Cycling in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Brittany

Saint-Briac-sur-Mer is a small village on Brittany’s coast. Because it’s located on the Gulf Stream, its climate is significantly better than in surrounding areas. The town owes its name to Saint Briac, an Irish monk who landed there around 548, together with Saint Tugdual.

Saint Tugdual went on to become Bishop, and today is considered to be one of the Seven Founder Saints of Brittany.

Saint Briac was less ambitious and stayed in the same warm spot he initially landed.

Today, citizens of Saint Briac sur Mer still quietly thank the Irish monk for staying. The town has grown out to be a lovely place; it has boulevards lined with palm trees, it has seven beaches, it has a mini golf course and a real golf course, and – since recently – it also has a matte red Dutch bicycle by bear.

Our customer Patrick ordered that bicycle as a surprise for his wife’s birthday. Yesterday, he contacted us to let us know the bicycle arrived in good order, and that his wife is enjoying her cycles through their warm coastal town. To prove it, he sent along these pictures.