About us
Granite column of 18 meters surmounted by a group in cast iron representing a greyhound (symbolizing France), one of those appearing on the arms of Brittany, which strikes down an English leopard.
It was inaugurated on 18/09/1858 to commemorate the Battle of Saint-Cast (1758).
During the 7-year war, 10 men, commanded by General Bright, took refuge from a storm in the Bay of Saint-Cast. A strong resistance led by M. Rioust des Villes Audrains and a hundred men formed an ambush at the Guildo, which prevented the English troops from crossing the Arguenon. This allowed the Commander-in-Chief of the armies of Brittany, the Duke of Aiguillon to gather his troops.
When leaving on 11/09/1758, the English troops were attacked by those of the Duke of Aiguillon. The battle lasted 2h30 and ended with a French victory! One of the few against the English!
The first stone of this column was laid on July 17, 1858 and the inauguration took place on September 11, for the hundredth anniversary of the battle of Saint-Cast by the Sub-Prefect of Dinan.
The Latin engraving inscribed on the column means: "Rather death than defilement, you alone are great and make great events".
Join the column on foot from the Tourist Office (500 meters towards Town Hall - Le Bourg), enjoy a lovely panorama of the Grande Plage.
Contact
column street
22380 Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
