Saint-Brieuc, Prefecture city in Brittany, France
Saint-Brieuc sits on the English Channel coast with a stone cathedral and several medieval buildings in its center. Streets lined with half-timbered houses lead down to the harbor quarter, which lies at the mouth of two small rivers.
An oratory from the fifth century formed here through the Welsh monk Brioc and attracted further religious institutions. During medieval times the settlement grew into an important religious center with fortifications and trade connections.
The name comes from the Welsh monk Brioc, whose settlement formed here in the fifth century. Bilingual signs and school programs show the connection between French and Breton language in daily life.
Markets take place every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday offering regional products from Brittany. Cobblestones in parts of the old town make sturdy shoes advisable, especially in wet weather.
The Cemetery of Saint Michael displays a collection of decorative sculptures that reflect the artistic heritage of the region. Breton stonemasons crafted many tombstones with Celtic motifs and local symbols.
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