La Trinité-sur-Mer
La Trinité-sur-Mer is a commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany, in north-western France. Inhabitants of La Trinité-sur-Mer are called Trinitains.
It is located east of Carnac. The town is primarily a port, with a seaside quay dotted by numerous seafood restaurants. The town is also known for its watersport competitions.
Separated from the well known commune of Carnac in 1864, several of the famous neolithic standing stones in the Carnac stones fall within its boundaries, including the dolmens of Kerdeneven and Kermarquer, and the Petit-Ménec Alignments.
Landmarks
The Pont de Kerisper connects the commune to the neighbouring Saint-Philibert. The current bridge is a replacement, built in 1956, of the previous bridge which was destroyed by German bombing.Notable residents
- Alain Barrière, singer
- Jean-Marie Le Pen, politician
- Marine Le Pen, politician
Events
- The 2008 Sywoc took place in La Trinité-sur-Mer.
- The 2010 European Championship Soling took place in La Trinité-sur-Mer from 28 AUG till 3 SEP.