Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Coastal commune in Brittany, France
Description
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer is a coastal settlement in Brittany with seven beaches offering different settings and conditions. The town features an 18-hole golf course, tennis facilities, and marked walking trails that link the various coves.
History
The settlement developed around an Irish saint who arrived in this area of Brittany during the 6th century and established a spiritual presence. The Château du Nessay, originally a medieval fortress, later underwent transformations that changed its role in community life.
Culture
The settlement takes its name from an Irish saint and maintains a deep connection to maritime traditions that shape how locals relate to the sea. You can sense this bond in the way the community uses and protects the coastal spaces.
Practical
The area has two camping grounds located near the beaches and offers connected walking routes to neighboring coastal towns. The terrain is relatively flat and easy to navigate, particularly along the coastal paths.
Did you know?
The area benefits from the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, which allows tropical plants to grow naturally in this northern Atlantic region. Visitors often notice this surprising botanical diversity, unusual for such northern latitudes.
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Château du Nessay
770 m
Dinard Golf
1.3 km
Île Agot
2.8 km
L'Émeraude
820 m
St-Lunaire
2.4 km
Pont du Frémur
602 m
Église Saint-Briac de Saint-Briac-sur-Mer
165 m
Grotte des Hirondelles
2.6 km
Plage de Port Hue
1.4 km
Immeuble
133 m
Moulin à vent de Lancieux
2.6 km
Calvaire de Saint-Lunaire
2.4 km
Allée couverte de Plate-Roche
1.8 km
Borne routière à Lancieux
1.7 km
GAEA
2.9 km
Vieille église de Lancieux
1.7 km
Grande plage de Saint-Lunaire
2.6 km
Plage du Nick
3.2 km
Plage du Tertre Pelé
1.5 km
Plage de la Salinette
854 m
Église Saint-Cieux de Lancieux
1.8 km
Église protestante évangélique de Saint-Lunaire
2 km
Nouvelle église de Saint-Lunaire
2.5 km
Plage de Longchamp
2 km
Rochegoude tide mill
1.9 km
Club-house du Dinard Golf
1.3 km
Chapelle de l'Épine
3.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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