Pont-Croix

French commune
nomcommune=Pont-Croix
native_name=Pontekroaz


caption=Cobblestones in Pont-Croix


x=14
y=91
lat_long=coord|48|02|34|N|4|29|16|W|region:FR_type:city
alt mini=2
alt maxi=73 m
insee=29218
cp=29790
région=Bretagne
département=Finistère
arrondissement=Quimper
canton=Pont-Croix
maire=Gilbert Ansquer
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Cap-Sizun
km²=8.09
sans=1670
date-sans=1999
dens=206
date-dens=1999|

Pont-Croix ( _br. Pontekroaz) is a commune in the Finistère department in Bretagne in northwestern France.

The town lies around 5 km from Audierne on the road to Douarnenez and is connected to Plouhinec by a small, scenic road that passes through the Goyen valley.

It is twinned with the civil Parish of Constantine in Kerrier, Cornwall [ [http://constantinecornwall.com/parish/pg_twinning.php Constantine Twinning Association webpage] ] .

Demographics

Inhabitants of Pont-Croix are called "Pontécruciens".

Landmarks

From Pont-Croix, short trips can be made to Pointe du Raz, Pointe du Van, and Baie des Trépassés. On the road to Audierne, one can enjoy a marvelous view of the Goyen river valley.

The Monastery Church of Notre-Dame de Roscudon, which dates from the early 13th century, has a 67 m high spire that served as the model for the spires of Quimper Cathedral.

Pont-Croix's cobbled streets ("Ruelles pavées") and medieval houses are located around a market and a church.

Other points of interest are:
* The Bridge over the Goyen
* The Chapel of St. Vincent

ee also

*Communes of the Finistère department

References

*The information in this article is based on a translation of its German equivalent.
* [http://www.amf29.asso.fr/ Mayors of Finistère Association] fr icon;
* [http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE] en icon;
* [http://www.ign.fr/rubrique.asp?rbr_id=1&lng_id=EN IGN] en icon

External links

* [http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/merimee_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_98=INSEE&VALUE_98=29218 French Ministry of Culture list for Pont-Croix] fr icon