Larmor-Plage (French pronunciation: [laʁmɔʁplaʒ]; Breton: An Arvor) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.

History

Larmor-Plage was created as a new commune in 1925. Before that, it came within the administrative area of the town of Ploemeur. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II.

Larmor-Plage is twinned with the town of Youghal in County Cork, Ireland.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
19685,877
19755,389−1.23%
19826,373+2.42%
19908,078+3.01%
19998,470+0.53%
20078,415−0.08%
20128,219−0.47%
20178,299+0.19%
20238,418+0.24%
Source: INSEE

Sights

The church Notre-Dame-de-Larmor is located in the centre of the town. It was built in the fifteenth century.

Environment

Kerguelen is a natural park.

Sports

Windsurfing is an important activity. The nautical centre of Kerguelen is the first school of sailing in France.

See also

External links

  • (in French)
  • Base Mérimée: , Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  • (in French)