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Quimperlé Communauté
Quimperlé Communauté is the '' communauté d'agglomération'', an intercommunal structure, centred on the town of Quimperlé. It is located in the Finistère department, in the Brittany region, northwestern France. Created in 1993, its seat is in Quimperlé.CA Quimperlé Communauté (N° SIREN : 242900694) BANATIC. Retrieved 20 November 2022. Its area is 607.0 km2. Its population was 55,993 in 2019, of which 12,220 in Quimperlé proper.Comparateur de territoire [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quimperlé
Quimperlé (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. Geography Quimperlé is in the southeast of Finistère, 20 km to the west of Lorient and 44 km to the east of Quimper. Historically, it belongs to Cornouaille. The town is situated at the confluence of the Isole and Ellé rivers that combine to form the Laïta river, hence its name: confluent (kemper-) of the Ellé (-le). A fourth smaller river, the Dourdu (black water in Breton), joins the Laïta downstream. Quimperlé station has rail connections to Quimper, Lorient, Vannes and Rennes. The city is traditionally divided in two parts, the High Town and the Lower Town. The Lower Town, in the valley, is the historical centre, and developed around the Saint-Colomban church (of which only the front wall remains) and the abbey of Sainte Croix (Holy Cross). It covers the land between the Ellé and Isole rivers as well as the banks of the Laïta, an area that is sometimes flooded. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guilligomarc'h
Guilligomarc'h () is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Guilligomarc'h are called in French ''Guillogomarc'hois''. Geography Guilligomarc'h is located in southeastern part of Finistère department, northeast of Quimperlé and north of Lorient. Historically, the village belongs to Vannetais. The river Ellé forms the commune's western border and the river Scorff its eastern border. Apart from the village centre, there are about seventy hamlets. Neighboring communes Map List of hamlets History The oldest surviving parish registers date back to 1624. Gallery Guilligomarc'h Nouvelle mairie.jpg, The town hall. 296 Guilligomarch Château.jpg, Sach castle. 018 Guilligomarc'h Chapelle Saint-Eloi.jpg, Saint Eloi's chapel. 016 Guilligomarc'h Chapelle Saint-Julien.jpg, Saint Julien's chapel. File:019 Guilligomarc'h Ancienne ferme rénovée.jpg, Thatched roof cottage in Saint-Eloi hamlet. Guilligomarc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Trévoux
Le Trévoux (; br, An Treoù-Kerne) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Le Trévoux are called in French ''Trévoltois''. Map See also *Communes of the Finistère department The following is a list of the 277 communes of the Finistère department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2022):Mayors of Finistère Association Communes of Finistère {{Finistère-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tréméven, Finistère
Tréméven (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Tréméven are called in French ''Trémévénois''. Map Breton language The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on March 8, 2005. In 2008, 24.11% of primary-school children attended bilingual schools. ''Ofis ar Brezhoneg''''Enseignement bilingue''/ref> International relations Treméven is twinned with the village of Monivea in Ireland. See also *Communes of the Finistère department The following is a list of the 277 communes of the Finistère department of France. The communes cooperate in the following intercommunalities (as of 2022):Jean Joncourt References ...
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Scaër
Scaër (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Scaër are called in French ''Scaërois''. Scaër's population peaked at 7,838 in 1946 and declined to 5,295 in 2019. This represents a 32.4% decrease in total population since the peak census figure. Geography Scaër, encompassing 11,758 hectares, is the most spread-out city in Finistère and the third in Brittany. Scaër is located east of Quimper and northwest of Lorient. Historically, Scaër belongs to Cornouaille. Neighbouring communes Scaër is border by Guiscriff to the east, by Leuhan and Roudouallec to the north, by Tourc'h to the west and by Rosporden and Bannalec to the south. Breton language The municipality launched a linguistic plan concerning the Breton language through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 20 March 2007. In 2008, 11.62% of primary-school children attended bilingual schools. ''Ofis ar Brezhoneg''''Enseignement bilingue''/ref> S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Thurien, Finistère
Saint-Thurien (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. It takes its name from Saint Turiaf of Dol, bishop of the ancient Diocese of Dol. Population Inhabitants of Saint-Thurien are called in French ''Thuriennois''. Geography Saint-Thurien is located in the southeastern part of Finistère, northwest of Quimperlé, northwest of Lorient and east of Quimper. Historically, the town belongs to Cornouaille. It lies in the valley of the river Isole. Saint-Thurien is border by Guiscriff to the north, by Querrien to the east, by Mellac to the south and by Bannalec to the west. Apart from the village centre, there are about sixty hamlets. Map List of places History The parish church was rebuilt at the end of the nineteenth century in accordance with the architect Joseph Bigot's plans. The new church replaced an older church that dated from the sixteenth century. Economy The Peny factory, located on the banks of the river Isole ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riec-sur-Bélon
Riec-sur-Bélon (; br, Rieg) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. INSEE Population Inhabitants of Riec-sur-Bélon are called in French ''Riécois''.Breton language The municipality launched a linguistic plan concerning the Breton language through on 16 December 2008.International relations Riec-sur-Bélon is twinned with: * |
Rédené
Rédené (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. The poet Gérard Le Gouic winner of the 1973 Prix Breizh and the 1980 Prix Antonin-Artaud was born in Rédené. Population Inhabitants of Rédené are called in French ''Rédénois''. Map Geography The village centre is located east of Quimperlé. Historically, the village belongs to Vannetais. The Rosgrand wood is a natural site situated in the north of the commune. It offers nice views of the river Ellé. See also *Communes of the Finistère department *Entry on sculptor of local war memorial Jean Joncourt Jean Joncourt was a French sculptor born in Irvillac in 1869 and who died in 1937. He is well known for his work on war memorials. Biography Jean Joncourt was born in Irvillac on 31 December 1869. There is no record of his having received any ac ... References External links Official website *Mayors of Finistère Association Communes of Finistère {{Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Querrien
Querrien (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. Population Inhabitants of Querrien are called in French ''Querriennois''. Geography The village centre is located north of Quimperlé. Neighbouring communes Querrien is border by Lanvénégen to north, by Meslan and Locunolé to east, by Tréméven and Mellac to south and by Saint-Thurien to west. Map Breton language The municipality launched a linguistic plan concerning the Breton language through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 7 March 2007. Gallery File:Querrien Notre Dame de la Clarté.JPG, Chapel of Notre Dame de la Clarté File:Fontaine La Clarté.jpg, Fountain of La Clarté File:Manoir Kervagat Querrien (29).jpg, Manor of Kervagat File:Stèle_gauloise_Querrien.jpg, Celtic stele of Kervagat File:Querrien_moulin_de_Kerivarch.jpg, Mill of Kerivarch See also *Communes of the Finistère department The following is a list of the 277 communes of the Finistère department o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moëlan-sur-Mer
Moëlan-sur-Mer (, literally ''Moëlan on Sea''; br, Molan) is a commune in the Finistère department and administrative region of Brittany in north-western France. Population In French the inhabitants of Moëlan-sur-Mer are known as ''Moëlanais''. Map See also *Communes of the Finistère department *Jean Joncourt Jean Joncourt was a French sculptor born in Irvillac in 1869 and who died in 1937. He is well known for his work on war memorials. Biography Jean Joncourt was born in Irvillac on 31 December 1869. There is no record of his having received any ac ..., sculptor of the local war memorial References External links Official website *Mayors of Finistère Association Communes of Finistère Populated coastal places in France {{Finistère-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mellac
Mellac (; ) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Population Inhabitants of Mellac are called in French ''Mellacois''. Geography The village centre is located northeast of Quimperlé. Historically, Mellac belongs to Cornouaille. The river Isole forms the commune's northern and eastern borders. Neighboring communes Mellac is border by Saint-Thurien and Querrien to the north, by Tréméven to the east, by Quimperlé and Baye to the south and by Le Trévoux and Bannalec to the west. Map History The oldest surviving parish registers date back to 1562. center, Yves Tamic, mayor of Mellac from 1871 to 1891, in regional costume. Gallery File:Mellac manoir de Kernault de face.JPG, Manor of Kernault File:Mellac greniers à pans de bois Kernault.JPG, Granary of Manor of Kernault File:135 Mellac.jpg, The parish church See also *Communes of the Finistère department The following is a list of the 277 communes of the Finistè ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Locunolé
Locunolé (; br, Lokunole) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. Toponymy From the Breton ''loc'' which means hermitage and 'unolé' which derive from Saint Guénolé. Geography The village centre is located north-east of Quimperlé. The river Ellé forms the eastern border of the commune. Neighbouring communes Locunolé is border by Guilligomarc'h to east, by Arzano to south, by Tréméven to west and by Querrien to north. Population Inhabitants of Locunolé are called in French ''Locunolois''. Map Gallery File:023 Locunolé.jpg, The parish church Saint Guénolé File:024 Locunolé.jpg, Chapel Notre Dame de Folgoët File:Locunolé_chapelle_Sainte_Gertrude_1.jpg, Chapel Sainte-Gertrude File:Locunolé_fontaines_jumelles.jpg, Fountains of saints File:Locunolé_Moulin_Mohot_1.jpg, Mill Mohot See also *Communes of the Finistère department *Entry on sculptor of local war memorial Jean Joncourt Jean Joncourt was a Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |