Cornwall Fouesnant-les Glénan and surrounding area

Concarneau is a place for all times: medieval fortifications rub shoulders with the corniche, where seaside architecture flirts with the ocean. The Ville Close, Brittany’s ancient stronghold, bathes its imposing ramparts every day in the calm waters of the fishing and yachting harbours.

With its Gothic Saint-Corentin cathedral, timber-framed houses and museums, Quimper is a must for lovers of Breton art and history. A Town of Art and History, Quimper unfurls around the quays of the Odet river, embellished with charming footbridges and opulent window boxes. Quimper’s earthenware, tradition of textile art and dynamic boutiques will delight even the most demanding shoppers.

The birthplace of the famous Bigouden headdress, Pays Bigouden is a land of character and tradition, famous for its headdress, but not only. It’s also a land of fishermen, with four bustling ports: Le Guilvinec, Loctudy, Saint Guénolé-Penmarc’h and Lesconil. Pont l’Abbé, with its castle, market and inhabited bridge, is home to traditions and a typically Breton atmosphere.

Experience the excitement of France’s leading small-scale fishing port as the trawlers return and the fresh fish are auctioned. From 4.30pm onwards, a colourful spectacle awaits you from Monday to Friday as the fish and live langoustines are unloaded!

Douarnenez has three charming harbours, traditional boats, the Ile Tristan and a maritime atmosphere steeped in history. This former sardine capital has a picturesque urban heritage made up of old canneries, factory workers’ houses, fishermen’s families and sardine factory workers. Its seaside villas, from the most imposing to the most modest, dot the Tréboul district.