Scrignac facts for kids

Scrignac (pronounced Skrin-yak) is a small town, also called a commune, located in the northwest part of France. It's found in the region known as Brittany, which is famous for its unique culture and beautiful coastlines. Scrignac is specifically in the Finistère department.

What is a Commune?

In France, a commune is like a local area or a town. It's the smallest way that France divides up its land for local government. Each commune has its own mayor and a local council that helps run things for the people living there. Scrignac is one of these many communes.

Where is Scrignac?

Scrignac is located in the Brittany region of France. Brittany is in the very west of the country, sticking out into the Atlantic Ocean. It's known for its rugged coastlines, ancient forests, and unique Celtic heritage. Within Brittany, Scrignac is part of the Finistère department. The word "Finistère" means "Land's End" in Latin, which makes sense because it's at the western tip of mainland France!

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  A marriage celebration with 2,100 people at Scrignac in 1912

See also

In Spanish: Scrignac para niños