Cancale
Cancale is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France. It is known as the birthplace of Saint Jeanne Jugan.- Locality with about 5,140 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 50 metres (170 feet)
- …is also known as “35049”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ancienne église Saint-Méen de Cancale and Île des Rimains.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pointe du Grouin and Pointe du Meinga.
Pointe du Grouin
The rocky finger of the Pointe du Grouin points out… Pointe du Grouin is situated 3½ km north of Cancale.
Pointe du Meinga
Pointe du Meinga is a locality, which is situated 7 km northwest of Cancale.
Cancale
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Latitude
48.6767° or 48° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
-1.8519° or 1° 51′ 7″ west
Open location code
8CWWM4GX+M6
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In Other Languages
“Cancale” goes by many names.
- French: “Cancale”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Cancale and La Houle.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pointe du Hock and Port de la Houle.
Ille-et-Vilaine: Highlights
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