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Poher Communauté
Poher is an ancient principality that emerged in the Early Middle Ages in Cornouaille in west-central Brittany. Its capital was the Gallo-Roman city of Vorgium, capital of the Osismii, which became Carhaix after the fall of the Roman Empire. Archaeological excavations scheduled since 1999 show that, even if the city lost its function as capital after the 4th century, it was nonetheless a stronghold and major strategic crossroads. Origins Poher's name derives from ''Pou Kaer'', ''Pou'' being a derivative of Latin ''pagus'' ("region," as in a Gallo-Roman district) and ''kaer'' being Old Breton for "fortified city." In the Middle Ages, Carhaix was only a subdivision of the parish of Plouguer (''Plou-Kaer'' = "parish of the city/castle"), having just one church dedicated to St. Trémeur. Plouguer, whose church is dedicated to St. Peter – circumstantial evidence of seniority – is the seat of the original parish which takes its name from the once-fortified site it encompasses. Havin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poher Traditional District Flag
Poher is an ancient principality that emerged in the Early Middle Ages in Cornouaille in west-central Brittany. Its capital was the Gallo-Roman city of Vorgium, capital of the Osismii, which became Carhaix after the fall of the Roman Empire. Archaeological excavations scheduled since 1999 show that, even if the city lost its function as capital after the 4th century, it was nonetheless a stronghold and major strategic crossroads. Origins Poher's name derives from ''Pou Kaer'', ''Pou'' being a derivative of Latin ''pagus'' ("region," as in a Gallo-Roman district) and ''kaer'' being Old Breton for "fortified city." In the Middle Ages, Carhaix was only a subdivision of the parish of Plouguer (''Plou-Kaer'' = "parish of the city/castle"), having just one church dedicated to St. Trémeur. Plouguer, whose church is dedicated to St. Peter – circumstantial evidence of seniority – is the seat of the original parish which takes its name from the once-fortified site it encompasses. Havin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gourin
Gourin (; br, Gourin) is a commune in the Morbihan ''département'' of Brittany in north-western France. Geography Gourin is in the northwest of Morbihan, northeast of Quimper and northwest of Lorient. Historically, it belongs to Cornouaille. Gourin is on the southern slope of the Montagnes Noires (French, Black Mountains). The river Inam rises in the northern part of Gourin and flows to the south. Map Demographics Inhabitants of Gourin are called in French ''Gourinois''. Gourin continues to lose a lot of inhabitants. History This small town is well known for the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges against local nobles at the end of the 17th century. The town is also known for being the origin of many immigrants to United States and Canada during the first part of the 20th century. It has a large copy of the Statue of Liberty standing in the main square opposite the town hall alongside the monument to the fallen soldiers of the 20th century who came from this region. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finistère
Finistère (, ; br, Penn-ar-Bed ) is a department of France in the extreme west of Brittany. In 2019, it had a population of 915,090.Populations légales 2019: 29 Finistère INSEE History  The present department consists of the historical region of and parts of and
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Botmeur
Botmeur (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Botmeur are called ''Botmeuriens'' in French. See also *Communes of the Finistère department *Parc naturel régional d'Armorique The Parc naturel régional d'Armorique ( br, Park an Arvorig), or Armorica Regional Natural Park, is a rural protected area located in Brittany. The park land reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to hilly inland countryside. There are sandy beaches, sw ... References External links Official website Communes of Finistère {{Finistère-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brennilis
Brennilis (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. Geography Climate Brennilis has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Brennilis is . The average annual rainfall is with January as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around , and lowest in February, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Brennilis was on 8 August 2003; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 12 January 1987. Population Inhabitants of Brennilis are called ''Brennilisiens'' in French. See also *Communes of the Finistère department *Brennilis Nuclear Power Plant *Parc naturel régional d'Armorique The Parc naturel régional d'Armorique ( br, Park an Arvorig), or Armorica Regional Natural Park, is a rural protected area located in Brittany. The park land reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to hilly inland countryside. There are sandy beaches, sw ... * Roland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loqueffret
Loqueffret (; br, Lokeored) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Located south of the monts d ' Arrée, in the eastern part of the Armorique regional natural park, it is a small rural village, former home of the Pilhaouers. Covering 2 770 hectares, the commune had in 2006 of 406 inhabitants. Served by a dense drainage network, it presents two distinct part geographical entities and other sandstone of the monts d ' Arrée domes: northern slopes covered wildfires down towards Lake Saint-Michel, South of the slopes in crops or afforested, more conducive to agricultural soils. "The parish church, the chapel of the cross and the Manor of du Rusquec remain important heritage sites, while the quality and variety of natural sites, paths and panoramas favour activities related to tourism rural Population Inhabitants of Loqueffret are called in French ''Loqueffretois''. In 1884 the commune of Brennilis was separated from Loqueffret. See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Châteauneuf-du-Faou
Châteauneuf-du-Faou () is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Geography Châteauneuf-du-Faou is located in the middle of Brittany, between Monts d'Arrée and Montagne Noire. The town is built on a hill overlooking the Canal de Nantes à Brest, which is the canalized river Aulne. The bridge over this waterway was built in 1638, when Louis XIII was king of France, and is known as the "Old King's Bridge". Map Population International relations Châteauneuf-du-Faou is twinned with the English town of South Brent, and the Spanish town Chinchón. Name The inhabitants of Châteauneuf-du-Faou are known in French as ''Châteauneuviens''. The Breton language On November 6, 2006, the municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg. In 2008, 10.4% of primary-school children in the area attended bilingual schools. History There is strong evidence that people have lived in this area for thousands of years. A large number of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Côtes-d'Armor
The Côtes-d'Armor (, ; ; br, Aodoù-an-Arvor, ), formerly known as Côtes-du-Nord ( br, Aodoù-an-Hanternoz, link=no, ), are a department in the north of Brittany, in northwestern France. In 2019, it had a population of 600,582.Populations légales 2019: 22 Côtes-d'Armor INSEE History Côtes-du-Nord was one of the original 83 departments created on 4 March 1790 following the . It was made up from the near entirety of the ancient Pays de Saint-Brieuc, most of historical |
Maël-Pestivien
Maël-Pestivien (; ) is a Communes of France, commune in the Côtes-d'Armor Departments of France, department of Brittany (administrative region), Brittany in northwestern France. Population See also *Communes of the Côtes-d'Armor department References External links Official website * Communes of Côtes-d'Armor {{CôtesArmor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kergrist-Moëlou
Kergrist-Moëlou (; br, Kergrist-Moeloù) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany in northwestern France. Population Inhabitants of Kergrist-Moëlou are called ''kergristois'' in French. See also *Communes of the Côtes-d'Armor department The following is a list of the 348 communes of the Côtes-d'Armor department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2020):The Calvary at Kergrist-Moëlou References External links * Communes of Côtes-d'Armor {{CôtesArmor-geo-stub ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rostrenen
Rostrenen (; ) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department and Brittany region of northwestern France. Geography Neighbouring communes Rostrenen is border by Mellionnec to the south, Plouguernevel to the east, Kergrist-Moëlou to the north, and Glomel to the west. Climate Rostrenen has a oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfb''). The average annual temperature in Rostrenen is . The average annual rainfall is with January as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . The highest temperature ever recorded in Rostrenen was on 9 August 2003; the coldest temperature ever recorded was on 20 January 1963. Population In French the inhabitants of Rostrenen are known as ''Rostrenois''. Map Breton language On 13 September 2004 the municipality launched a linguistic plan as part of the Ya d'ar brezhoneg (Yes to Breton) campaign. In 2008, 34.5% of primary children attended bilingual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glomel
Glomel (; ) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. Population Inhabitants of Glomel are called ''glomelois'' in French. Geography Glomel is located on the northern slope of the Montagnes Noires (french, Black Mountains). The Minez Du is the highest peak in the village. The village centre is located west of Rostrenen and north of Lorient. Map Breton language In 2008, 25.47% of primary school children attended bilingual schools. ''Ofis ar Brezhoneg''''Enseignement bilingue''/ref> Gallery Churches File:Eglise St Germain de Glomel.JPG, The parish church File:Eglise Trégornan en Glomel.JPG, The church Saint Corentin in Trégornan village File:Chapelle Saint-Conogan Glomel.JPG, Chapel Saint Conogan File:Chapelle Sainte-Christine Glomel 2.JPG, Chapel Sainte Christine File:Ossuaire Tregornan en Glomel.JPG, Ossuary in Trégornan village Civil heritage File:Menhir Glomel.JPG, Standing stone in village centre File:Château de Coat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
