Guémené-sur-Scorff (; ) is a commune in the

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department in

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in north-western

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/ref> Inhabitants of Guémené-sur-Scorff are called ''Guémenois''.

Geography

Guémené is situated on the Scorff river and is unusual in that it is a commune without any outlying land and it is bounded by the town boundaries only. It is located west of

Pontivy Pontivy (; ) is a Communes of France, commune in the Morbihan Departments of France, department in Brittany (administrative region), Brittany in north-western France. It lies at the confluence of the river Blavet and the Canal de Nantes à Brest. ...

Sights

The town is surrounded by wooded hillsides and was the seat of the Dukes of Rohan from the 13th to 15th century. The old castle was destroyed in the building of new houses and many townhouses contain parts of chimney breasts, turret stones and gateway posts. The most impressive sight is the 14th century ''Porterie'' - the entrance to what was the old castle. An important market town, Guémené is valued for its ancient buildings that make up the town center and careful renovation of the same. One of Brittany's oldest taverns, ''Les Trois Marchands'', has been serving customers since the mid 17th century.

Gallery

Old houses

Guémené 1 rue Emile Mazé.JPG, Old house. Guémené échoppe.JPG, Timbered house called The Stall. Guémené relais de diligence.JPG, Ancient

stage station A stage station or relay station, also known as a staging post, a posting station, or a stage stop, is a facility along a main road or trade route where a traveller can rest and/or replace exhausted working animals (mostly horse riding, riding h ...

. Guémené hôtel des princes.JPG, Old house called Princes's Hostel. Taverne 3 marchands Guémené.JPG, Old tavern called Hôtel des trois marchands. Guémené maison du marchand.JPG, Old house called Merchant's house.

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