Carhaix-Plouguer

Carhaix-Plouguer is a town in Brittany situated at the intersection of regional routes that connect it to surrounding areas. The settlement includes schools, medical services, and public transportation links to neighboring communities.

The area has been settled since the Neolithic period, with archaeological findings revealing early occupation. Evidence of Bronze Age burial grounds shows how communities in this region developed over time.

The town reflects its Breton roots through festivals featuring traditional music and local crafts that remain part of community life. Walking around, you notice how these traditions shape what people celebrate and create together.

The town has connections to neighboring communities, making it convenient to explore the surrounding region by public transportation. Plan visits around local schedules, as services may vary depending on the day of the week.

Bronze Age graves lie beneath the surface, containing wooden and stone coffins that have endured for thousands of years. These discoveries reveal burial practices from an era long before written history in this region.

Location: Finistère

Location: arrondissement of Châteaulin

Elevation above the sea: 123 m

Shares border with: Le Moustoir, Plévin, Treffrin, Cléden-Poher, Kergloff, Motreff, Plounévézel, Saint-Hernin

Phone: +33298993333

Email: etatcivil@ville-carhaix.bzh

Website: http://ville-carhaix.bzh/accueil_carhaix

GPS coordinates: 48.27583,-3.57444

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:53