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France is made up of many attractive cities, each with its own particularity. One of them is Damgan, which is located in the Morbihan department. This city is full of cultural places and is suitable for a large number of tourist activities. It is simply the ideal place to spend a beautiful vacation. What are the tourist characteristics of Damgan ?
Geographical situation and history of the city
A peninsula located between Rhuys and the Vilaine estuary, Damgan covers 10.16 km². The city. The town has about 14,875 inhabitants and a little more than 8 km of beaches. According to some historical findings, the area would be inhabited since -900 to -600. Later, in the VIᵉ century, it became part of the parish of Ambon from which it was detached in the 19th century. During this period, Damgan became modernized. Schools and industries open their doors.
However, it should be noted that around 1950, the city develops very quickly, because of the tourist attraction of its beaches which arouses the interest of many summer visitors.
Ambon : History and Generalities
The name Ambon comes from the Celtic Ambon and would have the meaning “ford”. Located in the north west of France, Ambon was a very large parish. It was especially known for its port which was considered the fourth largest in Brittany in the 16th century. The administrative redrawing of Ambon took place after the revolution. This redrawing resulted in the reduction of the territory of Ambon with the loss of its port of Pénerf and the territory of Damgan.
Today, Ambon is part of the Arc Sud Bretagne (community of communes) and has between 1,700 and 2,000 inhabitants. The latter are called “ambonnais” and “ambonnaises”. Around Ambon, there are other small towns in Morbihan such as : Damgan, Lauzach, Surzur, Trinité-Surzur, Billiers.
Cultural events in Damgan
Each year in Damgan, many events usually take place during certain periods. Here are some of them.
- The traditional market
It is a market which takes place every Saturday morning in the city. During the summer, it is also held on Tuesdays in the morning.
- The craft market
During this event, many craft products are offered to tourists. During this event, many handicrafts are offered to tourists.
- The sea festival in Pénerf
This festival is held every year during the month of August and gathers a lot of people. Many activities for children and adults are usually organized on this occasion.
- The triathlon of Damgan
This is a sports event that takes place every year in the city. It usually takes place in June.
Tourism in Ambon
The small town of Ambon has several important tourist sites and monuments. These are distinguished by their former state which has been carefully preserved through the years. Among them, we can mention :
- The church of Saint Cyr and Saint Julitte : it is a historical monument classified in 1990 and dating from the pre-Romanesque period. It was built in several campaigns.
- The chapel of Bavalan : building also classified as a historical monument.
- The windmill of Billion :built in 1746, it was modernized in 1902. It is classified as a historical monument since 1979.
Entre autres, on peut citer la fontaine de Sainte Julitte, la chapelle de Mille-Secours de Brouël comme autres monuments historiques de la ville d’Ambon.
Must-see places to visit in Damgan
Damgan has an impressive civil, cultural and religious heritage. You can visit the following places.
- The English tower
It is a picturesque tower that will seduce you for sure. Since 1997, it is registered as a historical monument of the city.
- The villa Sainte-Anne
This is a rather charming old villa. It was formerly the property of the sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul.
- The church of Notre-Dame de la Bonne Nouvelle
This neo-Romanesque building was built in 1843. In 1954, it was renovated.
- The beaches of Damgan
It is impossible to go to Damgan without visiting its magnificent beaches. It is the ideal place to rest and especially to reconnect with nature.
- The marshes of Saint Guérin
It is a very beautiful place where you can walk. The ideal would be to organize small hikes while making sure to include it in your itinerary.
Activities to do in Damgan
- Fishing
It is a peninsula and therefore fishing is quite developed. You can spend beautiful days with your family at the water’s edge.
- Visits to oyster farms
Oyster farming is also very developed in this region. You will be able to visit the oyster farms to discover a new activity. Tastings can also be part of the program.
- Water sports
Damgan is above all the sea and the beaches. It is therefore a place suitable for swimming and many water sports.
In addition, it is also possible to do other activities such as hiking or visits to various tourist sites. In addition to all this, the city has friendly hotels and restaurants with very original cuisine. You will certainly not regret a stay in Damgan.
Nestled in the department of Morbihan in the region of Brittany, the small town of Ambon is one of the oldest in France. Founded around the parish of Ambon in the Middle Ages, it has retained its original appearance to this day.
There are a lot of activities you can do in this town !