Gourin

Gourin (Breton: Gourin) is a commune in the Morbihan département of Brittany in north-western France.

Gourin
Commune
The Manor of Tronjoly
Coat of arms
Location of Gourin
Gourin
Gourin
Coordinates: 48°08′28″N 3°36′21″W
CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
DepartmentMorbihan
ArrondissementPontivy
CantonGourin
IntercommunalityPays du Roi Morvan
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Hervé Le Floc'h[1]
Area
1
74.72 km2 (28.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[2]
3,803
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
56066 /56110
Elevation83–301 m (272–988 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

History

This small town is well known for the Révolte des Bonnets Rouges against local nobles at the end of the 17th century. The town is also known for being the origin of many immigrants to United States and Canada during the first part of the 20th century. It has a large copy of the Statue of Liberty standing in the main square opposite the town hall alongside the monument to the fallen soldiers of the 20th century who came from this region.

Gourin still has a large number of native Breton speakers. The people of this region are very proud of their Celtic heritage and have preserved many old customs and traditions.

Demographics

Inhabitants of Gourin are called in French Gourinois.

Breton language

In 2008, 18.32% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.[3]

People

Twinning
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in France

Gourin is twinned with the following place:

See also

References
  1. "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
  2. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
  3. (in French) Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue


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