Baden, Morbihan Explained

Baden
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Baden (Morbihan).svg
Coordinates:47.6194°N -2.9189°W
Insee:56008
Postal Code:56870
Arrondissement:Vannes
Canton:Vannes-2
Mayor:Patrick Eveno[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération
Elevation Min M:-1
Elevation Max M:43
Area Km2:23.53

Baden (in French pronounced as /badɛn/; Breton: Baden) is a commune in the Morbihan département in Brittany in northwestern France.

Geography

Some of the islands of the Gulf of Morbihan fall within the boundaries of the commune. The town is located 8km (05miles) from Auray and 13km (08miles) from Vannes.

Population

Inhabitants of Baden are called Badennois in French.

Museum

The Passions and Wings museum is devoted to the story of Joseph Le Brix (aviator), who is from the area, it includes a collection of robots and old toys donated by John and Anne Farkas.

International Relations

The town is twinned with Weilheim in Germany.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maires du Morbihan. 7 July 2020. Préfecture du Morbihan.