Gouesnac'h () is a commune in the Finistère department and administrative region of Brittany in north-western France.
Geography The small village of Gouesnac'h is located between the Quimper (mediaeval town)/Bénodet (seaside resort) road and the wonderful Odet River.
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History Celtic presence before the Roman invasion. Roman defensive place. Medieval activities and several Catholic foundations.
Sights With breath-taking views of the entire area, the Boutiguéry Park is dedicated to rhododendrons (30,000 plants) and azaleas.
Church Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (1630) Chapel Notre-Dame du Vray Secours (1729) Chapel Sainte-Barbe (ruins) Chapel Saint-Cadou (1578) Chapel Saint-Maudet 5th-7th centuries oratorio (ruins) Saint-Herbot's oratorio (16th century)
Population Inhabitants of Gouesnac'h are known in French as Gouesnachais.
See also Communes of the Finistère department
References
External links
Official website
Mayors of Finistère Association