Morbihan

Morbihan extends across 6,823 square kilometers of coastline, forests, and inland waterways in northwestern France, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and four departments.

The department came into existence on March 4, 1790, during the French Revolution as part of the national reorganization that divided France into 83 departments.

The region maintains strong ties to Celtic heritage through the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, which brings together musicians and dancers from Celtic nations.

Morbihan contains three main administrative districts centered around Lorient, Pontivy, and Vannes, with a network of 261 municipalities serving local populations.

The Carnac stones in Morbihan form the largest collection of megalithic standing stones in the world, predating the construction of the Egyptian pyramids.

Location: Brittany

Inception: March 4, 1790

Capital city: Vannes

Website: http://www.morbihan.fr

Part of: Brittany

Shares border with: Finistère, Loire-Atlantique, Ille-et-Vilaine, Côtes-d'Armor

Website: http://morbihan.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.83333,-2.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27