Groix

Groix
Groe
Commune
Aerial view of Groix
Aerial view of Groix
Coat of arms of Groix
Coat of arms
Map
Location of Groix
Groix is located in France
Groix
Groix
Groix is located in Brittany
Groix
Groix
Coordinates: 47°38′22″N 3°27′13″W / 47.6394°N 3.4536°W / 47.6394; -3.4536
CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
DepartmentMorbihan
ArrondissementLorient
CantonLorient-2
IntercommunalityLorient Agglomération
Government
 • Mayor (2020–2026) Dominique Yvon[1]
Area
1
14.82 km2 (5.72 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)[2]
2,310
 • Density156/km2 (404/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
56069 /56590
Elevation0–48 m (0–157 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Groix (French pronunciation: [ɡʁwa]; Breton: Enez Groe) is an island and a commune in the Morbihan department of the region of Brittany in north-western France.

Geography

Groix lies a few kilometres off the coast of Lorient. Several ferries a day run from Lorient to Groix.

There are a few small towns on the island. High cliffs are on its north coast and sandy beaches in secluded coves on the south coast. Groix is also home to a wide variety of sea birds. Groix is also famous for hosting the only convex beach in Europe, which also moves following sea currents. During the last 15 years, the beach moved half a kilometer (546.807 yards) westbound.

Geology

The geology of Groix is distinct from that of the nearby continent, and the east and south coasts have been designated a mineral nature reserve since 1982.[citation needed] More than 60 minerals can be found on the island, particularly blue glaucophane (observable on the surface), epidote or garnet.[citation needed] The island mainly consists of schist.[citation needed]

History

A major naval battle between Britain and France took place off Groix in 1795.

The island is the major setting in the fourth book of The Enzo Files series—Freeze Frame—by author Peter May.

Climate

Climate data for Groix (1981–2010 averages)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.4
(59.7) 		16.6
(61.9) 		22.8
(73.0) 		25.8
(78.4) 		29.7
(85.5) 		35.6
(96.1) 		35.3
(95.5) 		35.2
(95.4) 		31.0
(87.8) 		26.5
(79.7) 		19.5
(67.1) 		16.0
(60.8) 		35.6
(96.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 9.5
(49.1) 		9.5
(49.1) 		11.5
(52.7) 		13.6
(56.5) 		16.6
(61.9) 		19.2
(66.6) 		21.0
(69.8) 		21.3
(70.3) 		19.8
(67.6) 		16.3
(61.3) 		12.7
(54.9) 		10.2
(50.4) 		15.1
(59.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 5.7
(42.3) 		5.3
(41.5) 		6.8
(44.2) 		7.9
(46.2) 		10.8
(51.4) 		13.3
(55.9) 		15.1
(59.2) 		15.3
(59.5) 		13.8
(56.8) 		11.7
(53.1) 		8.8
(47.8) 		6.4
(43.5) 		10.1
(50.2)
Record low °C (°F) −9.4
(15.1) 		−8.0
(17.6) 		−6.2
(20.8) 		−1.0
(30.2) 		0.4
(32.7) 		5.8
(42.4) 		7.8
(46.0) 		8.4
(47.1) 		7.6
(45.7) 		1.8
(35.2) 		−2.4
(27.7) 		−6.0
(21.2) 		−9.4
(15.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 95.7
(3.77) 		70.6
(2.78) 		65.0
(2.56) 		61.3
(2.41) 		59.2
(2.33) 		42.2
(1.66) 		42.7
(1.68) 		39.1
(1.54) 		56.4
(2.22) 		92.3
(3.63) 		91.3
(3.59) 		98.9
(3.89) 		814.7
(32.07)
Average relative humidity (%) 87 86 85 82 84 83 83 83 83 86 86 88 84.7
Source 1: Météo France[3]
Source 2: Infoclimat.fr (humidity, 1961–1990)[4]

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 3,161—    
1975 2,727−2.09%
1982 2,605−0.65%
1990 2,472−0.65%
1999 2,275−0.92%
2007 2,291+0.09%
2012 2,223−0.60%
2017 2,263+0.36%
2023 2,310+0.34%
Source: INSEE[5]

Inhabitants of Groix are called Groisillons in French.

  • A map of Groix
    A map of Groix
  • Port Tudy, main harbor of Groix
    Port Tudy, main harbor of Groix

See also

References

  1. ^ "Maires du Morbihan" (PDF). Préfecture du Morbihan. 7 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Populations de référence 2023" (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Données climatiques de la station de Ile de Groix" (in French). Meteo France. Archived from the original on 7 February 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Normes et records 1961-1990: Ile de Groix - Beg Melen (56) - altitude 42m" (in French). Infoclimat. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  5. ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE

Bibliography

  • "Gildas, the cabin boy from Groix" 2007 by the students of College Saint Tudy-ile de Groix-*[1]
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