Cléden-Cap-Sizun, French commune in Finistère, France.
Cléden-Cap-Sizun extends across rural Brittany territory at 50 meters elevation, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and characterized by rocky coastal landscapes, natural ponds like Laoual, and preserved traditional Breton architecture throughout the settlement.
This French commune in Finistère traces its origins to a fishing and farming community established for several centuries, reflecting an ancestral maritime past where inhabitants developed their activities around coastal fishing and traditional Breton agriculture.
The commune perpetuates Breton traditions through local festivals, maritime gastronomy centered on seafood, and religious architectural heritage including 17th-century chapels and churches dedicated to regional saints like Saint Herbot.
The town hall located at 7 rue du Castel-Meur welcomes residents Monday through Saturday with variable hours, providing administrative services accessible by phone at 02 98 70 61 45 or email at mairie.cleden-cap-sizun@wanadoo.fr.
The Laoual pond constitutes a remarkable wetland photographed by Henri Camus under Creative Commons license, serving as habitat for various bird species and offering a preserved ecosystem for ornithological observation and regional ecological research.
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