Saint-Brieuc, prefecture of the Côtes d’Armor, is the most important town of the department. Between the Goëlo coast and the Penthièvre coast, it offers the charms of its old districts and a large activities palette. Founded in 482 by the monk Brieuc from Whales, its a stage of theTro Breiz, pilgrimage dedicated to the seven founder saints of Brittany.

The old Saint-Brieuc exudes the charms of its old districts made even pleasent by the pedestrian streets. The historical journey can't leave aside of the imposing cathedral of Saint-Etienne whose front surrounded by two powerful towers reminds immediately a fortress. Erected from th 12th century, it suffer many assaults during the events of the succession wars of Brittany and the League. Inside, don't miss the organ with renaissance panels (16th), with a Cavaillé-Coll from 1848, and finaly the tomb of Saint-Guillaume (15th). See also the old renaissance and medieval houses especially in the Fardel street ( Le Ribault's house), square Louis Guilloux (The dukes of Brittany mansion) or in the Gouët street. square of th Martray can be seen the Bellescize mansion(18th).

The arrowed tour of Louis Guilloux allow to cover th eold districts, and to discover the work of this famous writer at the same time.
The history museum, relating the history of the department in th 19th century constitutes an interesting stopping place, street of the Lycéens Martyrs (martyr secondary school pupils). Tél. 33(0)2.96.62.55.20.
Gouédic, Gouët and Douvenant valleys offer some walk goals.

Discover different viewpoints from the roundabout of Huguin, the raoundabout of Alfred de Musset and the mount of Notre-Dame.
From the "parc des Promenades" (park of the walks), you'll find a nice viewpoint on the Gouëdic valley.
Rink, swimming pool, bowling, billiard rooms, sailing, racecourse, theaters… offer various activities.

Events :
June : Festival Artrock
September : Jazz dans les feuilles (jazz in the leaves)

Practical guide to Saint-Brieuc : 100 000 inhabitants, "Briochins"
Paris (449km) ; Rennes (99km) ; Brest (146km)

Townhall: place du Général de Gaulle
Tél. 33(0)2.96.62.54.00
Code postal : 22000

Tourism office: 7, rue Saint-Gouéno
Tél. 02.96.33.32.50
Fax. 33(0)2.96.61.420.16

E. mail: brieuc@cybercom.fr
Site: http://www.mairie-saint-brieuc.fr

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