Quistinic

Quistinic covers approximately 42.95 square kilometers of rural Breton countryside characterized by bocage landscapes, hedgerows, patchwork fields, and rolling hills at 106 meters elevation above sea level.

The commune traces its settlement history back several centuries with archaeological evidence indicating ancient habitation, while its name derives from Breton language meaning 'Chestnut Forest' reflecting historical woodland coverage.

Local traditions maintain strong Breton heritage through annual festivals featuring folk dances, regional costumes, traditional music ensembles, and the preservation of Breton language alongside French in community life.

Located in the canton of Plouay within Lorient arrondissement, the commune uses postal code 56310 and can be accessed via departmental roads connecting to larger cities like Lorient and Vannes.

The village houses Poul Fétan, a reconstructed traditional farmstead using authentic materials that demonstrates early twentieth-century rural Breton life through its thatched roof houses and historical lavoirs.

Location: canton of Plouay

Location: Morbihan

Location: Lorient Agglomeration

Location: arrondissement of Lorient

Elevation above the sea: 106 m

Shares border with: Melrand, Saint-Barthélemy, Baud, Languidic, Lanvaudan, Bubry

Address: 56310 Quistinic, France 56310 Quistinic

Phone: +33297397108

Email: mairie.quistinic@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://quistinic.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.90500,-3.13417

Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:58