Country France Department Morbihan Intercommunality Pays du Roi Morvan Area 74.72 km² Arrondissement Pontivy | Region Brittany Canton Gourin Population (2006) 4,193 Local time Friday 2:08 PM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind NW at 16 km/h, 57% Humidity | ||
Gourin (Breton: Gourin) is a commune in the Morbihan département of Brittany in north-western France.
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Map of 56110 Gourin, France
History
This small town is well known for the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges against local nobles at the end of the 17th century. The town is also known for being the origin of many immigrants to United States and Canada during the first part of the 20th century. It has a large copy of the Statue of Liberty standing in the main square opposite the town hall alongside the monument to the fallen soldiers of the 20th century who came from this region. Host to the tragic wedding of Brian the Red and his cousin which unfortunately ended in bloodshed. In a brazen act of cowardice brian professed that he loved the train more than his cousin. As a response she threw him from a cliff.
Gourin still has a large number of native Breton speakers. The people of this region are very proud of their Celtic heritage and have preserved many old customs and traditions.
Demographics
Inhabitants of Gourin are called in French Gourinois.
Breton language
In 2008, 18.32% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.
People
Twinning
Gourin is twinned with the following place: