Oldest Cities in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Brittany

1 Rennes 42.3

2 Brest 42.3

3 Quimper 42.3

4 Lorient 42.3

5 Vannes 42.3

6 Saint-Brieuc 42.3

7 Saint-Malo 42.3

8 Lanester 42.3

9 Fougères 42.3

10 Lannion 42.3

11 Concarneau 42.3

12 Ploemeur 42.3

13 Morlaix 42.3

14 Vitré 42.3

15 Pontivy 42.3

16 Douarnenez 42.3

17 Cesson-Sévigné 42.3

18 Landerneau 42.3

19 Bruz 42.3

20 Hennebont 42.3

21 Plérin 42.3

22 Guipavas 42.3

23 Plougastel-Daoulas 42.3

24 Plouzané 42.3

25 Lamballe 42.3

26 Quimperlé 42.3

27 Auray 42.3

28 Dinan 42.3

29 Dinard 42.3

30 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 42.3

31 Ploufragan 42.3

32 Loudéac 42.3

33 Guidel-Plage 42.3

34 Redon 42.3

35 Betton 42.3

36 Quéven 42.3

37 Larmor-Plage 42.3

38 Guingamp 42.3

39 Saint-Avé 42.3

40 Landivisiau 42.3

41 Fouesnant 42.3

42 Pacé 42.3

43 Paimpol 42.3

44 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande 42.3

45 Séné 42.3

46 Ploërmel 42.3

47 Carhaix-Plouguer 42.3

48 Crozon 42.3

49 Vern-sur-Seiche 42.3

50 Perros-Guirec 42.3

51 Saint-Grégoire 42.3

52 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 42.3

53 Plabennec 42.3

54 Chantepie 42.3

55 Guilers 42.3

56 Ergué-Gabéric 42.3

57 Caudan 42.3

58 Saint-Renan 42.3

59 Lesneven 42.3

60 Guichen 42.3

61 Sarzeau 42.3

62 Chartres-de-Bretagne 42.3

63 Liffré 42.3

64 Languidic 42.3

65 Moëlan-sur-Mer 42.3

66 Langueux 42.3

67 Pont-l'Abbé 42.3

68 Rosporden 42.3

69 Trégunc 42.3

70 Fouillard 42.3

71 Le Rheu 42.3

72 Mordelles 42.3

73 Questembert 42.3

74 Gouesnou 42.3

75 Guer 42.3

76 Châteaugiron 42.3

77 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 42.3

78 Bain-de-Bretagne 42.3

79 Montfort-sur-Meu 42.3

80 Janzé 42.3

81 Plouguerneau 42.3

82 Pluvigner 42.3

83 Cancale 42.3

84 Acigné 42.3

85 Melesse 42.3

86 Plédran 42.3

87 Scaër 42.3

88 Pordic 42.3

89 Quiberon 42.3

90 Theix 42.3

91 Dol-de-Bretagne 42.3

92 Châteaulin 42.3

93 Combourg 42.3

94 Châteaubourg 42.3

95 Ploudalmézeau 42.3

96 Baud 42.3

97 Arradon 42.3

98 Plouay 42.3

99 Brech 42.3

100 Bannalec 42.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Brittany often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Rennes has a median age of 42.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Rennes's residents are over 42.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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