Saint Brieuc doesn't offer the same tourist draws as other historic towns in the area such as Dinan and Saint Malo. However it's a great place to stroll around and observe a fairly typical working French town. It does have a lively arts scene. During the summer you can enjoy a lot of free music. Talent from all over France descends on the town. Summer music festivals such as les Nocturnes and L'Autour du Blues at Binic are big pulls.
The city is blessed with a series of valleys. Two rivers meet Gouessant and Gouedic here before they empty into the sea. Very scenic views on the approach to St Brieuc on the N12.
