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Saint-Pol-de-Léon , ´Paulsburg´ is located in Brittany and is home to about 6950 inhabitants, the ´Saintpolitains´.. <9> <9> Historical <9> <9> * First evidence of settlement in prehistoric times, evidence of Roman military presence date from the 3rd millennium.. , Existence of a monastery proven <9> * in the 6th century, the monastery is appointed bishopric and is called Fort Paol.. The name comes from Paulinus Aurelianus, one of the 7 church founders of Brittany <9> * In the 15th century, the city developed into a spiritual-cultural center and has about 2000 inhabitants, which is a considerable number for the time <9> * 1706/1750 Construction / completion of a bishopric.. The work of the episcopal architects changed the look of the place sustainable.. <9> * the French Revolution destroys the bishopric and plunges the city into an economic catastrophe by losing the diocesan seat with its chapter, quorum and 15 benefice houses.. <9> The famous writer Flaubert describes Saint Pol de Léon as a ´dead city´ in the middle of the 19th century. <9> * 1883 The city is connected to the railway network and can thus recover economically.. Already in 1890, France is the most important place for exporting vegetables, especially artichokes and cauliflower <9> <9> <994/1001881> <994/12377> <994/12379> <9> <9> Attractions <9> < 9> * Saint-Paul-Aurélien Cathedral, Rue de la Mairie, dedicated to Paul Aurelien, first Bishop of the city in the 6th century.. built in the 13th century (start of construction) The organ dates from the 17th century.. <9> * Chapel Notre-Dame du Kreisker with a 78m high tower, the tallest tower in Brittany.. Rue du General Leclerc.. Built in the 14th and 15th century.. In 18087, Napoleon ordered its destruction, which could be prevented at the last minute by reference to the tower meaning for shipping <9> * Town Hall, Rue de la Mairie, formerly Bishop´s Palace, built in 1706 and enlarged in 1750. <9> * the Prebendale House , the Grand Rue Pfrundhouse was a splendid residence built in the 16th century, built in the Renaissance style <9> * 16th and 17th century houses, throughout the city <9> * Castle and Park Kernevez, Allée verte < 9> * Champ de la Rive city park with a large granite cross, Rue Claude le Guen.. It is slightly elevated and so you have a good view of Sainte Anne, an island where a Carmelite monastery was inhabited until the 18th century, the Sept Iles (7 islands) and the coast with its picturesque beaches <9> <9> <9> <994/1005687> <994/1302003> <994/18266>