a quality label, the town is known for its marina along the waterfront of the river named Vilaine and also for its old area.

Geography

The town is located on the south part of Morbihan in Brittany.

History

Middle Ages

The town was founded in 919 by a Viking chief named Bern-hart. He understood the interest of this strategic defensive place and he decided to fortify the area and settle here. His successors swore allegiance to the duke of Brittany.

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