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Places - Quiberon aka Kiberen


Sardine fishing, tourism and Harry Potter


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Quiberon (Kiberen in Breton) is located on the southern part of the peninsula of Quiberon. A well-known seaside resort during summer, has also a history of sardine production.

Quiberon became the leading harbour for sardine fishing in the 19th century thanks to Nicolas Appert, a chemist that tuned a technique that permitted the sterilization of food.

Gustave Flaubert, Anatole France and Sarah Bernhardt used to come to Quiberon for a stay, in summer.

Quiberon is also the home of a professional Quidditch team, in the Harry Potter universe :-)

The marker on this map shows the plane's position.



Author: Asterisk, for AZ10.com ~ 10 Aug 2009 - Photo Credits: Brice Ducard
FSX Cessna 177RG Cardinal by Brett Henderson - Livery repaint by Asterisk


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