Landerneau, Administrative commune in Finistère, France
Description
Landerneau stretches along the Elorn River estuary with stone buildings, traditional markets, and numbered streets in the city center. The waterfront shapes daily life, with small boats moored along the banks and the river flowing through the heart of the town.
History
The town evolved from a religious settlement founded by Saint Ténénan in the 7th century into a major center for flax and linen production by the 1600s. This craft tradition shaped the local economy and growth for centuries.
Culture
The Galerie de Rohan displays contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year, while the annual Fête du Bruit festival brings music performances to the streets. These events shape the cultural rhythm and draw visitors interested in exploring local artistic traditions.
Practical
The town center is designed for walking with clear signage, making it easy to navigate. Market days happen regularly and offer good opportunities to discover local products and crafts.
Did you know?
The Pont de Rohan spans the Elorn with inhabited houses built directly on its structure, representing one of the last examples of this kind in Europe. This architectural feature makes the bridge a remarkable landmark that catches visitors off guard.
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Hélène and Édouard Leclerc Fund for Culture
403 m
Rohan Bridge
95 m
Église Saint-Houardon de Landerneau
156 m
Pencran Parish close
1.9 km
Manoir de Kergoat
1.7 km
St Thomas' Church, Landerneau
217 m
Église de Beuzit-Conogan
2.4 km
Église de Pencran
1.9 km
Cinéma Le Rohan
327 m
Calvaire nord du cimetière de Pencran
1.8 km
Ossuaire de Saint-Thomas de Landerneau
230 m
Le Family
470 m
Calvaire sud du cimetière de Pencran
1.9 km
Couvent des Capucins de Landerneau
383 m
Maison dite de Notre-Dame-de-Rumengol
175 m
Château de Chef-du-Bois
1.6 km
Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception de Landerneau
1.4 km
Maison de la Duchesse Anne
68 m
Keranden manor
509 m
Maison des Treize Lunes
202 m
Maison Gillard de Landerneau
104 mManoir de la Grande Palud
2.6 km
Croix de la route de la Fontaine
1.8 km
Calvaire du cimetière de Landerneau
888 m
Maison Duthoya, Landerneau
142 m
Lanterne des morts de Landerneau
813 mMaison, 10 place Poull ar Stang
177 m
Auberge du Réveil Matin, Landerneau
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