Make a holiday rental home or villa in Saint-Brieuc, France your home away from home

The Cotes d’Armor capital, Saint-Brieuc lies on the north coast of Brittany. Named after the 6th century Welsh monk who established an oratory on the bay overlooking the English Channel, Saint-Brieuc has many centuries of history to tell. There is a wonderful atmosphere in Saint-Brieuc, with buildings from throughout the years mixed together.

Things to do on holiday in Saint-Brieuc, France

The many town parks and gardens give Saint-Brieuc a delightful ambiance, providing views out across the Channel and the two ravines which bracket the town. Walking slowly through Saint-Brieuc, you will stumble across numerous picturesque old houses, bustling market squares (where you can often find some wonderful bargains on local crafts and produce), and there is a good range of shops and fashion boutiques in which to shop during your stay in a Saint-Brieuc property rental, especially on the Rue Marechal Foch.

Every May, Saint-Brieuc welcomes the Art Rock Festival, where performing arts meets modern rock music in a fantastic celebration of contemporary performance. With over 35,000 visitors attending the festival every year, self catering accommodation in Saint-Brieuc is in extremely high demand, but it is a fantastic time to be in Saint-Brieuc, with theatre, dance, film, rock and jazz events erupting from every streets and stage.

There is in fact a huge array of free music and theatre throughout the summer. The Les Nocturnes are a long programme of free evening performances during July and August, focusing on world music and blues.

During the summer months, the beaches of the Cote d’Armor are hard to ignore. The beaches of the Cote du Penthievre and the Cote du Golelo, which are found immediately to the east and west of Saint-Brieuc respectively, are fantastically sandy and more often than not, almost deserted.

Places to visit on holiday in Saint-Brieuc, France

The resort of Binic is a wonderfully lively place to take a Saint-Brieuc holiday villa, tucked into a harbour on the Cote du Golelo. Known as one of the most beautiful spots along the coast, Binic is a huge favourite with both walkers and those with a love for the maritime way of life. There are numerous walks which emanate from the town, and water sports absolutely thrive from the three town beaches, especially sailing from the 600 berth marina, 50 of which are kept free for visitors.

Lamballe is world famous for its stud, which is found in the heart of the town, producing some of France’s finest racehorses. Guided tours are available all year round, although they are most popular from June when the stallions are in.

Les Rosaires is a great beach town in Brittany, with a fantastic beach, perfect for kite-surfing, Brittany’s newest sporting fad.

Weather in Saint-Brieuc, France

Summers are beautifully warm in this part of Brittany, with average temperatures remaining around 26?C during July and August, perfect for enjoying the vast range of water sports on offer or simply taking to the countryside on foot, horse back or bicycle.

Cheap flights to Saint-Brieuc, France

Although there is an airport in Saint-Brieuc, the only flights received on a regular basis are those from the Channel Islands. In order to reach self catering Saint-Brieuc holiday accommodation, you can either fly on Ryanair to Dinard, an hour and a half away, or get a ferry to St Malo, roughly the same distance away. Alternatively, there is a TGV station in Saint-Brieuc, which is connected directly to Paris.