Quintin is a charming French town southwest of Saint-Brieuc city, and is only a short drive from our village. The smallish town has lots to offer to visitors with its blend of old-world charm and modern attractions. Quintin is built in the heart of the scenic “Le Gouët” river valley and is set on a hill perpetually overlooking the serene waters of Étang de Quintin (Quintin Lake). Quintin ...
In the heart of the Côtes d’Armor department, the characterful little town of Quintin is a well-preserved one-time centre of the weaving industry. Most
Quintin (French pronunciation: [kɛ̃tɛ̃] ⓘ; Breton: Kintin) is a commune in the Cotes-d'Armor department (Brittany region) in the northwest of France 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from Saint-Brieuc, the department capital.
Quintin is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "fifth". Quintin is the 947 ranked male name by popularity.
Vue panoramique de Quintin (l'étang, le château en face et la basilique sur la droite). Stratégiquement, Quintin est au croisement des voies qui vont de Saint-Brieuc à Quimper en passant par Rostrenen d'une part et de Guingamp / Châtelaudren à Lorient en passant par Loudéac d'autre part. Pour garder ce nœud de communication, une forteresse y a été implantée, mais elle est restée en ...
French form of the Roman name Quintinus. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint, a missionary who was martyred in Gaul. The Normans introduced this name to England. In America it was brought to public attention by president Theodore Roosevelt's son Quentin Roosevelt (1897-1918), who was killed in World War I. A famous bearer is the American movie director Quentin Tarantino (1963-).