Plouzané () is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France.
History The shores south of Plouzané are in a strategic location for the defense of the Goulet de Brest strait and were fortified by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Defensive strongholds include Fort de Bertheaume, Fort du Mengant, and Fort du Dellec.
Population Inhabitants of Plouzané are called in French.
Breton language In 2008, 4.09% of primary-school children attended Breton/French bilingual schools. Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 15 December 2008.
International relations Plouzané has twinning arrangements with: Kilrush, Ireland Pencoed, United Kingdom Stelle, Germany Ceccano, Italy
See also Communes of the Finistère department Phare du Petit Minou
References
External links
Official website
Mayors of Finistère Association