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Pleudihen-sur-Rance
Pleudihen-sur-Rance (, literally ''Pleudihen on Rance''; br, Pleudehen) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is known for the production of apples and Breton champagne (cider Cider ( ) is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples. Cider is widely available in the United Kingdom (particularly in the West Country) and the Republic of Ireland. The UK has the world's highest per capita consumption, ...). During the latter half of the 18th century, the town took in a large share of 2,000 Acadians who were deported to France against their will. Geography Located only a couple of miles from the Rance, Pleudihen-sur-Rance is accessible via the D29 that goes to La Vicomté-sur-Rance to the south (4 miles) and Châteauneuf-d'Ille-et-Vilaine (8 miles) to the north. Population Inhabitants of Pleudihen-sur-Rance are called ''pleudihennais'' in French. Attractions The ''Musée de la Pomme et du Cidre'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herschbach, Selters
Herschbach is a state-recognized “air” health resort (''Luftkurort'') in the Westerwaldkreis and the biggest ''Ortsgemeinde'' – a community belonging to a ''Verbandsgemeinde'' – in the ''Verbandsgemeinde'' of Selters, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Geography Location Herschbach is found in the Dierdorf Hollow, which is itself nestled in the hilly low mountain region of the lower Westerwald halfway between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main. The municipal area is home to three conservation areas (''Naturschutzgebiete'') as well as an 800-ha community forest. Right nearby is the Westerwald Lake Plateau on which rises the Holzbach, which also flows through the municipal area. Neighbouring communities Bordering on the community are, clockwise beginning in the north, Mündersbach (3 km), Schenkelberg (3 km), Hartenfels (3 km), Rückeroth (1 km), Marienrachdorf (3 km) and Freirachdorf (2 km). The nearest towns are Selters (6 km to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |