The 13th century building was rebuilt in the 14th century, badly damaged by supporters of the H.Liga in the 16th century and restored in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cathedral offers a surprisingly massive appearance that is reminiscent of a fortress. The austere facade is flanked by two heavy towers with machicolations, propped up by robust buttresses. On the protruding cross arms there are towers with a pepper box roof.

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It is – contrary to the place name Sanint-Brieuc – Saint Stephen, under whose patronage this magnificent cathedral is dedicated. "Saint-Étienne" is one of the first seven deacons of the …

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Elevation 120 m

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Saturday 7 February

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Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Saint-Brieuc

1. Port of Légué – Légué Port Square loop from Saint-Brieuc

2. Port of Légué – Légué Port Square loop from Tertre Notre-Dame

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