Sarzeau


Sarzeau is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.
It is located on the Rhuys peninsula between the Gulf of Morbihan and the Atlantic Ocean.

History

The area around the Morbihan has been occupied since neolithic times. Prehistoric monuments remaining include the menhirs of Kermaillard and Largueven, as well as the dolmens of Kergillet and Brillac. The town itself was first mentioned in the 11th century in reference to an abbey at the site . The nearby Château de Suscinio was built in the 13th century and fortified in the 15th century. The castle was a favorite spot of the Dukes of Brittany who often came for the hunting in the surrounding region . During the Middle Ages, because of its size the town was divided into seven local divisions, a situation that still exists to some extent. The town officially became a commune during the French Revolution.
Birthplace of: Alain-René Lesage the Author of Gil Blas.

Sights

Stage four of the 2018 Tour de France finished in the town.

Demographics

Inhabitants of Sarzeau are called in French Sarzeautins.

Breton language

The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on December the 20th of 2006.
In 2008, there was 4,59% of the children attended the bilingual schools in primary education.