Tréguier, Medieval port town in Côtes-d'Armor, France
Tréguier is a medieval port town in Brittany located on both banks of the Jaudy River. The narrow streets contain 15th-century timber-framed houses and merchant residences, while the harbor sits where two rivers meet.
The town grew from a 6th-century monastery founded by Saint Tudwal and became a bishop's seat in the 9th century. This religious importance shaped its development for over a thousand years until the French Revolution.
The Cathedral of Saint Tugdual with its three towers dominates the skyline and houses the tomb of Saint Yves, venerated among legal professionals. His cult has shaped the town as a spiritual center for people from the legal profession over centuries.
The town is easy to explore on foot, with all major sights located in the compact old town. Visit during clear weather to best appreciate the riverside landscape and buildings, especially from the water.
Each year in May, the Pardon of Saint Yves brings together lawyers and judges from multiple countries to participate in traditional Breton religious ceremonies. This festival uniquely blends faith and profession in a way rarely seen elsewhere in Europe.
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