Glomel (; ) is a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany in northwestern France. The town is also home to the Guerphelès andalusite mine, the largest andalusite mining site in Europe.
Population
Inhabitants of Glomel are called
glomelois in French.
Geography
Glomel is located on the northern slope of the Montagnes Noires (french, Black Mountains). The Minez Du is the highest peak in the village. The village centre is located west of
Rostrenen and north of
Lorient.
Geology
The geology of Glomel is renowned for its exceptionally rich
andalusite deposit, known for having the highest andalusite content in the world. This unique mineral, prized for its high-temperature resistance, has been extracted at the Guerphalès mine since 1970. The site, operated by
Imerys, plays a crucial role in the global andalusite market, producing 65,000 tonnes annually, which accounts for 20-25% of global output.
Map
Breton language
In 2008, 25.47% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.
[ Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue]
Gallery
Churches
File:Eglise St Germain de Glomel.JPG|The parish church
File:Eglise Trégornan en Glomel.JPG| The church Saint Corentin in Trégornan village
File:Chapelle Saint-Conogan Glomel.JPG| Chapel Saint Conogan
File:Chapelle Sainte-Christine Glomel 2.JPG|Chapel Sainte Christine
File:Ossuaire Tregornan en Glomel.JPG|Ossuary in Trégornan village
Civil heritage
File:Menhir Glomel.JPG|Standing stone in village centre
File:Château de Coatcouraval.JPG|Coatcouraval castle
File:Glomel mairie.JPG|The village hall
File:Grande Tranchée Glomel.JPG|The big trench (canal de Nantes à Brest)
See also
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Communes of the Côtes-d'Armor department
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