Larmor-Plage Explained

Larmor-Plage
Native Name:An Arvor
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Larmor-Plage (Morbihan).svg
Coordinates:47.7072°N -3.3831°W
Insee:56107
Postal Code:56260
Arrondissement:Lorient
Canton:Ploemeur
Mayor:Patrice Valton[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Lorient Agglomération
Elevation Min M:0
Elevation Max M:39
Area Km2:7.27

Larmor-Plage (in French pronounced as /laʁmɔʁ plaʒ/; Breton: An Arvor) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[2]

History

Larmor-Plage was created as a new commune in 1925. Before that, it came within the administrative area of the town of Ploemeur. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II.

Larmor-Plage is twinned with the town of Youghal in County Cork, Ireland.

Sights

The church Notre-Dame-de-Larmor is located in the centre of the town. It was built in the fifteenth century.

Environment

Kerguelen is a natural park.

Sports

Windsurfing is an important activity. The nautical centre of Kerguelen is the first school of sailing in France.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maires du Morbihan. 7 July 2020. Préfecture du Morbihan.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM56107-larmor-plage INSEE commune file