Saint-Brieuc, Prefecture city in Brittany, France
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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Saint-Brieuc Cathedral
293 m
Tower of Cesson
3.2 km
Viaduc du Gouët
1.3 km
Musée d'art et d'histoire de Saint-Brieuc
180 m
Villa Rohannec'h
1.5 km
Toupin Viaduct
1 km
Douvenant Viaduct
3.1 km
Église Saint-Michel de Saint-Brieuc
426 m
Pont d'Armor
501 m
Gare de Saint-Brieuc-Centrale
416 m
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Espérance de Saint-Brieuc
481 m
Parc des Promenades
281 m
Manoir de Qui-Qu'en-Grogne
343 m
Steredenn
1.6 km
Viaduc ferroviaire du Gouédic
795 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Fontaine de Saint-Brieuc
698 m
Salle de Robien
1 km
Plage du Valais
3.5 km
Pont de Gouédic
564 m
Jardin Ty Coat
957 m
Hôtel des ducs de Bretagne
375 m
Ponts de la route des Courses
2.7 km
Pont de Rohannec'h
1.2 km
Allée couverte du Grimolet
3.8 km
Viaduc du Vau-Hervé
3.6 km
Viaduc de Grognet
2.2 km
Croix mérovingienne de Plérin
2.3 km
Tour du Saint-Esprit
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