Area 9.02 km² | Canton Taulé Population (2012 ) 3,150 Local time Thursday 11:15 PM | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind SE at 18 km/h, 86% Humidity Points of interest Castillo del Taureau, Musée Maritime de Carant, La Chaise du Curé | ||
Carantec (Karanteg in Breton) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
Contents
- Map of Carantec France
- International relations
- Local Industries
- Tourism
- Oyster Farming
- Population
- References
Map of Carantec, France
Carantec is located on the coast of the English Channel, and contains a small island within its boundaries, Île Callot. Carantec is bordered by the communes of Henvic and Taulé to the south, and is near to the town of Morlaix.
International relations
Carantec is twinned with Grand-Saconnex in Switzerland, and with Crantock in the United Kingdom.
Local Industries
Carantec's two primary industries are oyster farming and tourism.
Tourism
Since 1926, Carantec has been classified as a "station balnéaire".
Oyster Farming
Carantec and the Bay of Morlaix have been home to oyster farming operations since 1892. Today Carantec is home to 15 oyster farms with over 700 hectares of oyster beds that produce over 6500 tons of oysters per year.
Population
Inhabitants of Carantec are called in French Carantécois.