Croixanvec

Croixanvec ( Breton: Kroeshañveg ) is a commune of 155 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Morbihan in the Brittany region. It belongs to the Local Government Association, Pontivy Communauté.

Geography

Croixanvec is located in the far north of the department of Morbihan on the border with the department of Cotes -d'Armor and belongs to the Pays de Pontivy.

Neighboring communities are located in the department of Côtes- d'Armor Hémonstoir in the north, Saint- Gonnery in the east and southeast, Saint- Gérand in the south and southwest, and Kergrist in the West.

The place is a bit away from roads for inter-regional traffic. The most important road is the D700/D768 (formerly Route nationale 168 ) between the N164, which passes to the north of the municipality, and the N24 far to the south.

The most important body of water is the trench d' Hilvern that is community - border of the department at the same time.

Demographics

History

The municipality belongs to the historic region of Brittany Kernev (Fr. Cornwall ) and within this region to region Bro Loudieg (French Pays de Loudéac ) and shares his story. From 1793 until its dissolution in 1801 Croixanvec belonged to the Canton Noyal. Since then, the place is assigned to the Canton Pontivy.

Attractions

  • Village church of Saint -Jean -Baptiste (also Saint -Samson et Saint- Maurice) from the 18th century
  • Trench d' Hilvern ( rainwater weep port ) 1824-1834
  • A house in Le Guer 17th century
  • Calvary in the village cemetery
  • Lourdes Grotto on the road to Crano
  • Former railway keeper's house Maison de Garde- Barrière 19th century in Le Bas- Crano
Arrondissement Arrondissement of Pontivy Cantons of France Postal codes in France France Gueltas Guern Noyal-Pontivy Saint-Thuriau
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