Country France Department Morbihan Canton Sarzeau Area 60.23 km² Local time Wednesday 11:59 PM | Region Brittany Arrondissement Vannes Intercommunality Presqu'île de Rhuys Population 6,143 (1999) | |
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Weather 4°C, Wind E at 14 km/h, 93% Humidity Points of interest Château de Suscinio, Château de Kerlevénan, Chapelle de Penvins Notre‑Dame‑de‑la‑Côte, Plage De LANDREZAC | ||
Sarzeau (Breton: Sarzhav) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.
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Map of Sarzeau, France
It is located on the Rhuys peninsula between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Atlantic Ocean.
History
The area around the Morbihan has been occupied since neolithic times. Prehistoric monuments remaining include the menhirs of Kermaillard and Largueven, as well as the dolmens of Kergillet and Brillac. The town itself was first mentioned in the 11th century in reference to an abbey at the site [1]. The nearby Château de Suscinio was built in the 13th century and fortified in the 15th century. The castle was a favorite spot of the Dukes of Brittany who often came for the hunting in the surrounding region [2]. During the Middle Ages, because of its size the town was divided into seven local divisions, a situation that still exists to some extent. The town officially became a commune during the French Revolution. Birthplace of: Alain-René Lesage the Author of Gil Blas.
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Demographics
Inhabitants of Sarzeau are called in French Sarzeautins.
Breton language
The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on December the 20th of 2006.
In 2008, there was 4,59% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.