St. Brieuc   A community has existed on this site since pre-Roman times but the name St Brieuc was not adopted until the latter part of the 5th century A.D. The town has a large 13th Century Cathederal;. the Cathederal of St Etiene and a well preserved old town with a large number of architectural styles on view.   The modern town of St Brieuc hosts a large number of pardons and fairs throuhout the year and there is a market held each Saturday on the Cathederal square. The town has excelent shopping facilities as well as museums.   Away from the town there are numerous walks through the wooded countryside, a multitude of secluded beaches and heading westward the spectacular Granite Coast.