During your stay, explore the local gastronomy and craftsmanship! With a wide range of seafood and agricultural products, the choices are plentiful. Many farms and businesses open their doors to visitors and will be delighted to share their secrets and anecdotes with you.
The development of Concarneau is mainly attributed to the growth of canneries, and this expertise has been perpetuated over the decades. The oldest one, the Courtin cannery founded in 1893, opens its doors and museum to share its history with you. The “Gonidec” cannery, inheriting the Concarneau tradition and family know-how, offers sardines in oil and other canned fish delights for the pleasure of food lovers and collectors! Jean Burel, a cannery established in Concarneau for decades, has recently opened a new manufacturing and retail space. There, you will find “homemade” recipes based on fish and shellfish, combined with products from organic agriculture.
Our region is full of sweet treats and other delightful delicacies! Butter cookies, crepes, Breton cakes, kouign amann—traditional recipes are passed down from generation to generation, bringing joy to food enthusiasts. Indulge in your guilty pleasure during your vacation and embark on an unforgettable culinary and cultural journey.
