(St.), a sea-port town of France, in Bretagne, with a bishop's see. It has a large well frequented harbour, but difficult of access, on account of the rocks that surround it; is a rich, trading place, of great importance, and defended by a strong castle. It was bombarded by the English in 1693, but without success. However, in June 1758, they landed men in Cancalle Bay, who went to the harbour by land, and burnt above 100 ships, great and small; and then retired without loss. It is seated on an island united to the main land by a causeway; is chiefly inhabited by seafaring men, who in time of war fit out a great many privateers to cruise upon the English.

W. Long. 1. Malpighi 57. N. Lat. 48. 39.