to build near Leclerc following multiple building permit denials along rue Saint-Pierre. The retailer is now setting its sights on the vacant site left by Géant Casino, which closed two years ago. Local merchants in the commercial gallery view the potential arrival as a positive development that could revitalize customer foot traffic.
Restaurant Au Soleil Levant Liquidated Following Administrative Closures
In downtown Lannion, the Asian restaurant Au Soleil Levant has permanently closed its doors after the commercial court of Saint-Brieuc placed the establishment into judicial liquidation, as reported by Le Télégramme. The business faced severe regulatory hurdles prior to its closure, including a two-month administrative shutdown ordered by the prefecture in spring due to the illegal housing of employees and subsequent undeclared work uncovered in June. The establishment ultimately succumbed to mounting pressure from unpaid rents.
Lycée Saint-Joseph -Bossuet Introduces Surfing to Baccalaureate Curriculum
Students at Lycée Saint-Joseph -Bossuet in Lannion can now earn baccalaureate points through surfing, marking a first for the Côtes-d’Armor department, according to Le Télégramme. Fifteen students have partnered with a local surf school in Perros-Guirec to complete a trimester-long surfing module as part of their physical education option, replacing traditional sports activities with coastal wave training.
Local Cultural Events Feature Photography and Astronomy
The Objectif Image Trégor club is currently hosting an exhibition at the Espace Sainte-Anne on rue de Kérampont, highlighting the architectural and landscape diversity of Lannion with free public admission during regular hours. Meanwhile, the Planétarium at the Parc du Radôme in Pleumeur-Bodou is running its new astronomy production titled One Sky, with ticket reservations available online and on-site.
