The patron saint of lawyers has his life and times remembered in one of Brittany’s annual festivals, which takes place in the town of Treguier every May.

Le Pardon de Saint Yves sees a large procession marching through the streets of the town, with pilgrims from the legal profession and courts getting dressed up for the occasion and a large mass held at the end.

The parade marks a tradition going back centuries and may offer an interesting insight into Breton life and culture for those keen on buying Brittany property and possibly living in the area.

Visitors to Treguier may also find a number of other attractions to interest them throughout the year, such as the cathedral with its towering spire and the statue of the philosopher Ernest Renan, a native of the town.

Treguier lies close to the channel coast of Brittany.

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