La Gacilly (French pronunciation: [la ɡasiji]; Gallo: La Gaczilhae, Breton: Gazilieg) is a commune in the Morbihan department of Brittany in north-western France.[3] It is located on the right bank of the Aff River, about 15 km (9 mi) north of Redon, on the train line between Vannes and Rennes and about 60 km (37 mi) from both. It extended on 1 January 2017 by merging with former communes of La Chapelle-Gaceline and Glénac.[4]
La Gacilly is best known as the location of worldwide cosmetics company Yves Rocher. It was established in 1959 by a local, Yves Rocher, who also served as the mayor of La Gacilly from 1962 to 2008, when his son Jacques Rocher was elected to the office.[5]
The Yves Rocher La Gacilly Botanical Garden is located in the commune and is accessible to the public.
The "Festival Photo de La Gacilly" is an annual event usually taking place since 2004 between the months of June and October, during which some streets and the Botanical Garden are decorated with photographies from professionals from all over the world. The theme for the 2022 one is "Oriental Visions".[6]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,443 | — |
| 1975 | 2,835 | +2.15% |
| 1982 | 3,368 | +2.49% |
| 1990 | 3,587 | +0.79% |
| 1999 | 3,589 | +0.01% |
| 2007 | 3,725 | +0.47% |
| 2012 | 3,873 | +0.78% |
| 2017 | 3,975 | +0.52% |
| Source: INSEE[7] | ||
Inhabitants of La Gacilly are called in French Gaciliens.
Twin towns — sister cities
La Gacilly is twinned with:[8]
Gallery
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A typical house in La Gacilly, supporting a photography exhibition. -
Rue fleurie -
The Aff River in La Gacilly. -
Footbridge in La Gacilly harbour.
See also
References
- ^ "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ (in French) Arrêté portant création de la commune nouvelle de La Gacilly
- ^ Davies, Lizzy (7 March 2010). "Yves Rocher obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Festival Photo La Gacilly - Expo Photos en Extérieur". www.festivalphoto-lagacilly.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
- ^ "Jumelages" (in French). La Gacilly. Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Official tourist site of La Gacilly area (in French)
- Mayors of Morbihan Association (in French)
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