Plouzané (Breton: Plouzane) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
History
The shores south of Plouzané are in a strategic location for the defense of the Goulet de Brest strait and were fortified by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Defensive strongholds include Fort de Bertheaume, Fort du Mengant, and Fort du Dellec.
Population
Inhabitants of Plouzané are called Plouzanéens in French.
Breton language
In 2008, 4.09% of primary-school children attended Breton/French bilingual schools. The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 15 December 2008.
International relations
Plouzané has twinning arrangements with:
- Kilrush, Ireland
- Pencoed, United Kingdom
- Stelle, Germany
- Ceccano, Italy
See also
- Communes of the Finistère department
- Phare du Petit Minou
References
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- Mayors of Finistère Association (in French)
