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Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Brittany, France · Europe

About Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sarzeau, 21km from Carnac Stones.

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is a town located in Brittany, France. With a population of 1,533, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys to your route.

About Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys (Breton: Lokentaz) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France. Inhabitants of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys are called in French Gildasiens. Its French name refers to Saint Gildas, who founded the abbey of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys on the Rhuys Peninsula in the 6th century.

Read more From 920 to 1008, the Norman raids forced the monks to bring the relics of the saint to the abbey of Saint-Gildas of Châteauroux that they founded under the protection of the prince Ebbes of Déols.

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Where is Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys located?

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys is located in Brittany, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5005 latitude, -2.8389 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys?

Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys has a population of approximately 1,533 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,533
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Brittany
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.5005, -2.8389

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Carnac Stones

An extraordinary collection of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones arranged in long alignments, dating from around 4500 BC in Brittany, France.

21 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Saint-Nazaire Bridge

France's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys

  • 57 kmSaint-Nazaire BridgeFrance's longest bridge sweeps 3.4 km over the Loire estuary in a graceful curve, its 61 m-high deck giving drivers brief, thrilling views of the shipyards and Atlantic coast.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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