Conquet

Conquet is a common department of the Finistere, in the area Brittany, in France. Its name comes from Konk (bay, handle in Breton)

Geography

History

Lochrist (known as Treff de Lochrist Plouconvelen in 1527) is undoubtedly a foundation of the Templiers or Hospitaliers of Midsummer's Day of Jerusalem.

The prosperity of Conquet is due to its port located in the handle of Poulconq (Poulconquet in 1398). The port, very old, had to support many seats on behalf of the English of 1313 to 1558…

At the 16th century, Conquet belonged to the seneschalsy of Brest and Saint-Renan.

The old village of Conquet was created on the territory of Lochrist in 1790 after the dismemberment of the old parish of Plougonvelin.

Conquet became parochial chief town in 1857. Formerly it depended on évêché on the Leon.

Economy

Fishing port

Port important crabier, Conquet also became a place of production considered for noble fish.

For a few years, the flotilla has diversified its activities: beside the traditional Caseyeur S practitioner fishing with the oil cake developed the Fileyeur S which bring back Lotte, Raie, Barbue, Turbot or Langouste as well as fish of offshore fishing, expenses of the day. The oil cake remains nevertheless the symbol of the port of the end of the world.

Harbor station

One can embark the every day of the year for the islands of Ushant and Molène thanks to the PEN-rear-Bed Compagnie. In season, the Compagnie Finist' Sea ensures also the connection.

Demography

Places and monuments

Tomb of Jean-François Gonidec (1775-1838), native and restorer of the Breton language,
Vault Our-Lady-of-Good-Help (about 1652), old residence of Michel Nobletz,
Church Holy-Cross (1855-1858) built with materials of the old church of Lochrist of the 16th century,
Tomb of Michel de Nobletz carved in 1750 by Philippe Caffieri,
Stained glass of Passion coming from the old church of Lochrist,
Vault Saint-Michel of the 17th century,
Cross of Lochrist of,
House of the English of the 15th century,
House of the Lords, on the port, built by Jean Poncelin,
Manor of Cosquiez of the 19th century,
Strong Saint-Louis (1850),
Headlight of Kermorvan on the Peninsula of Kermorvan (natural zone protected by the Conservatory from the littoral).

Station SNSM

August 1st The station of rescue at sea was inaugurated the March 10th 1867.

It rests today on a insubmersible high-speed motorboat modern and car-redressable, SNS151 the She-wolf (wet permanently in the port), and two boats pneumatic, of which one, the Ville of Conquet , is property of the city and provision for the seasonal monitoring of the coasts.

Culture

the theater company amateur of Conquet names “Zigafarces”.

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