Local products flavour and expertise

In Fouesnant-les Glénan, cider is more than just a drink: it’s a local emblem, the fruit of skills handed down from generation to generation. Here, cider apple orchards are an integral part of the landscape, and several artisanal cider factories perpetuate a tradition recognised throughout Brittany.

Fouesnant is also the birthplace of AOP Cornouaille cider, the first protected designation of origin for a cider in France. Made from local varieties such as Guillevic, this cider boasts a golden colour, aromas of ripe fruit and a perfect balance between sweetness, bitterness and acidity.

The cider cellars and farms welcome visitors for tastings, guided tours of the orchards and explanations of the different stages in the production process, from pressing to natural fermentation. As well as cider, some also offer farmhouse apple juice, pommeau, cider vinegar and original specialities.

A visit to one of Fouesnant’s cider factories is an opportunity to meet passionate producers and to take away a piece of Breton identity to savour.