Gouesnac'h

Gouesnac'h (Gouenac'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.

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.