Morlaix

Morlaix straddles the confluence of the Jarlot and Queffleuth rivers in northern Brittany, and its tidal route toward the English Channel established the town as a working port. The 19th-century Morlaix Viaduct crosses the valley above the centre, a powerful landmark of the railway age. Below it, narrow streets retain timber-framed houses and the distinctive maisons à pondalez, whose upper rooms were arranged around internal galleries. The harbour became especially active in the 16th century through trade in linen, salt and other goods, while today its quays connect the old town to the Morlaix Bay coast. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Morlaix and northern Brittany.

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