Île de Sein

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Île de Sein is a small, low-lying island off the coast of Brittany in northwestern France, known for its harsh Atlantic weather, maritime heritage, and the bravery of its inhabitants during World War II.

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Île de Sein canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf commune of France
island
administrativeStatus commune
climate oceanic climate
country France
countrySubdivision northwestern France
department Finistère NERFINISHED
economy fishing
tourism
elevation low-lying
governedBy mayor of Île de Sein
hasBuilding stone houses clustered in village
hasFeature exposed to strong Atlantic storms
harbour
lighthouse
low elevation close to sea level
no cars in main village (largely car-free)
rocky coastline
heritage strong seafaring traditions
historicalEvent World War II resistance activities
historicalRole many men left in 1940 to join Free French Forces in Britain
honour Compagnon de la Libération (collective award to the island) NERFINISHED
knownFor bravery of its inhabitants during World War II
harsh Atlantic weather
maritime heritage
language French
locatedIn Atlantic Ocean
Brittany NERFINISHED
Finistère department NERFINISHED
northwestern France
offCoastOf Pointe du Raz NERFINISHED
partOf Cap Sizun area NERFINISHED
population small permanent population
region Brittany NERFINISHED
risk coastal flooding
storm surges
subjectTo heavy Atlantic swells
strong winds
timeZone Central European Time
timeZoneDST Central European Summer Time NERFINISHED
tourismAttraction coastal walks
lighthouse
traditional fishing village
traditionalLanguage Breton
transport served by ferry from mainland Brittany

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Finistère contains Île de Sein