Audierne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Audierne
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 Audierne
Location in France
Audierne
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | ||
| Region | Brittany | ||
| Department | Finistère | ||
| Arrondissement | Quimper | ||
| Canton | Douarnenez | ||
| Intercommunality | Cap Sizun-Pointe du Raz | ||
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18.37 km2 (7.09 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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3,697 | ||
| • Density | 201.25/km2 (521.24/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | ||
| INSEE/Postal code |
29003 /29770
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |||
Audierne (pronounced "Oh-dee-airn") is a charming town in the Finistère area of Brittany, France. It's located in the northwest part of the country. On January 1, 2016, another town called Esquibien joined with Audierne.
This town sits on a peninsula, which is land surrounded by water on three sides. It's right at the mouth of the Goyen river. For many years, Audierne was a busy fishing village. It also has a wide, sandy beach. From Audierne's port, called Esquibien, you can even take a boat trip to the Île de Sein, a nearby island.
The harbour was once very important for fishing. Today, it's mostly used for yachts and other pleasure boats. You can still find an oyster farm there, where you can buy fresh oysters. Along the harbour, you'll find the town's main shopping street. It has many cafés, restaurants, and shops. You can also find the town hall and the tourism office here. On Saturday mornings, there's a lively farmers' market. It's a great place for both locals and visitors to meet up.
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History of Audierne
A famous event in Audierne's history is the battle of Audierne Bay. This sea battle happened on August 23, 1944, during World War II. German and Allied ships fought off the coast of Brittany. Three Allied warships were already in control of the area. They found and sank eight German ships that were part of a convoy. This battle was the end of "Operation Kinetic." This operation aimed to stop German ships and make it harder for German forces near the city of Brest.
Audierne's International Friends
Audierne has special friendships with towns in other countries. This is called "twinning." Audierne is twinned with Penryn in the United Kingdom. It is also twinned with Hattingen in Germany.
Population of Audierne
People who live in Audierne are called Audiernais.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1968 | 5,749 | — |
| 1975 | 5,474 | −0.70% |
| 1982 | 5,003 | −1.28% |
| 1990 | 4,657 | −0.89% |
| 1999 | 4,082 | −1.45% |
| 2007 | 3,860 | −0.70% |
| 2012 | 3,742 | −0.62% |
| 2017 | 3,692 | −0.27% |
| Populations of the area corresponding with the commune of Audierne at 1 January 2020. Source: INSEE |
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Gallery
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Yacht port
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Goyen
See also
In Spanish: Audierne para niños
