Saint-Méen-le-Grand, Commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department, Brittany, France.
Saint-Méen-le-Grand is a commune located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of Brittany, covering approximately 46 square miles with an elevation of 345 feet (105 meters) and a population of around 4,600 residents known as Mévennais.
The town originated in the sixth century when British monk Saint Méen established a monastery along the Meu River, which was later rebuilt in 1024 by Benedictine monks after being destroyed by Vikings and troops of Charlemagne.
The commune is known as Sant-Meven in Breton and Saent-Men in Gallo, reflecting the region's linguistic heritage and its celebration of Celtic traditions through local festivals and community events.
The town is situated approximately 28 miles (45 kilometers) west of Rennes and uses postal code 35290, with its town hall located on Place de la Mairie near the Church of Saint-Pierre de Guiclan.
Saint-Méen-le-Grand is the birthplace of Louison Bobet, a professional cyclist who won the Tour de France three consecutive times, and the town served as the starting point for Stage 8 of the race in both 2006 and 2025.
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