Glomel

Inhabitants of Glomel are called glomelois in French. ==Geography==

Glomel is located on the northern slope of the Montagnes Noires (French, Black Mountains). The Minez Du is the highest peak in the village. The village centre is located west of Rostrenen and north of Lorient. == Geology ==

The geology of Glomel is renowned for its exceptionally rich andalusite deposit, known for having the highest andalusite content in the world. This unique mineral, prized for its high-temperature resistance, has been extracted at the Guerphalès mine since 1970. The site, operated by Imerys, plays a crucial role in the global andalusite market, producing 65,000 tonnes annually, which accounts for 20-25% of global output. ==Map==

In 2008, 25.47% of primary school children attended bilingual schools. ==Gallery==

Churches File:Eglise St Germain de Glomel.JPG|The parish church File:Eglise Trégornan en Glomel.JPG| The church Saint Corentin in Trégornan village File:Chapelle Saint-Conogan Glomel.JPG| Chapel Saint Conogan File:Chapelle Sainte-Christine Glomel 2.JPG|Chapel Sainte Christine File:Ossuaire Tregornan en Glomel.JPG|Ossuary in Trégornan village Civil heritage File:Menhir Glomel.JPG|Standing stone in village centre File:Château de Coatcouraval.JPG|Coatcouraval castle File:Glomel mairie.JPG|The village hall File:Grande Tranchée Glomel.JPG|The big trench (canal de Nantes à Brest) ==See also==