Morlaix City Map Poster

About Morlaix

Morlaix is a market town and often linked to the sea. It is located on the west coast of Brittany, near Le Conquet, a tourist destination. Inhabitants of Morlaix are called Morlaysiens. History [ edit ] The name "Morlaix" comes from two Breton words: mor meaning "sea", and laiz meaning "land". The old quarter of the town has winding streets typical of medieval towns such as Carcassonne or Cádiz in Spain.[2] At one point in history there was an active harbour which traded with Ireland; however it was too small for modern ships.[3] There are also remnants (a tower) left over from when England owned this area during The Hundred Years War[4]. A tidal river that almost completely dries out at low tide reaches the town from nearby Gouarec (Gwenedeg).