St Brieuc is situated on the northern coast of Brittany, midway between Roscoff and Dinard. The town derives its name from St. Brioc, a Welsh monk who founded a monastery in the area during the late 5th century. These days however St Brieuc is better known for its regional airport. The airport is situated to the west of the town and provides access for tourists and French property buyers wishing to explore the fabulous nearby stretch of North Brittany coastline.
The St Brieuc coastline is in fact famed for its dramatic ruggedness. Many people who are considering buying French property in Brittany head for the coast between St Brieuc and Dinard, as there are some truly breathtaking locations to be found here. The same is true of the coastline around St Brieuc itself. The town is nestled in a natural bay that is flanked either side by headlands jutting out into the sea. St Brieuc property on the coast, notably those situated on these headlands, offer spectacular views of St Brieuc Bay.
Much of St Brieuc town is a compromise between the old and the new. Some historic buildings stand as a reminder of St Brieuc's past, while there are many modern facilities in the town too. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars to visit in the town itself, as well as museums and other local points of interest. If you are seeking St Brieuc property within the town there is a good selection of apartments and townhouses to choose from, as well as some more unusual properties. Further inland from St Brieuc are the small villages of Quintin and Plaintel - both ideal locations in which to find that rural villa in France.
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