Country France Department Finistère Intercommunality Pays Fouesnantais Area 17.07 km² Local time Friday 1:19 PM | Region Brittany Canton Fouesnant Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 2,119 (1999) Arrondissement Quimper | |
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Weather 13°C, Wind NW at 16 km/h, 57% Humidity | ||
Gouesnac'h (Breton: Gouenac'h) is a commune in the Finistère department and administrative region of Brittany in north-western France.
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Map of 29950 Gouesnac'h, France
Geography
The small village of Gouesnac'h is located between the Quimper (mediaeval town)/Bénodet (seaside resort) road and the wonderful Odet River.
History
Celtic presence before the Roman invasion. Roman defensive place. Medieval activities and several Catholic foundations.
Sights
With breath-taking views of the entire area, the Boutiguéry Park is dedicated to rhododendrons (30,000 plants) and azaleas.
Population
Inhabitants of Gouesnac'h are known in French as Gouesnachais.
References
Gouesnac'h Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA