Plouzané () is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in north-western France. History The shores south of Plouzané are in a strategic location for the defense of the Goulet de Brest strait and were fortified by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Defensive strongholds include Fort de Bertheaume, Fort du Mengant, and Fort du Dellec. Population Inhabitants of Plouzané are called in French. Breton language In 2008, 4.09% of primary-school children attended Breton/French bilingual schools. The municipality launched a linguistic plan through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 15 December 2008. International relations Plouzané has twinning arrangements with: Kilrush, Ireland Pencoed, United Kingdom Stelle, Germany Ceccano, Italy See also Communes of the Finistère department Phare du Petit Minou References External links Official website Mayors of Finistère Association Communes of Finistère