Sainte-Hélène, Morbihan Explained

Sainte-Hélène
Native Name:Santez-Elen
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason ville fr Sainte-Hélène (Morbihan).svg
Coordinates:47.7208°N -3.2033°W
Insee:56220
Postal Code:56700
Arrondissement:Lorient
Canton:Pluvigner
Mayor:Jean-Yves Croguennec[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Blavet Bellevue Océan
Elevation Min M:0
Elevation Max M:20
Area Km2:8.08

Sainte-Hélène (in French pronounced as /sɛ̃t elɛn/; Breton: Santez-Elen) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[2] Inhabitants of Sainte-Hélène are called in French Hélénois.

Economy

The area is primarily an agricultural community, but also relies increasingly on the tourist industry, offering a range of 'gîte' accommodation and attracting visitors to the Étel estuary area.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maires du Morbihan. 7 July 2020. Préfecture du Morbihan.
  2. https://www.insee.fr/fr/metadonnees/cog/commune/COM56220-sainte-helene INSEE commune file