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Le Cloître-Pleyben (which is called Kloastr-Pleiben in the local Breton language) is a small town or village in France. It is known as a "commune," which is like a local government area. This commune is located in the northwest part of France, in a beautiful area called Brittany.

Where is Le Cloître-Pleyben?

Le Cloître-Pleyben is found in the Finistère department. A department is a bit like a county or a state in other countries. Finistère is part of the larger Brittany region. Brittany is famous for its unique culture, beautiful coastlines, and ancient history. So, Le Cloître-Pleyben is a small piece of this interesting region in France.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is the smallest area of local government. Think of it as a town or village, along with the land around it. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council. They help manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Le Cloître-Pleyben is one of many thousands of communes across France.

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