Smallest Cities in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Brittany

1 Gourin 5,005

2 Saint-Martin-des-Champs 5,033

3 Plonéour-Lanvern 5,038

4 Bannalec 5,068

5 Brech 5,071

6 Plouay 5,166

7 Baud 5,206

8 Arradon 5,206

9 Ploudalmézeau 5,243

10 Combourg 5,362

11 Châteaubourg 5,362

12 Châteaulin 5,379

13 Dol-de-Bretagne 5,394

14 Theix 5,402

15 Quiberon 5,430

16 Pordic 5,441

17 Scaër 5,525

18 Plédran 5,550

19 Melesse 5,675

20 Acigné 5,746

21 Cancale 5,751

22 Pluvigner 5,775

23 Plouguerneau 5,883

24 Janzé 5,927

25 Montfort-sur-Meu 6,007

26 Bain-de-Bretagne 6,098

27 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 6,152

28 Châteaugiron 6,274

29 Guer 6,308

30 Gouesnou 6,388

31 Questembert 6,392

32 Mordelles 6,484

33 Le Rheu 6,601

34 Fouillard 6,737

35 Trégunc 6,775

36 Rosporden 6,779

37 Pont-l'Abbé 6,791

38 Langueux 6,822

39 Moëlan-sur-Mer 6,984

40 Languidic 7,000

41 Liffré 7,034

42 Chartres-de-Bretagne 7,074

43 Sarzeau 7,116

44 Guichen 7,142

45 Lesneven 7,144

46 Saint-Renan 7,231

47 Caudan 7,241

48 Ergué-Gabéric 7,326

49 Guilers 7,328

50 Chantepie 7,560

51 Plabennec 7,585

52 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 7,627

53 Saint-Grégoire 8,058

54 Perros-Guirec 8,062

55 Vern-sur-Seiche 8,110

56 Crozon 8,123

57 Carhaix-Plouguer 8,270

58 Ploërmel 8,422

59 Séné 8,465

60 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande 8,505

61 Paimpol 8,603

62 Pacé 8,608

63 Fouesnant 8,722

64 Landivisiau 8,747

65 Saint-Avé 8,907

66 Guingamp 9,023

67 Larmor-Plage 9,151

68 Quéven 9,316

69 Betton 9,343

70 Redon 9,472

71 Guidel-Plage 9,800

72 Loudéac 10,552

73 Ploufragan 11,577

74 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 11,911

75 Dinard 11,993

76 Dinan 12,237

77 Auray 12,269

78 Quimperlé 12,312

79 Lamballe 12,344

80 Plouzané 13,118

81 Plougastel-Daoulas 13,679

82 Guipavas 13,755

83 Plérin 13,860

84 Hennebont 14,288

85 Bruz 14,533

86 Landerneau 16,052

87 Cesson-Sévigné 16,222

88 Douarnenez 16,590

89 Pontivy 16,752

90 Vitré 17,266

91 Morlaix 17,516

92 Ploemeur 20,652

93 Concarneau 21,397

94 Lannion 21,473

95 Fougères 23,719

96 Lanester 24,352

97 Saint-Malo 50,676

98 Saint-Brieuc 52,774

99 Vannes 54,020

100 Lorient 58,112

The smallest cities in Brittany (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Gourin has a population of just 5,005. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,005 residents, Gourin is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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