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Vieux-vy-sur-couesnon Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon (Henwig-ar-C'houenon in the Breton language) is a village in the west of France, situated on the frontier of Brittany in the district of Fougres, on the Couesnon river. This is a translation of the French Wikipedia . History The name Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon probably comes from the Latin Vetus Victus, "old market town." The village has had this name since at least 1063. Economy Industries: - Silver-lead ore was mined in the 19th century at a place called Brais. The mine was closed in 1956.
- A granite quarry is still in operation in the northeast, not far from the former mine site.
Transportation The village is served by just one bus route, the Rennes/Antrain line. Administration table. Education Vieux-Vy has four primary classes. Monuments and attractions - The Saint-Germain church, most of which dates from the 17th century, although certain parts date from the 11th century. The organ was installed in 1883.
- The Chateau of Moulinet, dating from the 19th century.
- The Grotto of Brais (dedicated to the Virgin Mary).
- Within the village boundaries there are seven watermills on the Couesnon river. These are mainly paper mills.
- Cyclops's Wall of Orange (from the Iron Age).
- A trough-shaped granite sarcophagus, first mentioned in 1020, located at the door to the church.
External Links All these links are in French.
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