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Morlaix

Montroulez
Morlaix with its viaduct in the background
Morlaix with its viaduct in the background
Coat of arms of Morlaix
Coat of arms
Morlaix is located in France
Morlaix
Morlaix
Location in France
Morlaix is located in Brittany
Morlaix
Morlaix
Location in Brittany
Country France
Region Brittany
Department Finistère
Arrondissement Morlaix
Canton Morlaix
Intercommunality Morlaix
Area
1
 24.82 km2 (9.58 sq mi)
Population
 (2008)
 15,574
 • Density 627.48/km2 (1,625.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
29151 /29600
Elevation 0–104 m (0–341 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Morlaix (Breton: Montroulez) is a commune in Finistère department in Brittany in north-western France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.

Images for kids

  • Plaque Louis Le Guennec

    Louis Le Guennec was born in the Hôtel called François du Parc.

  • Morlaix Viaduc

    Morlaix viaduct

  • Maison dite de la duchesse Anne – Morlaix.2

    House known as ‘Duchess Anne’s House’

  • Morlaix-20060524-008

    Pondalez house museum

  • Morlaix-20060524-012

    Hillside view of the viaduct

  • Baie de morlaix

    Bay of Morlaix with the Château du Taureau

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