Locronan, Medieval village in Finistère, France
Description
Locronan is a village in Brittany with Renaissance-era stone houses lining cobblestone streets that recall its days as a prosperous trading center. The buildings give the place a medieval character that has remained largely unchanged over the centuries.
History
The village began in the 10th century when Irish missionary Saint Ronan founded a hermitage that gradually grew into a community. The settlement took his name and built its identity around this spiritual foundation.
Culture
The Troménie pilgrimage draws people from across the region every six years to walk around the village in a religious procession rooted in local faith. This tradition shapes how residents connect to their land and their spiritual heritage.
Practical
The village is located between Quimper and Douarnenez and can be reached by car or public transport without difficulty. You will find hotels, guesthouses, and restaurants on site, along with regular markets nearby.
Did you know?
The village has served as a filming location for well-known movies, including Roman Polanski's Tess and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's A Very Long Engagement. This connection to cinema has brought international attention and drawn visitors keen to explore the film settings.
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Locronan Parish close
80 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle
274 m
Chaise de Saint-Ronan
882 m
Puits communal de Locronan
94 m
Vieille maison - PA00090092
105 m
Musée de Locronan
46 m
Maison - PA00090091
105 m
Maison - PA00090095
85 m
Chapelle du Souvenir de Locronan
1.9 km
Immeuble - PA00090089
106 m
Hôtel Gauthier
70 m
Chapelle Saint-Aignan de Locronan
80 m
Immeuble - PA00090082
112 m
Maison - PA00090096
78 m
Maison - PA00090090
102 m
Vieille maison - PA00090087
112 mMaison, place de l'Église, cad. I 180
107 mCamp des Salles
1 kmImmeuble, place de l'Église, cad. I 184
89 m
Immeuble - PA00090088
106 m
Maison - PA00090097
78 m
Maison - PA00090080
75 m
Vieille maison - PA00090085
123 mVieille maison - PA00090084
118 m
Immeuble - PA00090081
212 m
Vieille maison - PA00090086
116 m
Maison - PA00090094
108 m
Vieille maison - PA00090083
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