Morlaix (French pronunciation: [mɔʁlɛ] ⓘ; Breton: Montroulez, pronounced [mɔ̃tˈʁuːles]) is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France.
The Battle of Morlaix, part of the Hundred Years' War, was fought near the town on 30 September 1342 between the English under William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton and the French under Charles, Duke of Brittany.
Local legend[5] has it that it derives its name from the fact that the Duchesse Anne of Brittany visited the house during her Tro Breizh pilgrimage.
Morlaix is a popular location for sea sports enthusiasts with a diverse array of activities on offer including surfing, sand buggying and kite flying.
[7] A tidal river that almost completely dries out at low tide reaches the town of Morlaix where there is a lock into a marina.
[8] The municipality launched a linguistic plan concerning the Breton language through Ya d'ar brezhoneg on 27 June 2008.