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Brière (other)
Brière is the marsh area to the north of the Loire estuary in France at its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. Brière may also refer to: Places * Brière Regional Natural Park, a protected area in the Pays de la Loire region of France * Saint-Maclou-la-Brière, a commune in the Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France * Saint-Mars-la-Brière, a commune in the Sarthe department, Pays de la Loire, France People * Alexandre Jacques François Brière de Boismont (1797–1881), French physician * Daniel Brière (born 1977), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and executive * Denis Brière, Canadian forestry professor and academic administrator * Élisabeth Brière (born 1968), Canadian Liberal politician * Gaston Brière (1871–1962), French art historian and head curator * Henri Brière (1873–1957), French politician * Léo Brière, French mentalist and illusionist * Louis Brière de l'Isle (1827–1896), French Army general * Michel Brière (1949–1971), Canadian professional ice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brière
Brière ( br, Ar Briwer) is the marsh area to the north of the Loire estuary in France at its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean. The residents of Brière are called ''Briérons''. The Brière marsh area includes a vast area of humid zones stretching from the Gulf of Morbihan and the estuary of the Vilaine to the north, to the salt marshes of Guérande to the west to the estuary of the Loire and the Lac de Grand-Lieu in the south. Peat used to be harvested here. The Brière territory extends over , including of humid zone, at the heart of which lies the Grande Brière Mottière which encompasses and 21 communes. It is rich in flora and fauna, and navigation is possible with boats called chalands. Cottages are a common sight in the area, with around 3000 thatched roof cottages dotted throughout the area. Alphonse de Chateaubriant's prize-winning novel ''La Brière'' (translated as ''Passion and Peat''), 1923, is set in the area and describes its traditions and culture. It has been s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
