Pont-Croix
| Pont-Croix Pontekroaz | |
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  Pont-Croix | |
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Location within Brittany region  Pont-Croix | |
| Coordinates: 48°02′35″N 4°29′17″W / 48.043°N 4.488°WCoordinates: 48°02′35″N 4°29′17″W / 48.043°N 4.488°W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Brittany |
| Department | Finistère |
| Arrondissement | Quimper |
| Canton | Pont-Croix |
| Intercommunality | Cap-Sizun |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Henri Moan |
| Area | |
| • Land1 | 8.09 km2 (3.12 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Population2 | 1,646 |
| • Population2 Density | 200/km2 (530/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 29218 / 29790 |
| Elevation | 2–73 m (6.6–239.5 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Pont-Croix (Breton: Pontekroaz) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
The town lies about 5 km (3.1 mi) from Audierne on the road to Douarnenez and is connected to Plouhinec by a small, scenic road that passes through the Goyen valley.
International relations
It is twinned with the civil Parish of Constantine in Kerrier, Cornwall.[1]
Population
Inhabitants of Pont-Croix are called in French Pontécruciens.
Sights
From Pont-Croix, short trips can be made to Pointe du Raz, Pointe du Van, and Baie des Trépassés. On the road to Audierne, one can enjoy a marvelous view of the Goyen river valley.
The Monastery Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon, which dates from the early 13th century, has a 67 m high spire that served as the model for the spires of Quimper Cathedral.
Pont-Croix's cobbled streets (Ruelles pavées) and medieval houses are located around a market and a church. The market is held every Thursday morning.[2]
Other points of interest are:
- The Bridge over the River Goyen
- The Chapel of Saint Vincent
See also
References
- The information in this article is based on a translation of its German equivalent.
- Mayors of Finistère Association (French)
External links
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