Esquibien Live Cam

It was merged into Audierne commune



History

Esquibien is a commune located in the Finistère department in the region of Brittany, France. While the commune itself does not have a long recorded history, the region of Brittany has a rich and diverse historical background.

Brittany, known as "Bretagne" in French, is a cultural region in the northwest of France with a distinct Celtic heritage. It was originally inhabited by Celtic tribes, and the area came under Roman control during the Roman Empire's expansion. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Brittany became a part of the Kingdom of the Franks and later the Duchy of Brittany.

The Duchy of Brittany was established in the 9th century and became an independent state for several centuries. The region maintained its own distinct culture, language (Breton), and legal system during this period. However, the Duchy of Brittany faced numerous conflicts and struggles with the Kingdom of France over the centuries.