Plomelin

Plomelin ( Breton: Ploveilh ) is a commune in the Finistère department in the region of Brittany. The municipality belongs to the canton in the Arrondissement Quimper Quimper -3. Plomelin has called 4129 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ), the French Plomelinois.

Plomelin is located about seven kilometers southwest of Quimper on the Odet river.

Coat of arms

Description: Silver with green shield Born a red dragon.

Attractions

  • The Mill and the weir of Rosulien
  • The manor of Penanros
  • The Château of Kerdour
  • The Château of Kerouzien
  • The manor of Kerbenez
  • The Château of Pérennou
  • The Château of Keraval
  • The manor of Lestremeur
  • The manor of Bodivit

Economy

The distillery of Menhir produces brandies and whiskeys of high quality. Instead barley buckwheat is used ( well-known brand: Eddu ). For tourism, there are numerous hiking trails in the community.

Personalities

  • Pierre Souvestre (1874-1914), lawyer and writer, creator of Fantômas.
  • Alexandre Massé (1829-1910), inventor

Partner communities

  • Crymych, Wales (United Kingdom)
  • Betziesdorf, District of Kirchhain (Hessen), Germany
Arrondissement of Quimper Cantons of France Postal codes in France
653559
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