a town of France, capital of a cognominal arrondissement in the department of Côtes-du-Nord, on the right bank of the Trieux, 17 miles W.N.W. of St Brieuc. It was formerly surrounded by walls, part of which still exists. It has an old parish church with a tower and spire, and several other good buildings; also manufactures of ginghams, to which it gives name; of linen fabrics, thread, leather, hats, &c.; and some trade in wine, brandy, cattle, and agricultural produce. Pop. (1851) 6718.