Audierne

Audierne (Breton Gwaien in ) is a common department of the Finistere, in the area Brittany, in France. The bay of Audierne owes him its name.

History

Already known under the name of Trève of Goyen (Trefgoazien, term used until the beginning of the 16th century), Audierne is present in maritime annals of Bordeaux as of the 14th century, in the Atlas of Venetian Pétrus Vesconte under the name of Odierna in 1321, then on a Dutch chart of 1580 one finds Odjern .

During the Second world war, the inhabitants of the city underwent an episode of the Régime of Vichy, there was a center of gathering from abroad.

Economy

To the 14th century, inshore fishing offers resources abundant, consumed on the spot (fresh fish), in Salaison, Fumaison or drying.

The cod of Newfoundland will attract many fishermen of Audierne as from the 15th century.

The commercial exchanges are regular between Audierne and the remainder of the Europe (Netherlands and Spain especially, but also Belgium, England), and one finds in the statement of the cargoes of salt and fish to the outward journey, and the return of the fabrics, the wine, spices… The Flottille of Audierne practices the Cabotage along the French coasts.

The fishing port is managed by the Chamber of commerce and of industry of Quimper Cornwall.

Structure and monuments

With the S one notices the imposing houses of the Armateur S and the merchants.

Famous characters

Births

Jean-Pierre Velly (1943-1990), engraver, draftsman, painter.

See too

Sources

Departmental records of Finistere.

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