Morbihan

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Morbihan is a d\u00e9partement in the Brittany r\u00e9gion of western France. It is known for its deeply indented coastline and the Gulf of Morbihan, a large bay. The d\u00e9partement is part of the ancient Armorican Massif, characterized by rolling hills and ancient crystalline rock formations.123456

Morbihan is rich in prehistoric sites, particularly megaliths, with notable concentrations of standing stones and dolmens in areas like Carnac and Locmariaquer. Historically, it was inhabited by the Veneti tribe and later became part of the Duchy of Brittany.132

The economy of Morbihan is a mix of agriculture, fishing, and tourism. The region is a significant producer of livestock and dairy products. Coastal towns are popular tourist destinations, and the d\u00e9partement boasts well-preserved medieval towns and numerous stone monuments.23

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the northwestern départements of Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor, and Finistère. Brittany is bounded by the régions of Basse-Normandie to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the east. It protrudes westward into the Atlantic Ocean as a peninsula; the Bay of Biscay lies to the southwest and the English Channel…
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the northwestern départements of Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor, and Finistère. Brittany is bounded by the régions of Basse-Normandie to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the east. It protrudes westward into the Atlantic Ocean as a peninsula; the Bay of Biscay lies to the southwest and the English Channel…
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