Bénodet facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bénodet
Benoded
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 Bénodet
Location in France
Bénodet
Location in Brittany
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Brittany | |
| Department | Finistère | |
| Arrondissement | Quimper | |
| Canton | Fouesnant | |
| Intercommunality | Pays Fouesnantais | |
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10.53 km2 (4.07 sq mi) | |
| Population
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3,790 | |
| • Density | 359.9/km2 (932.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
29006 /29950
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| Elevation | 0–59 m (0–194 ft) | |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
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Bénodet (pronounced ben-oh-day; in Breton it's Benoded) is a lovely town in Brittany, a region in north-western France. It's part of the Finistère area. The town is located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) south of Quimper. The name Benoded in Breton means "mouth of the Odet River."
Bénodet is a popular place for holidays. It has a casino, a cinema, and a marina where boats are kept. You'll also find many hotels and beautiful beaches. Because it's a coastal town, lots of people have second homes here. This means the number of people in Bénodet can grow a lot during the summer.
The town also has some interesting history. You can see ancient standing stones called menhirs. There's also a historic church dedicated to Saint Brigid of Kildare, an Irish saint from the 5th century. This church was built around the late 11th century and became a protected historic monument in 1916.
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Life in Bénodet: Population and People
The people who live in Bénodet are called Bénodetois in French. The town's population changes a lot throughout the year. While about 3,790 people live there permanently (as of 2021), this number can increase by six times during the summer months. This is because many visitors come to enjoy the beaches and activities.
Over the years, Bénodet has grown steadily. For example:
- In 1793, there were 429 people.
- By 1901, the population reached 1,094.
- In 1968, it was 1,922.
- By 2017, the population had grown to 3,568.
Fun Events in Bénodet
Most of the exciting events in Bénodet happen during the summer. This is when the town is busy with tourists and activities.
Sailing Races
In May, the Odet yacht club organizes a big sailing race called the Obelix Trophy. Around 100 boats take part in this race over four days. It's a great sight to see all the sailboats on the water!
Summer Concerts
Every year, Bénodet hosts a series of music concerts on Friday evenings. These concerts often feature popular bands. For example, the French pop rock group Superbus played here in 2005.
Weekly Market
If you love shopping for local goods, there's a market held in the town center every Monday. You can find all sorts of interesting things there.
Bénodet's International Friends
Bénodet has special connections with towns in other countries. This is called "twinning." Bénodet is twinned with two towns in Cornwall, UK:
