Country France Department Morbihan Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 2,211 (2012) Arrondissement Arrondissement of Vannes | Region Brittany Canton Guer Area 37.97 km² Local time Friday 4:56 AM | |
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Intercommunality De l'Oust à Brocéliande Communauté Weather 7°C, Wind W at 2 km/h, 98% Humidity | ||
La Gacilly (Breton: Gazilieg) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. It is located on the right bank of the Aff River, about 15 km (9 mi) north of Redon, on the line between Vannes and Rennes, about 60 km (37 mi) from both. It extended on 1st January 2017 by merging with former communes of La Chapelle-Gaceline and Glénac.
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Map of La Gacilly, France
La Gacilly is best known as the location of worldwide cosmetics company Yves Rocher. It was established in 1959 by a local, Yves Rocher. He also served as the mayor of La Gacilly from 1962 to 2008. After that Yves' son Jacques Rocher obtained the office.
The Yves Rocher La Gacilly Botanical Garden is located in the commune.
Demographics
Inhabitants of La Gacilly are called in French Gaciliens.
Twin towns — Sister cities
La Gacilly is twinned with: