La Roche-Bernard

La Roche-Bernard (Breton: Ar Roc'h-Bernez) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of La Roche-Bernard are called in French Rochois for men and Rochoises for women.

La Roche-Bernard

Ar Roc'h-Bernez
Commune
A street of La Roche-Bernard
Coat of arms
Location of La Roche-Bernard
La Roche-Bernard
La Roche-Bernard
Coordinates: 47°31′08″N 2°17′51″W
CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
DepartmentMorbihan
ArrondissementVannes
CantonMuzillac
IntercommunalityLa Roche-Bernard
Government
 • Mayor (2008—2014) Daniel Bourzeix
Area
1
0.43 km2 (0.17 sq mi)
Population
 (2017-01-01)[1]
692
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
56195 /56130
Elevation0–58 m (0–190 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Forming a part of Petites cités de caractère', a quality label, the town is known for its marina along the waterfront of the river named La Vilaine and also for its old area.

Geography

The town is located on the south part of Morbihan in Brittany.

History

Antiquity

Middle Ages

The town was founded in 919 by a Viking chief named Bern-hart. He understood the interest of this strategic defensive place and he decided to fortify the area and settle here. His successors swore allegiance to the duke of Brittany.

During the 1341-1365 War of Succession, the baron decided to help Charles de Blois but at the end of the war, and after Charles de Blois's death, Jean de Montfort decided to destroy his castle.

Modern Times

In the 19th century, the town become an important dock with an apogee between 1880-1890 but the economic activity decreased quickly with the development of railway.

Today, La Roche-Bernard is a thriving yachting port with over five hundred private pleasure craft.

Heritage

The Old Area
  • Maritim museum of Vilaine river
  • The house of Cannon (Town Hall)
  • Notre-Dame Church
  • Bouffay Piazza
  • Quenelle Street
  • Saulnerie Street

Natural sites
  • La Vilaine river
  • The Rock
  • Garennes Garden

Bridges
  • The old bridge of La Roche-Bernard
  • The Bridge of La Roche-Bernard
  • The Bridge of Morbihan
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See also

References



  1. "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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