The origins of Breton Culture
Between the 4th and 6th centuries missionaries from Wales travelled to the region, then known as Armorica by resident Romans, and set up monasteries. These missionaries became known as the 'Seven Founder Saints' of Brittany:
Saint Pol Aurelian, at St Pol de Leon
Saint Tudwal, at Treguier
Saint Brioc, at St Brieuc
Saintt Malo, at St Malo
Saint Samson of Dol, at Dol de Bretagne
Saintt Patern, at Vannes
Saint Corentin, at Quimper
Between the 4th and 6th centuries missionaries from Wales travelled to the region, then known as Armorica by resident Romans, and set up monasteries. These missionaries became known as the 'Seven Founder Saints' of Brittany:
Saint Pol Aurelian, at St Pol de Leon
Saint Tudwal, at Treguier
Saint Brioc, at St Brieuc
Saintt Malo, at St Malo
Saint Samson of Dol, at Dol de Bretagne
Saintt Patern, at Vannes
Saint Corentin, at Quimper