Plescop, Commune in Morbihan, France.
Plescop is a French commune located in the Morbihan department of Brittany, covering an area of 23.35 square kilometers with over 6,000 inhabitants at an average elevation of 51 meters above sea level.
The origins of Plescop date back to the early Middle Ages with the establishment of a parish by Saint Eskob, while Neolithic and Gallo-Roman remains provide evidence of very ancient human occupation on this Breton territory.
The commune maintains Breton traditions through local festivals, religious celebrations, and the preservation of religious architecture such as the Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens church which serves as an important spiritual center for the community.
Located approximately 8 kilometers north of Vannes, Plescop is accessible via main roads and belongs to the Golfe du Morbihan - Vannes Agglomération intercommunality with its town hall at 2 Place Marianne.
The name Plescop derives from Breton where 'ploue' means primitive parish, and its coat of arms features silver drapery adorned with a red band bearing three gold bezants and six black ermine spots.
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