Gourin (; ) is a commune in the Morbihan département of Brittany in north-western France.[ INSEE commune file]
Geography
Gourin is in the northwest of Morbihan, northeast of
Quimper and northwest of
Lorient. Historically, it belongs to
Cornouaille. Gourin is on the southern slope of the
Montagnes Noires (French, Black Mountains). The river Inam rises in the northern part of Gourin and flows to the south.
Map
Demographics
Inhabitants of Gourin are called in French
Gourinois. Gourin lost 40% of its population since 1946.
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.
Breton language
In 2008, 18.32% of primary school children attended bilingual schools.
[ Ofis ar Brezhoneg: Enseignement bilingue]
People
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Georges Cochevelou, father of the Breton musician, Alan Stivell, was from Gourin
Twinning
Gourin is twinned with the following place:
Gallery
File:Gourin (56) Église 01.JPG|The parish church
File:chapelle saint herve gourin.JPG| Saint Hervé chapel
File:520 Gourin Chapelle Sainte-Julienne.jpg| Sainte-Julienne chapel
File:Gourin manoir Kerbiquet.JPG|Manor of Kerbiquet
File:Gourin manoir Minguionnet.JPG|Manor of Menguionnet
See also
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Communes of the Morbihan department
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Listing of the works of the atelier of the Maître de Tronoën
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List of the works of the Maître de Lanrivain
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