Brie (Gallo: Beriy) is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France.

Geography

The bordering municipalities are: Janzé, Saulnières, Chanteloup and Corps-Nuds.

History

The name of the locality is attested in Plebs Beria forms in 1096, Berie in 1240, and Beria in 1516. The origin of the word is the Celtic briva or brieria "bridge", or Gallic briga, "fortified height".

Heraldry

The coat of arms shows argent with three crenellated fasces of sand. The official status of the coat of arms remains to be determined.

Gallery

List of mayors

The mayor is Bernard Jamet PS Farmer.

Population

In 2017, the commune had 950 inhabitants, an increase of 23% compared to 2007. Inhabitants of Brie are called Briens in French.