Coësmes, Rural commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Coësmes is a rural commune in Brittany covering roughly 24 square kilometers of countryside. The settlement remains sparsely populated and retains its predominantly rural character with farmland and scattered buildings.
The earliest written mention dates to 1191, when Brient de Coësmes gave tithes to Savigny Abbey. This early connection to church institutions shows the medieval roots of the settlement.
The Bistrot Lab hosts monthly sessions of traditional Irish music, bridging local and Celtic musical traditions. This space becomes a gathering point for people interested in live music and cultural exchange.
The town hall on Rue Haute is open for visits during weekday mornings and also on Saturday. Travelers should plan their visits during opening hours and verify specific timings in advance.
The area once had slate quarries operating between 1840 and 1934 that shaped local economic development. Though little remains visible of these old mining sites today, they left their mark on the landscape and the community's history.
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