Port-Louis, Morbihan

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Port-Louis, Morbihan

Name

Port-Louis, Morbihan

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Port-Louis is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany, France, historically significant for trade with India. The French East India Company was established here in 1664, leading to the development of nearby Lorient's shipyard. The citadel, initially built in 1590, housed notable prisoners like Louis Napoleon.

Statistics

Area

1.07 km²

Population

2,608

Location