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Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon

Brittany, France · Europe

About Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon sits on the route: 10 minutes from Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, 58km from Pointe du Grouin.

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon is a town located in Brittany, France. With a population of 1,015, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon 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-Jean-sur-Couesnon to your route.

About Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ syʁ kwenɔ̃], literally Saint-Jean on Couesnon; Breton: Sant-Yann-ar-C'houenon) is a former commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France. On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune Rives-du-Couesnon.

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Where is Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon located?

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon is located in Brittany, France, Europe. The coordinates are 48.2899 latitude, -1.3691 longitude.

What is the population of Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon?

Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon has a population of approximately 1,015 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
1,015
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Brittany
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
48.2899, -1.3691

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-Jean-sur-Couesnon

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Mont-Saint-Michel

Stunning medieval abbey perched on a tidal island off the Normandy coast, surrounded by vast sand flats.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Dinan

A beautifully preserved medieval Breton town with half-timbered houses, ramparts, and a picturesque port on the River Rance.

53 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pointe du Grouin

Wild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Saint-Jean-sur-Couesnon

  • 58 kmPointe du GrouinWild granite headland near Cancale at the end of a short scenic drive, with cliff-top views across the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel; the abbey silhouette is visible on the horizon on clear days.

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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