Guingamp, Medieval commune in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Guingamp is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany, known for its half-timbered houses and medieval religious buildings. The Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours rises in the town center, surrounded by narrow streets and historic structures from past centuries.
The town grew during the Middle Ages around a fortress, of which three towers remain today. Cardinal Richelieu ordered the castle demolished in the early 17th century, leaving only a few parts of the original complex standing.
The Saint Loup festival takes place each August and brings together Breton dance groups and Celtic musicians from across the region. Performances happen in public squares and draw both locals and visitors from surrounding areas.
The central market square comes alive on Friday and Saturday mornings when regional farmers sell fresh produce and local specialties. Visitors can easily reach the main sights in the center on foot, as the streets lie close together.
The local football stadium Stade de Roudourou holds more than 18,000 seats, even though the entire commune has only around 7,000 residents. On match days, fans from across Brittany stream into town and fill the stands far beyond the local population.
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