Cancale

Cancale is a commune in the department in in northwestern France. It is known as the birthplace of Saint Jeanne Jugan.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Ancienne église Saint-Méen de Cancale and Île des Rimains.

Museum
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is a museum.

Islet
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is an islet.

Lighthouse
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pointe du Grouin and Pointe du Meinga.

Locality
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The rocky finger of the points out and protects the entrance into the bay of Mont Saint-Michel. On this headland, a Grande Randonnée footpath runs around hugging the cliff face and there is a circular walk starting out from . is situated 3½ km north of Cancale.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 7 km northwest of Cancale.

Cancale

Latitude
48.6767° or 48° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
-1.8519° or 1° 51′ 7″ west
Population
5,140
Elevation
51 metres (167 feet)
Open location code
8CWWM4GX+M6
Geo­Names ID
6448538
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In Other Languages

“Cancale” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pointe du Hock and Port de la Houle.

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