Car Hire St Brieuc

St. Brieuc, also known to some as Saint Brieg, is a beautiful French commune located in St. Brieuc intercommunality, St. Brieuc arrondissement, Cotes d'Armor department, in the Brittany region of France. St. Brieuc has a population of less than 50,000 residents. The locals live on an area of almost 22 square kilometers, at an altitude of 70 meters. St. Brieuc is historically attested since the 6th century. The town was named like this in the honor of a Welsh monk named Brioc, who evangelized the whole region. A very interesting fact related to St. Brieuc is that it is the "father" of a Canadian town from the Saskatchewan region, St. Brieux, which was settled by immigrants who left this French town in the early 20th century. If you plan visiting St. Brieuc, do not miss its main attractions.

Top Attractions within St. Brieuc

Musee de Art et Histoire is one of the main attractions of the city of St. Brieuc. This cultural venue offers a glimpse into the long and complicated history of this lovely town. You can take a tour to find more about the history of St. Brieuc or you can take one to see how art evolved in this French commune. Within this museum, you can also admire galleries with works of the local artists.

Maisons Anciennes is actually an area in the old side of the town. You can take a guided walking tour, visit the oldest buildings downtown St. Brieuc and learn more about their history. The starting point for such an interesting tour is the beautiful Place du Martray.

Cathedrale Saint Etienne is a Roman Catholic church located in Place General de Gaulle. This St. Brieuc construction is still standing from the 11h century, when it was raised. It bears a Gothic style and its beautiful stained glass windows are unique in town.