Saint-Brieuc Bay, a place full of mysteries

Saint-Brieuc is named after a Welsh monk, St. Briocus, who evangelized the region in the 6th century and established an oratory there. It is one of the France's most well preserved maritime region.

the historic center  Around the cathedral, the half-timbered houses in the squares, and along the streets, bear witness to architectural wealth.

The maritime heritage  Le Grand Léjon, is a traditional luggers of the saint-brieuc bay  Furnace for heating shot  Cesson tower, guard house overlooking the Gouët estuary.

Visit of the bay's natural reserve  Each winter, from October at March, the bay becomes the scene of a amazing spectacle. Attracted by soft temperatures, an abundant food, approximately 50 000 birds are coming in to the bay.  During the spring and summer period, the bay is a stop over for other migratory birds . Other birds will remain all the year or will be present only at the estival period and will reproduce in the neighbourhoods.

5000 years of history  Visit of Merovingiens camp, monolithic cross, Megalithic sites (covered way, standing stones ...) symbols of ancient civilisations.

St - brieuc's bay by foot  From the " presqu'île de Hillion " to " Pointe de Pordic " , splendid view points are accessible by the coastal paths for walkers.

water sports  That you are on sea or on river, beginner or advanced, the water sports are practised through out the year in the Saint-Brieuc bay : diving, speed sail, canoe-kayak, sea kayak, kite surfing, cruising...

History and art museum  The Museum of Art and History of Saint-Brieuc welcomes you in two pavilions. The first presents the department of the Coasts of Armor and the second is the place for temporary exhibitions. The pavilion of permanent exhibitions: daily objects, models, paintings, films..., make you discover the main features of Côtes d'Armor department, its history and customs.