Visite Guidee De Treguier Yann Josselin 43A just man, firmly rooted in his time… and in ours.
Born in Minihy-Tréguier in 1253, Saint Yves devoted his life to justice and mutual aid. A priest, judge and advocate for the poor, he became the patron saint of lawyers and a strong spiritual reference point for the people of Brittany.
Canonised in 1347, the story of Saint Yves in Tréguier continues to inspire: every year, lawyers pay tribute to him during this unique celebration.
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Treguier Fete Musique 2024When tradition rhymes with emotion.
Every year, the pardon of Saint Yves in Tréguier attracts thousands of participants from all over Brittany and beyond. A religious,cultural and popularevent, this Breton religious festival combines fervour and conviviality.
Locals, pilgrims, jurists, visitors… they all come toTréguier to experience the high point of theevent.
A very precious relic, the skull of Saint Yves, nicknamed “the chief”, only comes out once a year: to be carried in procession during the pardon. A moment as rare as it is solemn.
Celebrations, procession and festivities in the town centre.
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Treguier Studio Jezequel 3A Breton festival to be experienced with the heart.
Here, Breton tradition is experienced in all its glory. The festival of Saint Yves in Tréguier is all emotion, fervour, song, colour… and the authenticity of a cultural event that is unique in Brittany.
You come to feel the Breton spirit, to experience a truly special moment. Because in Tréguier on that day, you’re not just visiting a setting.
It’s a moment to be experienced and shared.
Next Grand Pardon: May 2026
Location: Tréguier, 5 minutes by car from the Domaine Kerousy, or 25 minutes on foot
Easy parking: a car park is available at the entrance to the town
Find accommodation for the Grand Pardon: our suggestions in Tréguier
Don’t forget to book to make the most of the Saint Yves 2025 festival.
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Cathedral TreguierPardon: A Breton tradition! It’s a religious and festive gathering, with mass, procession, banners and a whole village (or town) celebrating. In Tréguier, the pardon de saint Yves is one of the most emblematic in Brittany.
Procession of the “chef”: No, this is not a parade of cooks! The “chef” is the relic of the skull of Saint Yves, carefully preserved in a reliquary. Carried in procession from the cathedral to Minihy-Tréguier, it is at the heart of the festival.
Kantik Sant Erwann: The emblematic song of Saint Yves. Sung in Breton by the faithful in the cathedral, it makes the walls vibrate… and hearts.
Minihy-Tréguier: The arrival point for the procession, but also the birthplace of Saint Yves. Here you’ll find his former home, a chapel and a peaceful garden.
Legal colloquium: Less folkloric, but just as symbolic: Saint-Yves is also an opportunity for legal professionals to get together for a time of intellectual and ethical exchange.
Tugdual: The name of Tréguier cathedral, which houses the tomb of Saint Yves. A name that sings of Breton history.
Here, the essentials are cultivated: the Breton culture, the smiles exchanged, and the emotion when the town sets to the rhythm of forgiveness.
Cathedrale Saint Tugdual TreguierSince the 19th century, Saint Yves has been a symbol of Breton culture. In Tréguier, he embodies a strong identity, rooted in religious traditions and solidarity.
It was in 1924 that he became co-patron saint of Brittany alongside Saint Anne. The Grand Pardon of Tréguier reflects all this history, between meditation and celebration.
The jewel of the Trégor region, the cathedral of Saint-Tugdual in Tréguier houses the tomb of Saint Yves.
The procession then heads to Minihy-Tréguier, the saint’s birthplace, where you can visit the church of Minihy and the manor house of Kermartin, a landmark of Breton spirituality.
An itinerary that is at once historical, cultural and human, at the heart of Brittany’s religious heritage.
