Plabennec

French commune
nomcommune=Plabennec
native_name=Plabenneg


x=15
y=79
lat_long=coord|48|30|10|N|4|25|29|W|region:FR_type:city
région=Bretagne
département=Finistère
arrondissement=Brest
canton=Plabennec
insee=29160
cp=29860
maire=Louis Coz
mandat=2001-2008
intercomm=Plabennec et des Abers
alt mini=28
alt maxi=102 m
km²=50.43
sans=7359
date-sans=1999
dens=139
date-dens=1999

Plabennec ( _br. Plabenneg) is a commune in the Finistère department in Bretagne in northwestern France.

History

The area around Plabennec has been occupied since Neolithic times and into the Bronze Age. The commune of Plabennec was formed around the 6th century by a Breton, Saint Abennec. Its name comes from a portmanteau of two Breton language words, "Plou" and "Abennec", which translates as Parish of Saint Abennec.

The land in the area is especially good for growing crops. Since the 19th century, things such as linen, hemp and wheat have been grown locally. In more recent times, with the advancement of agriculture, the land has started to be used for potato growing.

Demographics

Inhabitants of Plabennec are called "Plabennecois".

Economy

Since the 1960s a lot has changed in the economy of the area. The popularity of new vehicles and mechanicalisation of farming has led to certain professions, such as blacksmiths and saddlers, disappearing. However, many people are now moving to the area to live in the revamped barns and lodges.

Most money in the area comes from tourism (due to the fact it is only 10km from Brest Bretagne Airport), industry, hand-crafted goods and agriculture.

port

Plabennec is home to Championnat de France Amateurs Group D side Stade Plabennecois, who play at the Stade de Kervéguen in the commune. The club also deals with other sports such as basketball, handball and volleyball.

Twin towns

Plabennec has been twinned with Waltenhofen in flagicon|Germany Germany since 1976.

ee also

*Communes of the Finistère department

External links

* [http://www.ville-plabennec.fr Official commune website] fr
* [http://www.plabennec.fr Commune website] fr
* [http://www.culture.gouv.fr/public/mistral/merimee_fr?ACTION=CHERCHER&FIELD_98=INSEE&VALUE_98=29160 French Ministry of Culture list for Plabennec] fr icon
* [http://www.abers-tourisme.com/index.php?vrs=3 Abers tourist center website]